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Pope Leo XIV will make history with a live digital encounter at NCYC 2025, speaking directly to over 15,000 young Catholics across the U.S. This powerful moment will highlight the Church’s deep care for the voices and hopes of its youth.

Meet Queen Esther—an Old Testament type of the Theotokos—and discover her inspiring story of courage and faith! This issue is bursting with fun crafts, games, recipes, and activities for the whole family to enjoy.

On September 27, 2025, the Catholic Church joyfully celebrated the beatification of Father Pietro Paolo Oros in Bilky, Ukraine—a courageous priest martyred for his faith during communist persecution. His life and sacrifice continue to inspire unity, mercy, and unwavering devotion.

A new chapter begins for our Byzantine Catholic community north of Detroit. On October 26, St. Nicholas Parish and St. Basil Parish will unite as one, following Bishop Robert Pipta’s decree to strengthen ministry and honor the legacy of both faith communities.

This October, join us in honoring Respect Life Month with the theme “Life: Our Sign of Hope.” Inspired by the Jubilee Year of Hope, we’re called to celebrate the dignity of every human life and take action through prayer, reflection, and faithful witness.

This year’s Evening of Hope Silent Auction features unforgettable experiences—from golf legends and Browns fan exclusives to handcrafted art and resort escapes—all generously donated to support a meaningful cause.

Beginning today in every Byzantine Catholic parish, the Pilgrim Vocation Icon program invites you to pray for vocations in a powerful new way. Sign up to host “The Call of the Disciples” icon in your home for one week and be part of nurturing the next generation of priests, deacons, monks, and nuns.

Fresh from the Feast of the Protection of the Mother of God, don’t miss the powerful one-night-only screening of Broken Mary on Tuesday, October 7th. This moving documentary shares the miraculous story of Kevin Matthews’ healing through the intercession of the Theotokos—a beautiful reminder of grace in our brokenness.

The Shrine of Mariapoch summer season is over and has suspended the Sunday Divine Liturgies until June 2026. However, you are still welcome to walk the grounds, pray, light a candle and find peace.

Next Sunday marks the start of a special prayer initiative for vocations in the Byzantine Catholic Church, inviting every parishioner to welcome “The Call of the Disciples” icon into their home for a week of heartfelt prayer. Join this powerful movement to nurture future Church leaders through faith and prayer.

The Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Parma has officially completed the sale of its former cathedral property at 1900 Carlton Road in Parma, Ohio. The transaction was finalized on September 22, 2025, marking the conclusion of a multi-year transition process.

Starting October 1, mission and outreach responsibilities will transition to regional Protopresbyters as the Director of Mission and Outreach office is retired. For questions about the Byzantine Catholic presence in your area, reach out directly to your regional Protopresbyter for support and guidance.

Join us for our 5th Annual Evening of Hope on October 18th for an inspiring night of faith, community, and support that helps build churches, sustain education, and renew a cherished cathedral. Experience dinner, cocktails, a silent auction, and uplifting words from Reverend Michael Lee—become the face of hope.

Popeye’s Boxing Gym in Akron transforms a former Byzantine Catholic church into a vibrant community hub where discipline, healing, and faith unite to rebuild lives through the power of boxing. Experience a place where every punch carries the spirit of resilience and hope.

Presentations from the Byzantine Assembly 2025 are now online, with two new videos released each week—starting with Ugly Doesn't Evangelize, a powerful reflection on beauty, media, and Eastern Catholic witness.

Join parishes across the Byzantine Catholic Church in praying for vocations as households welcome the Pilgrim Vocation Icon into their homes each week. Sign up at your parish and be part of nurturing future ministers through prayer.

Axios Des Moines highlights the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Parma’s expanding outreach, as the Divine Liturgy begins to blossom in new communities. Join us in prayer and support as this mission grows.

Fr. Marton Egressy has been named Parochial Administrator of St. Stephen Parish (Allen Park, MI) and Sacred Heart Parish (Livonia, MI), effective October 1, 2025. Please join us in prayerful support as he begins this new pastoral mission.

Discover 7 simple ways to weave prayer, reflection, and connection into your family's daily routine—grace-filled practices that align beautifully with Byzantine Catholic life.

Faith meets tech at Theology on Tap! Join Fr. Michael Garvin on Sept. 24 at Jake’s Speakeasy for “More than an Algorithm”—a thought-provoking dive into how technology shapes our spiritual lives. $5 tickets, good company, and deep conversation await!