Bishop David Motiuk, Eparch of Edmonton

Born in Vegreville in 1962, Most Reverend David Motiuk has served as Bishop of the Eparchy of Edmonton since 2007. Previously, he has served at Descent of the Holy Spirit Parish in Darling, Ss. Peter and Paul Parish in Drayton Valley, Descent of the Holy Spirit Parish in Edson, and St. Sophia’s Parish in Sherwood Park.

Father Mykhaylo Bohun, Pastor

Father Mykhaylo was born in Ukraine, and ordained in 1987. He emigrated with his family to British Columbia, and served for several years in the Eparchy of Westminster. Father Mykhaylo transferred to the Eparchy of Edmonton, were he currently serves at St. Josaphat Cathedral as the Parish Vicar (Assistant).

Father Jim Nakonechny, Assistant Pastor

Fr. Jim is originally from Mundare, Alberta. He was ordained a deacon in 2009 and served the rural communities of St. Michael, Krakow, Borschiw and New Kiew until 2013. From 2013 to 2015 he served as the deacon at St. Josaphat Cathedral. In 2015 he was ordained as a priest and continued to serve at St. Josaphat Cathedral and substituted across the Eparchy. In 2019 he was assigned to St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church in Red Deer. He was assigned as Assistant Pastor at St. Josaphat Cathedral in September 2024.

Contacts

• Office Secretary – Oksana Sotova
• Bookkeeper – Ray Lucyshyn
• Choir Director – Denise Lucyshyn
• Cantors – Denise Lucyshyn, Dr. Melanie Turgeon, Barbara Shipman, Beth Cooper-Danko, Andrea Leader, Damein Zakordonski, Deacon Cyril Kennedy
• Custodians – 
• Hall Manager – Maxine Zakordonski
• Hall Bookings – Lori Boyarski