THE SISTERS СЕСТРИ

The Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate (SSMI) have provided spiritual and pastoral support to Ukrainian Catholic faithful in British Columbia since establishing a home in New Westminster in 1905. The congregation began its work in Canada three years after arriving from Ukraine, decades before the establishment of the Eparchy in 1974.

The Sisters historically provided catechesis to families and children throughout the territory. Following the founding of the Eparchy, the catechism office at the Chancery served as a center for providing training and materials to parishes. The congregation also works with the Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League, youth groups, the elderly, and the sick.

At the Cathedral parish of Holy Eucharist in New Westminster, Sister Angelica Hodowansky, SSMI, and Sister Janice Soluk, SSMI, attend daily Divine Liturgies and other services. They participate in the liturgy through singing and the proclamation of Scripture.