Welcome to the website of St. Volodymyr the Great Ukrainian Catholic Church, Utica, NY. Here you'll find information regarding our church, its history, and upcoming events. Please feel free to also visit our Facebook site available through the link on the bottom of this page where you'll find up to date information about church events.

Summer is upon us as is the heat that accompanies it. With the change in seasons comes vacations and as such a slowing of church activities. Weekly pierogi sales have been suspended for the summer.

We celebrated a special accomplishment in our pastor, Very Reverend Michael Bundz's life in June, the 40th anniversary of priestly devotion. Many congratulations to Father Bundz.

We had our Summer Food Festival on July 11 which was held in conjunction with the antique car show at The Munson across the street. The festival was a great success as we sold out of food after 4 hours. Attendees were happy for the opportunity to sample our wonderful Ukrainian food prepared by our wonderful parishioners.

On August 2, 2026 our parish will be celebrating our 75th Anniversary. Our bishop, His Excellency Paul Chomnicki will join us and celebrate a Pontifical Divine Liturgy at 11 am followed by a banquet at Harts Hill Inn at 3 pm. It is hoped that past and present parishioners and friends will join us and help us celebrate this momentous occasion. A form is included at the bottom of this greeting with more information on how to sign up for those wishing to attend.

Weekly pierogi sales will resume after Labor Day. At that time we will also start preparing for our annual church festival which will be held on October 16 and 17, 2026. Check our Facebook page for updates for these events.

Our heating system was successfully replaced and we now have added air conditioning to provide a comfortable environment no matter the time of year. The cost of this system was fairly large. Any donations to help offset the cost will be greatly appreciated.

We continue to collect monetary donations to be used to help those affected by the unnecessary war inflicted upon Ukraine by the Russian government. We are turning to our community for greater assistance in helping Ukraine. This help can come through a number of ways: 1) monetarily via increased sales of pierogi, attendance at parish fundraisers or direct monetary donations, 2) volunteering your time to help us make pierogi for our weekly sales.

For those who wish to make a monetary donation to help pay for the new heating system or to help those in need in Ukraine, we will accept cash or checks made out to "Ukrainian Catholic Church". Please send checks to:
St. Volodymyr Church
296 Genesee St
Utica, NY 13502
Credit card donations can be made by pressing the donate tab in the donation section of this website that will take you to a secure site via Square. Please make a notation what the donation should be used for on the check.

Check our Facebook page for dates and times for posts regarding volunteer opportunities.
If you are unable to help monetarily or by volunteering, please hold Ukraine in your prayers and ask the Lord God Almighty to deliver Ukraine from the clutches of this evil nation.

Please have a wonderful, safe holiday summer. May the grace of Jesus Christ be upon all of you and bring prosperity, love, good health and joy to us all. And may God bless and protect Ukraine and help it overcome the evil that has invaded it and return peace and prosperity to the land.

Join us in worship. Daily mass times can be found on the bulletin page accessible in the link above. Our Sunday liturgies continue with a Ukrainian high mass at 10 am and in English at 11:30 am.

God bless all of you and once again thank you for your support of Ukraine and our church. We look forward to seeing you all soon. Glory to Ukraine, Glory to the Heroes. Slava Ukraini, Heroim Slava.

Pastor - Very Reverend Michael Bundz
Trustees - Zynowij Jackiw & John Kosar