The Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Toronto and Eastern Canada is a Ukrainian Catholic eparchy that includes part of Canada. The current bishop is Stephen Victor Chmilar.
As of 2007, the diocese contains 75 parishes, 96 active diocesan and religious priests, and 36,910 Catholics. It also has 36 Women Religious, 15 Religious Brothers, and 19 permanent deacons.
In 2010, Bishop Stephen Chmilar gave the blessing for the creation of the Eparchial Office of Youth Ministry, with the mission of promoting the involvement of young adults within the Church. This Office is currently under the direction of Fr. Andrew Figol.
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Missal is book of prayers and rites used to celebrate the Roman Catholic mass during the year.
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