Come & See Workshop

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Rev. Edward G. Cimbala, a lifelong Byzantine Catholic, ordained to the Priesthood of Jesus Christ on May 8, 1988, by Bishop Michael J. Dudick. He is a native of Trenton, NJ, and a vocation from Saint Mary of the Assumption Byzantine Catholic Church. Father Cimbala holds a B.A. in Theatre with a focus on Musical Theatre from Glassboro

State College (now Rowan University), a background that uniquely contributes to his

celebration of the Byzantine Catholic Divine Liturgy with its beauty, rhythm, and drama.

Born and raised Ukrainian Greek Catholic, Br. Alex offers a unique perspective on the reality of a vibrant faith informed by both Eastern and Western Catholic traditions. Feeling a strong pull to community religious life, Br. Alex joined the Roman Catholic community of The Philadelphia Oratory, which cares for the historic St. Francis Xavier Church and School. His father and mother are Ukrainian Greek Catholic and Ruthenian Catholic, respectively. He will be ordained a priest on November 15, 2025 at the Oratory.

Fr. Yuriy is a Byzantine Catholic priest, pastor, and scholar with a doctorate

in Eastern Ecclesiastical Studies from the Pontifical Oriental Institute in Rome.Originally from Transcarpathia, Ukraine, he has devoted his ministry to both pastoral leadership and academic

research. Fr. Yuriy’s research and publications focus on the history of the Greek Catholic Church in Transcarpathia during the 20th century. Fluent in multiple languages, he combines scholarship, pastoral care, and community leadership

in service of the Church. He resides in Roebling, with his wife and their two children.

Prior to entering seminary, Fr. Paul enjoyed a vibrant music career, performing throughout North America and even earning a 2013 Grammy Award Nomination. His theoretical writings have been published with Oxford University Press, University of Rochester Press, and the Easter Christian Journal, among others.PA. Fr. Paul is the Director of Vocations & Diaconal Ministry for the Eparchy of Passaic and is the Administrator of two parishes: Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Levittown, PA) and Holy Trinity (Philadelphia, PA). He resides in Levittown, along with his wife Pan’i Alissa and their two children.

Fr. James was born near New Orleans, LA, and was raised there until he attended college. In 1992, while a student at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA, he was received into Full Communion with the Catholic Church. In 2000, he was appointed by Bishop Andrew to serve as Assistant Editor of the Eastern Catholic Life, helping Father Jim Hayer, the most recent editor, with preparation and editing of articles and photos for publication; layout; as well as by writing a regular column entitled, “Ask and You Shall Receive.” He served in this position until 2007. In 2014, Bishop Kurt asked him to serve as Editor of the Eastern Catholic Life, a position he continues to serve.

Ms. Brozovich is a Roman Catholic who began her journey East in her undergraduate studies at Benedictine College, in Atchison, KS. A career in classical choral music brought her to NJ for a graduate degree in choral conducting, during which she crossed paths with St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church. Now, she serves as cantor at St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church and runs a community performing arts non-profit in Trenton, NJ, where she resides with her Roman Catholic music director husband and their two children.