23rd Annual Gala Luncheon in New York City in Support of Ukrainian Catholic University

In a world often defined by uncertainty, UCU stands as a compass, grounded in faith, guided by purpose, and committed to preparing leaders who will chart Ukraine's future with courage and conviction.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2026
THE UNIVERSITY CLUB
1 W 54TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY
(Midtown Manhattan)

RECEPTION: 1:00–2:00pm ✦ LUNCHEON: 2:00–4:30pm

SPECIAL GUESTS:

Maksym Butkevych
Journalist, Veteran, Prisoner of War
Recipient, 2025 Vaclav Havel Human Rights Prize
Co-Founder, Human Rights Center ZMINA, UCU Senator

Mariana Kashchak
Director, Ukrainian Educational Platform
UCU Alumna
Archbishop Borys Gudziak
Metropolitan, Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia
President, Ukrainian Catholic University
Boris D. Lushniak, MD, Master of Ceremonies
Dean, UMD School of Public Health
Member, UCUF Board of Directors
Anytchka
Ukrainian Singer

For more information and sponsorship opportunities, please contact: hello@ucufoundation.org | 773.235.8462
or Alexander Kuzma at abkuzma@ucufoundation.org | 773.355.1910