EPISCOPAL CONSECRATION AND INSTALLATION
September 30, 2023
YOU ARE INVITED! To participate in the Khirotonia / Episcopal Consecration of Bishop-Elect Michael Kwiatkowski in Winnipeg and his installation in Vancouver as the 4th Bishop of the Eparchy of New Westminster, Canada
You are welcome to attend all the Liturgical services and the receptions and celebratory banquet. Tickets for the banquet may be obtained online or by calling the number provided below.
Winnipeg, Manitoba:
1. NOMINATION CEREMONY
6:00 PM Tuesday, November 7th Sts. Volodymyr & Olha Cathedral
A praying of Vespers on the eve of the Feast of the Archangel Michael where the candidate, Rev. Michael, according to the practice, declares his faith and makes oaths of loyalty to the Holy Father and to the Head of the UGCC in preparation for the next day's ordination.
2. KHIROTONIA - EPISCOPAL CONSECRATION
6:00 PM Wednesday, November 8th at Sts. Volodymyr & Olha Cathedral
The candidate is led forward before the three consecrating bishops and the Church and is first ask to declare his beliefs in detail. The unique ritual for the ordination of a bishop in the Byzantine Ukrainian tradition traces back through the centuries and down to Apostolic times... the laying on of hands, the invocation of the Holy Spirit, the acceptance of the community. The Cathedral Choir and many guest clergy and faithful gathered in the large Metropolitan Cathedral will make it an experience to remember.
3. CELEBRATION BANQUET
6:00 PM Thursday, November 9th at the Winnipeg RBC Convention Centre
Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Winnipeg is pleased to announce, a Gala Celebration Banquet on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the RBC Convention Centre, Winnipeg, in honour of the Episcopal Ordination of the Very Rev. Michael Kwiatkowski.
Banquet tickets may be purchased for $110 online at bit.ly/48yCOjL or by calling the Chancery office at 204-338-7801 ext 0. Ticket sales conclude on Monday, October 23, 2023.
Complimentary shuttle service to the Convention Centre will be available from several pickup points throughout the city. Shuttle seats must be reserved in advance by calling the Chancery Office at 204-338-7801 ext 0.
● PARISH FAREWELL DIVINE LITURGY
10:00 AM Sunday, November 12th at Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 965 Boyd Ave.
Bishop Michael's last Eucharistic Liturgy in Winnipeg, before making his way to the Eparchy of New Westminster. It will take place at his former parish, but all are welcome.
British Columbia:
4. INSTALLATION / ІНТРОНІЗАЦІЯ
10:00 AM, Saturday, November 18th -- Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Vancouver BC
Bishop Michael is formally installed as the 4th Bishop of the Eparchy of New Westminster.
● CATHEDRAL WELCOME
10:00 AM - Sunday, November 19th -- Holy Eucharist Cathedral, New Westminster BC.
Bishop Michael is welcomed into the Eparchy of New Westminster at the Cathedral Church and begins his new ministry together with the Faithful of the Eparchy.
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