New Spiritual Director Appointed

The Ukrainian Catholic Bishops of Canada recently appointe Fr. Mihajlo Planchak of Edmonton as the new Spiritual Director for Holy Spirit Ukrainian Catholic Seminary.

Fr. Mihajlo was ordained to the priesthood in 1979 after completing theology studies in Zagreb, Croatia. For 10 years he served as pastor in Devetina, Bosnia and Hercegovina before moving with his wife Helena and children to Edmonton, Canada. Since 1989, Fr. Mihajlo has served the following parishes: Carvel and district. Camrose and district, St. Josaphat Cathedral for 10 years as rector, St. Vladimir parish, Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary parish and Holy Eucharist parish. He has growing family of three happily married children and seven grandchildren. Fr. Mihajlo has a wealth of experience with Lenten Missions having led missions for faithful in Canada, the United States of America, and Ukraine. He has worked extensively with children and youth of various age groups. He also works with seniors in several old age homes. Currently, he is serving at Holy Eucharist parish as a pastor, is member of Edmonton Eparchy Presbyteral Council, and serves on the board of directors for St. Michael’s Health Group in Edmonton.