Background
Sulyk, Stephen was born on October 2, 1924 in Balnycia, Western Ukraine. Son of Michael and Mary (Denys) Sulyk.
Sulyk, Stephen was born on October 2, 1924 in Balnycia, Western Ukraine. Son of Michael and Mary (Denys) Sulyk.
Student, Ukrainian Catholic Seminary of Holy Spirit, Federal Republic Germany, 1945—1948. Student, St. Josaphat's Seminary, 1948—1952. Licentia in Sacred Theology, Catholic University America, 1952.
Ordained priest Archeparchy of Philadelphia (Ukrainian), 1952, archbishop, 1981—2000, archbishop emeritus, since 2000. Associate pastor Omaha, 1952, Brooklyn, 1953, Minersville, Pennsylvania, 1954, Youngstown, Ohio, 1955. Pastor Church Saints Peter and Paul, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, 1955, St. Michael's Church, Frackville, 1957—1961, Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, 1962—1981.
Secretary Archeparchy Chancery, 1956—1957. Administrator St. Nicholas, Philadelphia, 1961. Vice-chairman Priests Senate, 1977—1978, chairman.
President Ascension Manor, Inc. Archbishop Ukrainian Rite Caths. Archeparchy Philadelphia, Metropolitan Ukrainian-Rite Caths.
United States of America. Chairman ad-hoc inter-rite committee National Catholic Conference Bishops/United States Catholic Conference, 1991.
Member of Presidium of Synod of Ukrainian Catholic Bishops (treasurer), College Bishops of Roman Catholic Church, Providence Association American (Supreme Protector).