League of Ukrainian Catholics meets (01/18/98)

League of Ukrainian Catholics meets

PITTSBURGH - The League of Ukrainian Catholics (LUC) held its 59th annual convention here on October 10-12, 1997. Hosted by the Western Pennsylvania Council and chaired by LUC Treasurer Nicholas Kotow, the event was held at the Sheraton Hotel Station Square. The national board of directors was elected at the general business meeting.

Hilary A. Kinal takes the helm as president. Issues on his agenda include the following: a communications initiative to develop a LUC Web site; a spirituality initiative to promote the beatification of Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky; a membership activity initiative, a "Year of the Family" event that will focus on families, singles and youth; and selection of a delegate to attend the Church sobor to be held in Lviv on August 20-31.

LUC board of directors includes Theodore Stenko, vice-president; Mary Ann Grimm, recording secretary; Mr. Kotow, treasurer; Sister Zenovia Chmilar SSMI, corresponding secretary; Esther Grimm, membership director; Sister Marina Bochnewich OSBM, religious director; and Helen Labinsky, publicity. Three candidates for spiritual director have been submitted to Metropolitan Stephen Sulyk for his appointment.

Convention workshops were held on October 11. Workshop topics included: The X Generation (the Baby Boomers 1946-1962 and the Xers 1965-1982), The Spiritual Life of Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky, The Archdiocesan Catechists Program, The New Basilian Spirituality Center and The Church's View on Living Wills.

The keynote speaker at the banquet was the Rev. John Ciurpita on "Our Celebration of Hope for the Next Millennium."

On October 12 the newly elected board of directors was installed prior to the divine liturgy, which was celebrated by Bishop Robert Moskal of St. Josaphat's Diocese in Parma and Bishop Basil Losten of Stamford.

The League of Ukrainian Catholics was organized by the late Metropolitan Ambrose Senyshyn as an extension of the Church to lend lay assistance to a growing Ukrainian Catholic community. Its mission is to provide means by which Ukrainian Catholic laity can actively participate in the life of the Church. Further information can be obtained by contacting: Hilary A. Kinal Esq., 682 Third St., Beaver, PA 15009; tel. (412) 774-9055, fax (412) 773-2909.

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