St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church, Philadelphia

St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church, Philadelphia, is located in Philadelphia at 4521 Longshore Ave. It serves the Ukrainian speaking population in the area.[1]

History

The parish was founded in 1914 to serve those of the Ukrainian language in Northeast Philadelphia. Initially services were held in St. John Cantius Church in Bridesburg and in the homes of various parishioners. The first pastor was Rev. Volodymyr Petriwsky who served from 1915 to 1924. He was responsible for various innovations, such as having English taught, creating evening courses, and teaching the illiterate. In 1916 a Methodist house of prayer was purchased, along with its rectory, for the sum of $15,000.[2]

Services

Special events

Current and past events include:

Contact information

Father Ihor Bloshchynskyy

4521 Longshore Ave.

Philadelphia PA 19135

Tel: 215-332-8488

Fax: 215-332-0315

School: 215-332-8008[4]

References

Coordinates: 40°01′39″N 75°02′38″W / 40.02760°N 75.04375°W / 40.02760; -75.04375

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