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We are one human family, whatever our national, racial, ethnic, economic, and ideological differences. Human beings are social in nature; we develop and flourish within a community.

Prayer and fasting, a continuous 40-day, round-the-clock prayer vigil outside abortion clinics, and community outreach to educate and rally support

Pope Benedict XVI writes in Caritas in Veritate (Charity in Truth): “The more we strive to secure a common good corresponding to the real needs of our neighbors, the more effectively we love them.”

Join pro-life advocates in support of the unborn, with notable speakers like Ruth Edmonds and Aaron Baer from the Center for Christian Virtue, and our very own Bishop Robert M. Pipta! Bishop Robert will also concelebrate the Mass for Life, with Bishop Earl K. Fernandes, at 9am at St. Joseph’s Cathedral.

All clergy and faithful of the Eparchy of Parma are invited to this very solemn occasion as we mark the closing of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist at the Carlton Rd. location. This will be followed by a reception at Holy Spirit Party Center.

The Marriage and Family ministry of the Ruthenian Eparchy of Parma, in cooperation with the Tabor Life Institute, offers two Pre-Cana weekends each year. The Fall Session will take place November 2-3 at Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church in Homer Glen, IL. The Spring Session will take place May 3-4 at St. John’s Byzantine Catholic Church in Solon, OH.

The Eparchy of Parma and Dormition of the Mother of God Byzantine Catholic Church are proud to sponsor a women’s renewal October 25-27 at St. Francis Spirituality Center in Tiffin, Ohio. Fr. Jerome Wolbert, OFM will serve as spiritual leader during this weekend of rest, prayer, reflection, creation and community.

Bishop Basil Harry Losten, a revered figure in the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2024, in Stamford, Connecticut, after a brief illness. He was 94 years old. At the time of his passing, he was Bishop Emeritus of the Ukrainian Catholic Diocese of Stamford, a role he held with grace and devotion until his final days.

On August 24-25, St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church in Whiting, Indiana celebrated 125 years! The anniversary celebrations kicked off with a Divine Liturgy presided by Bishop Robert Pipta, followed by a procession and a luncheon at Whiting Lakefront Park.

The US bishops do not tell the faithful for whom or against whom to vote but provide a foundation for Catholics to better evaluate policies, platforms, and candidates in light of the Gospel and the Church’s moral and social teaching.

Early this month, the Byzantine Catholic Pilgrimage at Mount St. Macrina in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, drew thousands of faithful from across the country. This annual event, held each Labor Day weekend, is the largest pilgrimage of the Ruthenian Byzantine Catholic Church in the United States.

All clergy and faithful of the Eparchy of Parma are invited to this very solemn occasion as we mark the closing of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist at the Carlton Rd. location. This will be followed by a reception at Holy Spirit Party Center.

The New Horizons luncheon scheduled for September 28, 2024 was introduced to the Midwest region of our Eparchy this year. We are writing to inform you that, due to a lower-than-expected response in attendance, we have made the decision to cancel the upcoming New Horizons luncheon.

It was suggested to Bishop Robert Pipta that the transfer of the Cathedral from its current location to what is currently known as Holy Spirit Church in Parma be accompanied by “town-hall” listening sessions for our lay faithful. These have been scheduled.

Abbot Leo R. Schlosser, retired abbot of Holy Trinity Monastery, fell asleep in the Lord on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, at Mt. Macrina Manor, Uniontown, Pa.

This collection helps people in the US and worldwide to connect with the Catholic faith and build community! Half of the collected funds remain in our Eparchy to support Horizons and other local communications projects.

Three books published by Eastern Christian Publications (ECPubs) were named winners in the 2024 Catholic Media Association (CMA) Book Awards. One title earned four awards and another title earned three. The annual awards honor outstanding work in Catholic media in 65 categorie

Our national tradition of religious freedom encourages all people of faith to express their religious convictions in the public square. During his visit to the U.S., Pope Francis affirmed that religious liberty transcends places of worship, individuals, and families and is integral to the culture of every nation.

On Saturday, October 19, 2024, the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Parma Foundation will host the “Evening of Hope” at the Holiday Inn Cleveland South, 6001 Rockside Road, Independence, OH. Abouna Justin Rose, PhD, will be the Keynote speaker!

On August 28, 2024, Bishop Robert M. Pipta gave an insightful interview to Iowa Catholic Radio.