ABOUT US

The Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Cathedral was constructed in 1969 and is valued as the see of the Bishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of New Westminster, governing the Eparchy's 12 parishes of British Columbia. The temple-like, formal design, and its high-visibility corner location and siting, give the church building the air of a landmark.

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This church and hall complex symbolizes the culmination of over 25 years of effort by local Ukrainian Catholics to achieve an adequate and permanent parish in New Westminster, starting in 1941 at the Holy Spirit church in the Queensborough neighbourhood, followed by two subsequent attempts in the 1950s and 60s to formalize the St. George’s parish in different locations before the current property was developed.

The unrelenting fundraising, organization and perseverance of this community, resulting in a successful and well-functioning church and hall, was likely one of the reasons this parish was chosen as the cathedral and headquarters for a new Eparchy in British Columbia when it was established in 1974.

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We are a vibrant and welcoming parish!

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There are five aspects of parish life that are important to us…

• Liturgy and Prayer/Fellowship – daily celebration of the Most Holy Eucharist (Divine Liturgy); Vespers and Matins on Sundays and Major Feast Days; daily personal prayer and devotions in private homes; to create a strong sense of family and church community.

• Kerygma – the proclamation of the Word of God.

• Catechesis – the instruction and formation of children, youth, and adults.

• Diakonia – to serve others, especially those in need.

• Leadership/Stewardship – to develop the talents of parishioners, to encourage those with leadership skills to use their gift for the common good and the building up of the Church; to foster vocations; to take care of and use wisely the material and spiritual assets entrusted to us.