Obituary of FATHER JOSEPH DENISCHUK CSsR

FATHER JOSEPH DENISCHUK CSSR March 02, 1921 – May 01, 2013 On May 01st, 2013 in St. Joseph's Nursing Home in Saskatoon, Father Joseph Denischuk CSsR in his 92nd year was called to His Heavenly Maker whom he faithfully served for 67 priestly years. Father "Denny", as he was lovingly known, was a committed teacher, a renown missionary, a writer of spiritual books and an enthusiastic church builder. In 1952, he founded St. Joseph's Ukrainian Catholic Parish, 250 Jefferson Ave., was instrumental in organizing Holy Eucharist Parish in Toronto, but his greatest joy was creating the Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine in Washington, DC. Father "Denny" who was also a professional magician had an uncanny ability to relate to children, to young people and seniors alike. He therefore is most fondly remembered as a wonderful Ukrainian priest who expended all his energy and love in proclaiming the Word of God. As an active Knights of Columbus, he helped create the first Ukrainian St. Josaphat Councils, both in Winnipeg and in Washington. On May 6th, a funeral Liturgy was celebrated in St. Mary's Church in Yorkton by Bishop Bryan Bayda, Bishop-Emeritus Michael Wiwchar and his Redemptorist confreres. On May 8th, another funeral Liturgy was celebrated at St. Joseph's Church in Winnipeg by Metropolitan-Archbishop Lawrence and a number of fellow priests and parishioners. Upon his request, Father Joseph Denischuk CSsR will be buried in the Ukrainian National cemetery in Washington, DC. May the Good Lord warmly and lovingly receive him into the Heavenly Kingdom! Vichnaya Pamiat!