On Friday, September 7, 2012 Josyf Cardinal Slipyj School began the school year with a moleben, an Eastern Rite prayer service. In addition to Fr. Roman Lobay, Fr. Oleh Kachur, Fr. Oleh Iourik, Fr. Galadza, and Fr. Barshevskyy we were fortunate to have the presence of His Excellency Bishop Stephen Chmilar and visiting Bishops from England, His Excellency Bishop Hlib, and Ukraine, His Excellency Bishop Benedict and His Excellency Bishop Vasilly. The event was both uplifting and full of energy. Our students performed a musical and artistic concert for our dignitaries all of whom were most impressed with the talent of the children and the dedication of our teachers. Most notably Mr. Hrab, our instrumental music teacher and our Ukrainian department composed of Mrs. McEvoy, Mrs. Gafijchuk and Mrs. Lazirko united the energies of the students and the staff so early in the academic year to welcome our guests and the beginning of a new school year.
