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Shalom World TV has launched Beauty of the Rites, a new series exploring the rich Lenten traditions of the Catholic Church’s diverse liturgical rites. Six episodes are now available to stream during Holy Week!

More than 180 people gathered for the first Byzantine Divine Liturgy at St. John’s, signaling growing momentum for a new Eastern Catholic presence as discussions about the church’s future continue.

A newly formed Eastern Canonical Commission marks a significant step forward in guiding and strengthening the governance of the Eastern Catholic Churches amid the ongoing synodal process.

Join us for a heartfelt final Divine Liturgy at St. Nicholas Parish as we honor decades of prayer, community, and faith before beginning a new chapter at St. Peter’s Chapel.

St. Mary Byzantine Catholic School celebrates a new chapter as it welcomes incoming principal Patrick Biller and honors the extraordinary 23‑year legacy of Rita Basalla.

Please remember in your prayers Sister Sr. Petronilla Puhak, OSMB, who fell asleep in the Lord on March 22, 2026, in the 76th year of her religious life.

Annunciation parishioners in Homer Glen look ahead with hope as Father Thomas J. Loya invites them to carry their parish’s vibrant charism into the next 25 years.

Celebrate the joy of Pascha with a look at the rich symbolism of the traditional Easter basket, beautifully illustrated in Fr. Jonathan Bannon’s helpful infographic.

The Eparchy of Parma offers a vibrant, data‑driven witness that renewal—not oblivion—is the real story.

Journey with Bishop Robert in Episode 4 as he unveils how the Church begins to sing, move, and shape our hearts through the Scriptural Antiphons, hymns, and the Little Entrance.

St. John the Baptist Parish in Solon, Ohio, sponsored a Lenten Day of Reflection, “Awakening the Mystic Within – delving into the heart of our experience with God,” on Saturday, March 14. The presenter was Father James M. Daprile, Ph.D.

The Eastern Catholic bishops of the United States issue a powerful Lenten message of solidarity, hope, and urgent appeal for peace amid the suffering of their homelands.

The Eastern Catholic bishops of the United States gathered in St. Louis for their annual spring meeting, sharing prayer, dialogue, and a renewed commitment to supporting their faithful at home and in troubled regions around the world.

Share the joy of Pascha with the Mission Society’s Easter cards, featuring Christ’s victory over death and including remembrance in prayer at the Paschal liturgy in Uzhhorod.

Our Eparchy now features the new Vatican News widget, giving you instant access to videos of Pope Leo XIV, real‑time Church news, and the Pope’s official texts—all updated automatically right on our website.

Great Lent invites us to read Scripture as our own story—walking Israel’s path, confronting our weaknesses, and discovering how God patiently forms us through every stage of the journey. This reflection from Fr. Robert Jager opens a way to enter repentance not as guilt, but as a living, daily cooperation with the Holy Spirit.

Amid record-breaking conversions across the Catholic world, our own Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Parma is quietly experiencing extraordinary growth—welcoming more than 250 new faithful last year alone. These remarkable numbers reveal a Church alive with beauty, renewal, and the Holy Spirit’s work in our parishes.

Discover how one man recognized God’s call and what seminary life really looks like in our Byzantine Catholic tradition. Join seminarian David Varga for a warm, conversational glimpse into discernment, formation, and the daily rhythm of saying “yes” to God.

The Byzantine‑Ruthenian Catholic Church is featured worldwide in the newest Beauty of the Rites episode from Shalom World, a beautifully crafted look at the depth and distinctiveness of our Lenten traditions. This global spotlight offers both an accessible introduction for newcomers and a moving affirmation for lifelong Eastern Catholics.

More than 440 men from across Northeast Ohio gathered for the 25th annual Catholic Men’s Fellowship Conference, where parishioners Lory and Reen Nemeth joyfully shared our Byzantine Catholic faith—and their beloved nut and poppy seed rolls—with hundreds of attendees. Their warm witness offered a beautiful glimpse of our tradition to all who stopped by.