TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A large and enthusiastic congregation of parishioners and guests of St. Stephen Ukrainian Catholic Church in Toms River, N.J., welcomed Metropolitan-Archbishop Borys Gudziak, who leads the Ukrainian Catholic Church in the United States.
Archbishop Borys served the pontifical divine liturgy, blessed the new bell tower and attended the Prosfora celebration in the parish Community Center on Sunday, January 19.
During his homily, Metropolitan Borys came down into the crowded assembly, directly communicated with the people, and asked leading questions about their faith, family and concerns. He encouraged them to help build their local parish and to promote the Ukrainian Catholic Church.