Archbishop Borys Gudziak

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Archbishop Boris Godziak, Archbishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Archiparagi of Philadelphia.

Ukrainian archbishop encourages Trump to go to Ukraine

Nov 23, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

Archbishop Borys Gudziak tells EWTN News he has been encouraging President-elect Donald Trump to visit Ukraine to help “build a... Read more

Archbishop Borys Gudziak on Nov. 13, 2024, during the U.S. bishops’ annual fall meeting called for a return to the obligation to abstain from meat on Fridays as a way of acknowledging the importance of caring for creation.

U.S. bishop calls for return to Friday abstinence from meat

Nov 13, 2024

By Zelda Caldwell

Archbishop Borys Gudziak made his remarks at the conference’s annual fall meeting in Baltimore on Nov. 13. Read more

A homeless man fixes his bike outside his tent next to the 110 Freeway in Los Angeles California on May 25, 2020.

U.S. bishops: Supreme Court ruling ‘criminalizes homelessness’

Jun 28, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

In the 6-3 decision, issued in City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Gloria Johnson, the court ruled that cities can... Read more

Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia.

U.S. bishops issue plea for nonviolence ahead of elections

Jun 20, 2024

By Gigi Duncan

Archbishop Borys Gudziak called on Christians to address others “with the God-given human dignity” of each person when engaging in... Read more

Ukrainian Greek Catholic Archbishop Borys Gudziak addresses the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., on March 14, 2023.

Bishops praise bipartisan deal on enhanced child tax credit proposal

Jan 24, 2024

By Daniel Payne

Archbishop Borys Gudziak said in a Wednesday statement that the recently proposed modification to the tax credit “makes meaningful progress.” Read more

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U.S. bishops launch mental health campaign with special novena, discussions

Oct 10, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The National Catholic Mental Health Campaign will begin Oct. 10, World Mental Health Day, with a Novena for Mental Health,... Read more

Ukrainian Greek Catholic Archbishop Borys Gudziak addresses the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., on March 14, 2023.

Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia to cover up Nazi SS monument in Catholic cemetery

Sep 13, 2023

By Daniel Payne

The monument was meant to honor the 14th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS, which was made up of ethnic... Read more

Mountain landscape with lake.

To protect God’s creation, seek personal and policy change, U.S. bishops say

Aug 30, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

The USCCB statement linked the waters of Christian baptism to the waters of the earth, highlighting the source of life... Read more

A mixed-income and affordable housing redevelopment located in Memphis, Tennessee.

U.S. bishops urge Congress to make housing affordable

Jun 15, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

The bishops urged Congress to invest in programs to make housing affordable and to ensure faith-based organizations have religious freedom... Read more

Ukrainian Greek Catholic Archbishop Borys Gudziak addresses the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., on March 14, 2023.

National Catholic Prayer Breakfast speakers address attacks on human dignity

Mar 14, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

Addressing an audience of over 1,000, Ukrainian Greek Catholic Archbishop Borys Gudziak brought attention to the human toll of the... Read more

Ukrainian Catholic Archbishop Borys Gudziak, archeparch of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia

U.S. Catholic bishops affirm support for Ukraine war with Russia

Nov 16, 2022

By Zelda Caldwell

Pledges of continued support following an impassioned speech by Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia. Read more

Borys Gudziak, Archeparch of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia.

Ukrainian Catholic archbishop to speak at Notre Dame commencement

Mar 23, 2022

By CNA Staff

Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia will deliver the commencement address at the University of Notre Dame... Read more

Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova and Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia speak at the National Press Club on March 15, 2022.

Ukraine 'genocide' represents 'David and Goliath' battle, say ambassador, archbishop

Mar 15, 2022

By Katie Yoder

Ukraine leaders are condemning Russia’s invasion of the country, with the Ukrainian ambassador calling the situation a “full-scale genocide” and... Read more

Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia.

'Pray for the conversion of Vladimir Putin': Philadelphia's Ukrainian archbishop reacts to Russian invasion

Mar 9, 2022

By CNA Staff

The Ukrainian Archbishop of Philadelphia fears that the Russian invasion will again lead to the suppression of Catholicism in Ukraine,... Read more

Archbishop Borys Gudziak during the Divine Liturgy of his enthronement as Ukrainian Archbishop of Philadelphia. Photo courtesy of the Archeparchy of Philadelphia.

Russia’s invasion ‘will probably call for martyrdom,’ leader of US Ukrainian Catholics warns

Feb 25, 2022

By Joe Bukuras

Reacting to the rapid pace of developments on the first day of Russia’s attack, Archbishop Borys Gudziak said the “unthinkable... Read more

Bishops of the USCCB's Region XV in the grotto of St Peter's Basilica during their ad limina visit, Feb. 18, 2020.

Eastern Catholic bishops in US have particular pastoral concern for immigrants

Feb 19, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

In the United States, Eastern Catholics face many of the same challenges as Latin rite Catholics, but the Eastern Catholic... Read more

Newly-consecrated Bishop Joseph Coffey (L) with his ordinary, Archbishop Timothy Broglio of the Military Services, at the USCCB General Assembly in Baltimore, June 12, 2019.

Meet the new bishops in the USCCB

Jun 12, 2019

By Christine Rousselle

At the US Conference of Catholic Bishops' biannual assemblies, new members of the US episcopate are announced, to much applause.... Read more

Archbishop Borys Gudziak during the Divine Liturgy of his enthronement as Ukrainian Archbishop of Philadelphia. Photo courtesy of the Archeparchy of Philadelphia.

New Ukrainian Archbishop of Philadelphia: Let us be filled with hope

Jun 6, 2019

Bishop Borys Gudziak was enthroned Tuesday as Archbishop of the Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia, which heralded the arrival of the... Read more