Light From the East
Ukrainian Catholic University is “breathtaking” and her rector, Fr. Borys Gudziak, is among “the 50 Catholics whose work is most important for the future of the Church,” says George Weigel.
“UCU forms its students for a mission: building the free and virtuous society from under the rubble of communism.” Read more... |
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University's ‘U.S. Spring Tour' Well Worth the Jaunt from Lviv
Stops to D.C., Florida & Philly Realize ‘Outpouring of Generosity' for Ukrainian Catholic University. Read more... |
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Pope: UCU Plays 'Important' Role in Catholic-Orthodox Relations
“The Ukrainian Catholic University can, without a doubt, provide important support for ecumenical activities.” So said Pope Benedict XVI on 1 February 2008 to the Greek Catholic bishops of Ukraine who had come to Rome for an “Ad Limina Apostolorum” visit. Read more...
23 June – 1 August 2008
Each summer, highly motivated students arrive in historic Lviv from all over the North America and Europe to immerse themselves in the Ukrainian language and culture.
Our international faculty of native speakers are experienced teachers of Ukrainian as a foreign language. A key element of the program is our staff or tutors who live in the dormitory, eat with the students and are always available. Read more...
The Ukrainian Catholic Education Foundation (UCEF) teaches Americans about
the needs of the Ukrainian Catholic
Church, the largest of the Eastern Catholic Churches. During the Soviet
occupation Stalin outlawed the Church, but church life continued underground.
In 1989 the Catholic Church was legalized, although much of its previous property
was not returned.
In a country suffering from severe economic hardship and spiritual crisis,
the Church must rise to meet the needs of the people and rebuild itself. UCEF activities include volunteer teaching
programs, distribution of books and teaching materials, and grant programs.
The bishops of the Ukrainian Catholic Church have made the education and
formation of nearly 1000 seminarians their top priority. The Church's principal educational institution is the Ukrainian
Catholic University.
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News
• Light From the East
• University's 'U.S. Spring Tour' Well Worth the Jaunt from Lviv
• Pope: UCU Plays 'Important' Role in Catholic-Orthodox Relations
• Ukrainian University Considered Key for Church Pope and Nation's First Lady Encourage Growing Initiative
• Pope Benedict XVI Happy with State Recognition of Theology at UCU
• UCU Holds Conference in Lviv on Post-Abortion Syndrome
• UCU Organizes Conference in Lviv on Eucharistic Communion
• Eastern Catholics Key for Christian Unity, Says Pope
• Social Pedagogy Program to Start at Ukrainian Catholic University
• UCU Celebrates Accreditation of Theology
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