Nasha Doroha is 50!

This year is the 50th anniversary of Nasha Doroha magazine (1970–2020).

Nasha Doroha is received in some 3,050 homes from sea to sea but also abroad with a readership of about 3,200 who actively contribute to the publication making it a lively instrument of communication. Here are some quotes from our readers over the years.

“I compliment you and all those working with you to produce the fine quality Nasha Doroha we’ve been receiving. The ladies are thrilled with the appearance and are enjoying the articles. May God bless you with zeal and wisdom to continue.”

— Phyllis Kobitowich, Edmonton (2003)

“On the Sunday of the Thanksgiving weekend… after church… after lunch with the family (I have three young children)… I found myself spontaneously (and thankfully) curled up on “my spot” of the couch. This was my favourite time of the day, when the sun filled the room with light and warmth and when I had a rare moment of peace in which to do as I wished. I began reading the latest issue of ND. This is usually a quick read for me as I flip through the pages looking for familiar faces and for news of UCWLC activities cross the country. This time, however, I found myself reading, and reading further, and smiling, and tearing up and ultimately discovering it to be disappointing to come to the end. I wanted to read more!”

— Natalia Radowetz (fourth generation Canadian Ukrainian and trying very hard to pass the language and culture on to my children), Winnipeg (2006)

Currently, 2020, Natalia is the Nasha Doroha Representative/Winnipeg Archeparchy

“The teaching ministry of Jesus is also carried out in church bulletins, through publications such as Nasha Doroha, and through websites. Even I read Nasha Doroha…”           — Metropolitan Lawrence (2010)

“Nasha Doroha is a gem. Keep up the great work.”

— Pat Sirski, Winnipeg (2010)

“A few years ago, Reader’s Digest was my favourite publication. Today it’s number two. Nasha Doroha is number one.”

— Violet Kully, Edmonton (2010)

“I anxiously await each new edition and read it from cover to cover. It is most interesting, and I especially love the stories that are presented. Keep up the good work.”

— Olga Stefaniuk, Saskatoon (2010)

“Congratulations for producing an outstanding national journal for UCWLC membership and the Ukrainian community at large. There is much in ND that all spouses would benefit from reading — history (past and present), human interest stories, spiritual guidance, literature, poetry, and local news from across Canada. The layout, graphics, and photography are very professional, comparable to most 21st century publications, without the annoying glut of commercialism.

Your sensibility and understanding of our relationship with Ukraine and current social issues in Canada provide important values for this generation. Presently, we are inundated by a flood of electronic devices that confuse our decisions in an ever-growing secularization of society and often in conflict with the values of our Ukrainian Catholic faith.”

— Adam J. Kozak, Vancouver (2010)

“Nasha Doroha is even used as a reference in my son’s Ukrainian university class due to its relevant material. Congratulations on all your hard and excellent work na dobro nashoyi hromady!”  — Nadia Warchola, Edmonton (2011)

“Good luck in publishing more wonderful Nasha Doroha magazines. Always such a blessing to receive a copy and to read the wonderful writings and look at the pictures and art.”      — Helen Bially, Tolstoi, MB (2013)

In its 50-year history a great deal has happened, both in the world and between the pages of Nasha Doroha.

Rosemarie Nahnybida