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Fr. Lev Kopistiansky to speak on fasting at OCW gathering October 15 - 10/08/18
ST. CLAIR SHORES, MI [OCW] — "Fasting: Why? When? How? Who, Me?" will be the subject of a talk by Archpriest Lev Kopistiansky, Rector of Holy Trinity Church, Detroit, MI at Assumption of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church, 21800 Mart ... more info >

Bishop Paul to host second annual "Virtual Youth Retreat" Friday, November 16 - 09/20/18
CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Youth] — On the evening of Friday, November 16, 2018, His Grace, Bishop Paul will lead a discussion with pre-teens and teens during the second annual diocesan online “Virtual Youth Retreat.” Y ... more info >

Holy Dormition Monastery, Rives Junction, MI site of October 2018 Midwest Clergy Wives' Retreat - 09/20/18
RIVES JUNCTION, MI [MW Diocese Communications] — The annual retreat for clergy wives will be held at Holy Dormition Monastery here from Friday, October 12 through Sunday, October 14, 2018. This year's theme — "The Gift of ... more info >

In Memoriam: Protodeacon Theodore P. Rose - 09/19/18
BUCYRUS, KS [MW Diocese Communications] — Protodeacon Theodore P. Rose, who for many years was attached to Saint Mary Cathedral, Minneapolis, MN, fell asleep in the Lord on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 after a long battle with atypical ... more info >

A "feast of firsts" during Bishop Paul's visit to Annunciation Mission, St. James, MO - 09/12/18
SAINT JAMES, MO [MW Diocese Communications] -- For the first time since Annunciation Mission here was planted five years ago, its patronal feast day -- the Annunciation -- fell on a Sunday this year. "This, coupled with the fact that ... more info >

Noted musician Kenneth J. Kovach awarded Order of St. Romanos - 09/10/18
CLEVELAND, OH [MW Diocese Communications] — Kenneth J. Kovach, Choir Master at Saint Theodosius Cathedral, Cleveland, OH for nearly five decades, was awarded the Order of Saint Romanos on Sunday, September 2, 2018. Presenting th ... more info >

"SOS!" September is "Support Our Seminarians" Month! - 09/01/18
CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — Once again, September has been designated "Support Our Seminarians" Month in the Diocese of the Midwest as His Grace, Bishop Paul, calls upon the faithful to support the growing number of dioc ... more info >

Chicago Orthodox Christian Synergy announces 2018 annual Symposium - 08/28/18
DES PLAINES, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — "The Nones: Who are They and How Do We Reach Them?" will be the topic of Chicago Orthodox Christian Synergy's 2018 Symposium on Saturday, October 20, 2018. The annual event will be h ... more info >

57th Diocesan Assembly to convene October 8-10, 2018 - 08/15/18
CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — The 57th Assembly of the Diocese of the Midwest will be held in Lansing, IL October 8-10, 2018. This year's gathering will be one day longer than past assemblies. ... more info >

Vacancy at Saint Stephen the First Martyr Mission, Lima, OH announced - 06/22/17
CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — A pastoral vacancy at Saint Stephen the First Martyr Mission, Lima, OH was announced recently by His Grace, Bishop Paul of Chicago and the Midwest, Orthodox Church in America. The office ... more info >

FORTIETH DAY MEMORIAL TO BE HELD IN ALL PARISHES
CHICAGO, IL [MW Communications] - In a letter sent today to all clergy and parishes diocesan Chancellor, Archpriest John Zdinak announced plans for the celebration of the 40th day of the late Archbishop Job's falling asleep. ... more info >

MINNEAPOLIS DEANERY HOSTS 11TH ANNUAL SEMINARIAN FUND-RAISER
MINNEAPOLIS, MN [MW Communications] - On Sunday, January 10, the 11th annual Minneapolis Deanery fund-raising dinner in support of diocesan seminarians took place in Northeast Minneapolis. ... more info >

DIOCESE ANNOUNCES ARCHBISHOP JOB MEMORIAL MISSION TRIP
ROCHESTER HILLS, MI [MW Communications] - As a tribute to the newly departed Archbishop Job Mrs. Ruth Yavornitzky of St. Mark Church here has taken to organising a memorial mission trip to Project Mexico during the summer of 2011. ... more info >

MEMORY ETERNAL: HIS EMINENCE ARCHBISHOP JOB
CHICAGO, IL [MW Communications] - His Eminence JOB, Archbishop of Chicago and the Midwest unexpectedly fell asleep in the Lord today at 11.25am in Maumee, Ohio. ... more info >

MEMORY ETERNAL: RESA ELLISON
MINNEAPOLIS, MN [MW / OCA Communications] -- Resa Ellison, choir director at Saint Mary Cathedral here, fell asleep in the Lord on the afternoon of Sunday, January 3, 2010 after a two month illness. ... more info >

DIOCESAN PARISH HEALTH MINISTRY PARTNERS WITH OCA DEPARTMENTS FOR PARISH MINISTRIES CONFERENCE IN CLEVELAND JUNE 27-30, 2010
CLEVELAND, OH [OCA] -- "Equipping the Saints" will be the theme of a parish ministries conference to be hosted by three Orthodox Church in America departments and the Diocese of the Midwest's Parish Health Ministry on the campus o ... more info >

DIOCESAN COUNCIL MEETS, MAKES INITIAL PREPARATIONS FOR EPISCOPAL SELECTION IN 2011
CHICAGO, IL [MW Communications] - The Diocesan Council met at Archangel Michael Church in Burbank IL, a southwestern suburb of Chicago, on Tuesday, December 1st for the last of its 2009 semi-annual meetings. ... more info >

PRAYERS REQUESTED AND FUND SET UP FOR CHOIR DIRECTOR OF MINNEAPOLIS' SAINT MARY CATHEDRAL
MINNEAPOLIS, MN [MW Communications] - On Wednesday Nov. 4, Resa Ellison, choir director at St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral in Minneapolis, sang at Vespers but was beginning to feel sick. The next day she went to the doctor and was diagnosed ... more info >

ARCHBISHOP JOB AND CHICAGO HIERARCHS SERVE PANAKHIDA FOR PATRIARCH PAVLE
CHICAGO, IL [MW Communications] - On Tuesday, November 18 and at the invitation and request of His Eminence, Metropolitan Christopher of the Serbian Church of North and South America, His Eminence, Archbishop Job served a Panakhida Servic ... more info >

SAINT NICHOLAS IN KENOSHA PROVIDES ALTERNATIVE HALLOWEEN
KENOSHA, WI [MW Communications] - Several young families with children gathered at St. Nicholas in Kenosha for Great Vespers on the evening of Saturday, October 31st to have a family-friendly alternative to the increasingly ghoulish festivi ... more info >

CHRIST THE SAVIOR CHICAGO HOLDS CLOTHING DRIVE FOR HOMELESS
CHICAGO, IL [MW Communications] - Committed to helping those who are in need, the faithful of our parish held a clothing drive during the month of September for Pacific Garden Mission, a local homeless shelter. ... more info >

DIOCESAN STRATEGIC VISION PROGESS POSTED
CHICAGO, IL [MW Communications] - At the 2008 Diocesan Assembly the importance of building a strong clear vision for the future of our Diocese was discussed. At it's January meeting the Diocesan Council picked up on that conversation and de ... more info >

SEVEN PARISHES RECEIVE PARISH HEALTH GRANTS
CHICAGO, IL [MW Communications] - Archbishop JOB announced today the recipients of the Diocese’ Parish Health Grants for 2009. Seven parishes from the Deaneries will receive cash grants totaling just over $12000 for important projects tha ... more info >

SHADOWS OF THE MOTHERLAND: RUSSIAN ORTHODOXY IN DOWNSTATE ILLINOIS
STRETOR, IL [Illinois Times] - The trained eye rarely misses them: three-barred crosses and primitive, colorful icons, occasionally spotted in roadside cemeteries and out-of-the-way chapels from Chicago to Carbondale. Click here to read ... more info >

ST MARY'S CORNUCOPIA CELEBRATES CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY
CORNUCOPIA, WI [MW Communications] - St Mary Orthodox Church in Cornucopia, Wisconsin has celebrated this summer its Centennial Anniversary through a number of events. Since the exact founding date of the parish is not clear the faithful ... more info >

Fr. Lev Kopistiansky to speak on fasting at OCW gathering October 15

ST. CLAIR SHORES, MI [OCW] — “Fasting: Why? When? How? Who, Me?” will be the subject of a talk by Archpriest Lev Kopistiansky, Rector of Holy Trinity Church, Detroit, MI at Assumption of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church, 21800 Marter Road, Saint Clair Shores, MI on Monday, October 15, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Read more…

In Memoriam: Protodeacon Theodore P. Rose

BUCYRUS, KS [MW Diocese Communications] — Protodeacon Theodore P. Rose, who for many years was attached to Saint Mary Cathedral, Minneapolis, MN, fell asleep in the Lord on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 after a long battle with atypical Parkinson’s Disease. The Funeral Service will be celebrated at Saints Peter and Fevronia Church, Merriam, KS at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 22. Read more…

57th Diocesan Assembly to convene October 8-10, 2018

CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — The 57th Assembly of the Diocese of the Midwest will be held in Lansing, IL October 8-10, 2018. This year’s gathering will be one day longer than past assemblies. Read more…

Vacancy at Saint Stephen the First Martyr Mission, Lima, OH announced

CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — A pastoral vacancy at Saint Stephen the First Martyr Mission, Lima, OH was announced recently by His Grace, Bishop Paul of Chicago and the Midwest, Orthodox Church in America. The office of Priest-in-Charge will be vacant as of August 1, 2017. Read more…

Fr. Lev Kopistiansky to speak on fasting at OCW gathering October 15

Bishop Paul to host second annual “Virtual Youth Retreat” Friday, November 16

Holy Dormition Monastery, Rives Junction, MI site of October 2018 Midwest Clergy Wives’ Retreat

In Memoriam: Protodeacon Theodore P. Rose

A “feast of firsts” during Bishop Paul’s visit to Annunciation Mission, St. James, MO

Noted musician Kenneth J. Kovach awarded Order of St. Romanos

“SOS!” September is “Support Our Seminarians” Month!

Chicago Orthodox Christian Synergy announces 2018 annual Symposium

57th Diocesan Assembly to convene October 8-10, 2018

Vacancy at Saint Stephen the First Martyr Mission, Lima, OH announced

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