Rome - Pope Benedict XVI has appointed His Grace, Bishop Hlib (Lonchyna) as Apostolic Administrator sede vacante of the Apostolic Exarchate for Ukrainians in Great Britain (source). Bishop Hlib will be responsible for the pastoral care of Ukrainian Catholics in Great Britain until a new Apostolic Exarch can be named.
Bishop Hlib is titular Bishop of Bareta and Bishop of the Curia of the Major Archbishop of Kyïv-Halyč. He currently Apostolic Visitator for Ukrainian Catholics in Ireland (source).
August 15, 2026
Dormition of the Mother of God
And Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. For He has regarded the low estate of His servant; surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed. For He who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is His name. (Luke 1:46-49)
The icon is of the Dormition of the Mother of God (August 15th).
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Bishop Hlib (Lonchyna) Appointed Apostolic Administrator for Ukrainian Greek Catholics in Great Britain
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