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28 OUR LIFE • March-April 2023 Very Reverend Dr. Ivan Kaszczak has been the pastor of Holy Trin - ity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Kerhonkson, NY, for over 12 years. During that time, he has become a beloved friend and pastor to the local Ukrainian community as well as to the congregation of St. John the Baptist Ukrain - ian Catholic Church in Hunter, NY. Singlehandedly, through his loving guidance, approachable manner, outgoing personality, and dry humor always targeted at himself, he has brought many of the younger members of both diminishing congregations back simply by being a part of their lives and enriching them. In Kerhonkson, the Holy Trinity church hall has become the hub of local community projects and events and meetings for groups like Plast and UNWLA Branch 95. Father Ivan actively interacts with the community; he was the first priest to teach Catechism classes and to hold a Youth Retreat (in 2022). He holds Marianna (Szczawinsky) Crans , Branch 95, Kerhonkson/Poughkeepsie, NY functions like immersive retreats with young seminarians. He also ministers to all the guests and attendees of various Ukraini - an-themed functions and events at the Soyuzivka Ukrainian Her - itage Center and Resort (across the street from the parish), especially at weddings and other religious celebrations. During the COVID pandemic, he used technology to enable both of his congregations to watch Mass via live and taped broadcasts. He has become our best friend and ally in all things Ukrainian. He has spoken to local newspapers and radio stations condemning russia’s war on Ukraine and ex - plaining why it is so horrendous for our diaspora. Father Ivan was ordained in 1985. An extremely intelligent and learned man, with a Masters in Theology and a Doctorate in Religious Education, he is also a prolific and elegant writer, the author of three books on the Ukrainian clergy and the editor of one on the history of Ukrainian Catholics in America. Because of his interest in the early Ukrainian Catholic Church in North America, he is an avid researcher of the subject. Father Ivan has therefore been invited many times to do read - ings and synopses of his books or share his discoveries. Branch 95 hosted such a reading event with Father Ivan for the Kerhonk - son community on November 26, 2022, at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Hall. The event was spearheaded by Branch member Irene Skulsky, who is also a member of the con - gregation. The book is one that Father Ivan has been research - ing, A Memoir of Life in America for Early Ukrainian Immigrants, 1889–1892, by Rev. Konstantyn Androuchovych, the first Greek Catholic priest in America. Attended by members of the congregation, visitors to Soyuziv - ka, Branch 95 members (iden - tified by their vyshyvanky), and a very special guest – the Most Reverend Bishop Paul Chomny - cky, the Eparch of Stanford – the event was held to recognize Father Ivan’s work, to enjoy his lively commentary, and to raise funds for the UNWLA’s Keep Ukraine Warm campaign. After the audience had a chance to enjoy the refreshments (homemade canapés and des - Photo: Irene Skulsky Father Ivan Kaszczak Hosts Father Ivan’s Book Reading & Discussion BRANCH 95 Photo: Mary Panchyshyn Most Rev. Bishop Paul Chomnycky and Very Rev. Father Ivan Kaszczak (seated, at right) surrounded by event participants from Soyuzivka, the Holy Trinity parish, and Branch 95 (in vyshyvanky).
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