Fr. Jason Charron, Pastor

Fr. Jason Charron has served as a priest in the Ukrainian Catholic Church since 2008. He is the pastor of Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, and at St. Mary's parish in Wheeling, WV. In addition, he serves as a guest on various social media platforms, leads retreats and is an invited speaker at various events.

A dedicated educator, Fr. Jason has worked in Catholic education at the primary, secondary, and post-secondary levels for over a decade. His academic formation includes:

• B.A. (Honors, Double Major) in Philosophy and Religious Studies, Wadhams Hall Seminary, Ogdensburg, NY (1995–1999)
• S.T.B. (Bachelor of Sacred Theology) coursework, St. Paul University, Ottawa, Canada (2002–2004)
• M.A. in Theology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada (2005–2006)
• B.Ed., Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada (2007–2008)

Fr. Jason and his wife, Halyna, live in Carnegie and are the proud parents of seven children. 

Father Deacon Myron Spak has faithfully served the Ukrainian Catholic Church since his ordination to the diaconate 12 years ago by Bishop John Bura. He currently serves at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Carnegie, where his liturgical ministry, pastoral care, and presence at parish events are deeply valued by the community.

A graduate of the Holy Apostles Institute for Diaconate Studies, Deacon Myron brings both theological training and pastoral sensitivity to his vocation. He was raised in the Ukrainian Catholic tradition and grew up at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in McKees Rocks.

Deacon Myron is married to his wife, Bobbi, and they are the proud parents of three adult children and grandparents to four grandchildren. In addition to his church ministry, he has worked for many years as a consultant in the secular business world and has been actively involved in Scouting for over 15 years, mentoring and supporting youth in both faith and character.

His dedication to service, deep love for the Church, and generous spirit continue to be a blessing to the parish and the wider community.Ukrainian Catholic Church .

Deacon Andrew Kurzawski serves as a teacher of Theology and Philosophy at Aquinas Academy High School in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania, where he also coaches the high school girls’ basketball team. In addition to his work in Catholic education, Deacon Andrew has served for over a decade as a Hospice Chaplain throughout Western Pennsylvania, accompanying individuals and families with pastoral care, prayer, and presence during some of life’s most sacred moments.

Before his work at the secondary level, Deacon Andrew coached collegiate basketball for nearly ten years, serving on coaching staffs at Saint Vincent College, Penn State Beaver, Carlow University, and Point Park University. His experience in athletics continues to shape his approach to mentorship, discipline, teamwork, and leadership with young people.

His academic formation includes:

• M.A. in Philosophy, St. John’s University, Queens, NY
   
• Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Saint Vincent Seminary, Latrobe, PA
   
• M.Ed., Point Park University, Pittsburgh, PA
   
• Graduate, Holy Apostles Institute for Diaconate Formation
   

Deacon Andrew and his wife, Karina, live in Ingram, Pennsylvania, and are the proud parents of their son, Sebastian. In his spare time, Deacon Andrew is a devoted pizza connoisseur, firmly convinced that great theology and great pizza both require tradition, patience, and the right ingredients.