St Josaphat's Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral — Attraction in Central Core

What a lovely parish community. The people are welcoming and it feels almost like you are part of a family when you go here. One can come and participate in the Divine Liturgy (Mass), Matins (morning prayer), Vespers (evening prayer), rosary, and other community prayers. The music, architecture and prayerful atmosphere provide a sacred oasis for spiritual refreshment. This is truly a place where one can say, with the scouts from Kyivan-Rus, "We did not know if we were in heaven or on earth". The homilies are fantastic too, and Fr. Peter Babej is truly a remarkable priest and gifted speaker who embodies Christian discipleship, and can inspire it in the parishioners. Other parish events and clubs are plentiful too. Lots of ways to get involved, live your faith, and share it...

Was glad to celebrate Divine Liturgy at the Cathedral for the first time, we attended the Ukrainian language service and it was a lovely experience.

My home parish uses quite different tones for singing so it was very neat to hear how different the musical expression is at the heart of the Edmonton Eparchy.

The congregation was friendly, and it was very nice to see some of the Seminarians and their families in attendance as well.

I hope to return! Слава Исусу Христу!...

Beautiful historic building built by the famous Alsatian architect, Father Ruh, OMI next the site of the original church built in 1904. Fascinating transitional iconographic style of Julian Butsmaniuk 1950's, who modeled many of the icons on live or recently deceased subjects (Metropolitan Sheptytsky, Basilian Fathers then living). The structure was thoroughly restored...