Yorkton community activist bestowed Papal Honour

May 8, 2006 -- On the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Eparchy of Saskatoon, Bishop Michael Wiwchar, CSsR marked the event by bestowing, on behalf of Pope Benedict XVI, the Papal Honour of Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice on Mr. Stanley Kyba. The Jubilee celebration took place at St. Mary’s Cultural Centre in Yorkton at a banquet held on April 29, 2006 under the theme of 50 years of Faith and Stewardship.

UCC-SPC President Eugene Krenosky and wife Anne congratulate Stan Kyba (left), the recipient of the Papal medal, Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice. Photo: Dennis Klimochko

Stan Kyba, born in Dnieper, Saskatchewan, the oldest of six children, graduated from Yorkton’s St. Joseph’s College and then from the University of Saskatchewan with a B.A. and LL.B. He practised law in Melville, Rosetown, Canora and finally Yorkton where he still maintains his practice.

Stan’s volunteer commitment began at University and continued throughout his career irrespective of where he practised. Stan’s Christian upbringing was his motivation throughout his life as he gave generously and unselfishly of legal and good basic advice to virtually all aspects of the Ukrainian Catholic church at local and Eparchial levels. Stan served on many Boards of civic, community and church organizations and institutions, including numerous terms as an elected School Board member or Alderman.

Stan continues to support unselfishly numerous church and civic organizations, charities and causes, locally, nationally and abroad.