Bishop David Motiuk
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, Saints Peter and Paul Parish in Drayton Valley, Descent of the Holy Spirit Parish in Edson, and St. Sophia’s Parish in Sherwood Park. For more information on our Bishop, visit; https://eeparchy.com/our-bishop/
Father Peter Babej
Fr. Peter Babej was born and raised in Toronto. After completing a Bachelor of Science Degree at the University of Toronto, he entered Holy Spirit Seminary in Ottawa, where he completed the Bachelor of Theology program. Fr. Peter was an ordained priest by Metropolitan Volodymyr Sterniuk in Lviv, Ukraine, in 1994. He has served at St. Demetrius Church in Etobicoke (5 years), Holy Eucharist Church in East Toronto (9 years), and St. Stephen’s Church in Calgary (5 years). Fr. Peter has served at St. Josaphat Cathedral since August 1st, 2013.Father Mykhaylo Bohun
Father Mykhaylo was born and raised in Ukraine. Having completed his degree in theology and seminary training, he was ordained a priest in 1987, and served as a pastor in western Ukraine. After immigrating to Canada with his family, Father Mykhaylo served in Kamloops, B.C., in Calgary, and in Edmonton. He currently serves at St. Josaphat Cathedral as an assistant priest.
LCol & Rev. Fr. Terry Cherwick
Father Terry has served 26 years in the military and is a chaplain in the Third Canadian Division. He’s responsible for the chaplains from Thunder Bay to Victoria. Fr. Terry was a pioneer being one of the first to attend the Holy Spirit Seminary. He’s been at St. Josaphat’s for 5 years and is married with five children.Rt. Rev. Fr. Michael Kowalchyk (Retired)
Lectors and Assistants
- Edward Hecker (Director)
- Michael Pecuh
- Eugene Dejneka
- Gregory Warwa
- Gregory Balko
- Nicholas Doblanko
- Rick Doblanko
- Zenon Wojnowskyj
- Kyle Wirachowsky
Staff
- Office Manager – Leona Prokop, Andrea Szabo
- Choir Director – Denise Lucyshyn
- Cantors – Denise Lucyshyn, Dr. Melanie Turgeon, Barbara Shipman, Andrew Wojchichowsky, Andrea Leader, Lada Tesla-Cherwick, Andriy Cherwick, Damein Zakordonski, Beth Cooper-Danko, Solomiia Savaryn, Julian Savaryn
- Custodian – Maria Varshavska
- Hall Manager – Jenny Malanchuk
7 thoughts on “Clergy and Staff”
Dear Fr. Babej, September 22, 2019
My name is Irene Bosiak and we have met several times on the retreats organized by Sr. Doloretta Shalagan. I received a phone call from one of your parishioners Lucy Brodniansky today with her talking in a very shaky voice. Even my husband said that she didn’t sound good. Around last Christmas she was in a mental ward and I have a feeling she may be heading that way again judging from her voice. I don’t know what to do because she sounds like she’s in trouble and I am not trained to help people in such a difficult state(bipolar, and not taking necessary medication).
Hello father Cherwick,
I am interested in the icon writing workshop that you will be coordinating this spring/summer. Can you you email me regarding the workshop? I would like to get some additional information. As I am from Thunder Bay, I would be in need of accommodation.
Many Blessings,
Louise
Thank you so very much for enabling spiritual nourishment and blessings to flow into our homes and hearts throughout these times. It is truly an extraordinary gift to be able to be and celebrate with all of you. Blessings. Suzette
Your Excellency Bishop David, Fr. Peter, Fr. Terry, Brother Roman, and Choir Members, thank you for the beautiful and spiritual uplifting Easter Sunday Matins and Divine Liturgy celebration held today. Zonia and I participated in bith the 7:00 am and 10:am services. Thank you for having arranged for them to be broadcast live through Telus Optix TV. During these uncertain times the fact that we were still able to participate in the various Easter services has given us the courage and frame of mind to fight the good battle against the COVID-19 Virus. God Bless, Xhristos Voskras! Indeed He has risen! Zonia and Eugene Kulmatycki, Red Deer, AB
Thank you so very much for having arranged the broadcast live through Telus Optix Tv. Appreciated to be able to participate in various Holy week /Easter services., during this stessful times of the COVID-10 virus.and not being able to attend our church in live. I have many friends were so saddened that they didn’t have streaming through Shaw as well…..maybe a good thought would be to have Telus and Shaw do live streaming.. Just an idea… Xhristos Voskras!
In 2019 my son and I were admiring the architecture, when Father Roman (then Brother) offered to open the Cathedral for us. What a beautiful, beautiful space. With Fr. Roman’s gentle, passionate and informative guidance we had a truly spiritual experience. My son was an atheist but has found God and been able to survive family trauma. Was this visit the start of his Road to Damascus? Blessings to you all from South Africa.
My son
Dear Father Peter; I am from Virginia and I watch your Divine Liturgy every day, and it is beautiful. Even though not many people are not on line at the time, I hope you do not discontinue it.
Praised be Jesus Christ!