Father Wolodymyr Woloszczuk

Obituary of Father Wolodymyr Woloszczuk

Father Wolodymyr Woloszczuk was born in Tysmenycia Ukraine, parents Anna and Oleksa Woloszczuk. Father Wolodymyr was one of 12 children, 5 brothers and 6 sisters, raised in a strong Christian family with daily devotions to our Lord.

At the age of 18, Fr. Wolodymyr joined the Ukrainian Army and trained as a radio operator. Towards the end of WWII, Fr. Wolodymyr was captured by allied forces and was placed into prisoner of war camps in Italy and England, where he also served as Cantor when priests came to hold religious services.

In 1949 Fr Wolodymyr met his wife Maria, and they married (63 years). They later moved from England to the United States, where they resided in Johnstown, Pa, with his Brother Theodore. They later moved to Canton, Ohio, where they raised their three children, Jaroslaw, Maria, and Wolodymyr Jr.

1954, Fr Wolodymyr joined the St Nicholas Parish and took a position as Cantor to continue his service to God. Fr Wolodymyr was instrumental in establishing a chapter of CYM (Ukrainian Catholic Youth Group), Ukrainian mandolin orchestra and Ukrainian dance group.

In 1976 Fr Wolodymyr received his bachelor’s degree in Theology, Philosophy and History from Walsh College.

Fr Woloszczuk was ordained as a sub-diaconate and in 1978 ordained as a deacon for the Parma Ohio diocese.

1981, Fr Wolodymyr was ordained to the priesthood by His Beatitude Joseyf Cardinal Slipyi, in Rome Italy.

Fr Wolodymyr has served our Lord for over 45 years, with the following parishes: St. Nicholas Church, Canton, Ohio, Holy Ghost Church, Akron, Ohio, St. Mary’s Church, North Port, Florida and All Saints Byzantine Catholic Church, Fort Myers, Florida. In 2000, Fr. Wolodymyr published a prayer book for the faithful titled “Let Us Lift Up Our Hearts” and is currently used in many Ukrainian churches in the US, Canada and Ukraine.

Because of his dedication to the service of our Lord, incredible heartfelt sermons, the counseling with families, and the growth of our parishes, Fr. Wolodymyr was elevated to the position of Rt. Reverend Mitrat Archpriest by the Most Reverend Bishop Moskal.

Fr. Wolodymyr Woloszczuk is survived by his children, Jaroslaw (wife Darlene), daughter Maria Rogers (husband Kevin), Wolodymyr Jr (wife Patricia) and three grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Fr. Wolodymyr Woloszczuk’s honor to a charity you support. Farley Funeral Home in North Port, Florida is handling the arrangements. A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.farleyfuneral.home.com

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Tuesday
22
February

Visitation

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church
7890 W. Price Blvd
North Port, Florida, United States
941-426-7931
Wednesday
23
February

Funeral Mass

10:00 am
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church
7890 W. Price Blvd
North Port, Florida, United States
941-426-7931

Graveside Service

Venice Memorial Gardens
1950 Center Road
Venice, Florida, United States
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