Farewell to Bishop Bayda

Posted on May 31, 2022May 31, 2022 by Geoff Bennetto

Abbot Peter and Bishop Mark of Saskatoon attended the Moleben at St. George’s Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in Saskatoon, May 30. The prayer service was part of the farewell to the bishop who will move to Toronto to be the bishop for eastern Canada.

Visit to the Church of the Transfiguration

Posted on May 23, 2022July 23, 2022 by Geoff Bennetto

Br. Denys and Br. Benedict enjoyed a visit to the Church of the Transfiguration on Mt. Tabor in Lower Galilee, Israel, on May 23rd.

Br. Denys and Br. Benedict at the Church of the transfiguration

Trip to the Holy Land

Posted on May 22, 2022May 22, 2022 by Geoff Bennetto

Br. Denys and Br. Benedict with a group from St. John’s Abbey exploring sites in the Holy Land.

Br. Denys adds, “We’re eating at our hotel in Tiberias, which is a city located on the western bank of the Sea of Galilee.”

Abbot Peter Blessed

Posted on May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 by Geoff Bennetto

Abbot Peter was blessed (finally!) as abbot of St. Peter’s on May 12, 2022 in the abbey church by Bishop Mark Hagemoen of Saskatoon. He had been re-elected on Oct. 27, 2020, but his blessing was delayed because of Covid19. The clergy of Saskatoon who were on retreat at the abbey took part in the celebration.