Ukrainian Catholic University Community Issues Address In Connection With Bishop's Nomination of Its Rector

The news of the nomination of Fr. Dr. Borys Gudziak Apostolic Exarch for Ukrainian Greek Catholics in France did not take by surprise the administration, professors and students of the Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU). The University with the participation of its Great Chancellor, Senate and administration have discussed needs and ways of transformation of the structure of the top leadership of UCU.

In view of the strategic plans of development of the university reflected by the construction of the modern university campus and launching of new educational programs, the consolidation of the structure of UCU by experienced vice-rectors, professors and priests. According to the university administration, its cohesive team of professionals is the best support for Bishop Borys in his new ministry.

“This is what the UCU community has been waiting for, dreaming about and praying for. Father Borys is not just the rector of our university. He became a spiritual treasure who came into the lives of many of us and transformed them considerably. The title of a bishop will duly crown the feat and efforts of our rector to create and develop the higher education institution which is so significant for Ukraine. The crozier will be a staff in his hands calling him to a new pilgrimage along unknown paths chose for him by the Lord.

UCU community is happy that the one who is the spiritual and administrative axis of our University will now join the cluster of the Bishops in their ministry to the needs of the Church and people. We are glad for the sake of the Church who has called such a Servant to the higher service. We are glad for the sake of the faithful of the Apostolic Exarchate of UGCC in France, Benelux countries and Switzerland who will have such a Pastor. We are glad for the sake of our own and of all the UGCC lay people who will have such Bishop,” reads the address of the UCU community.