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ARCHPASTORAL MESSAGE OF THE MOST REVEREND DANIEL Archbishop of Chicago and the Midwest on the Fest of Holy Pentecost – June 4, 2023 to the Very Reverend and Reverend Clergy, Esteemed Monastics, and God-loving Faithful of the Diocese of Chicago and the Midwest Beloved Sons and Daughters, On the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit …
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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] — Pilgrims have returned back to America after a ten day trip visiting sacred sites in the Holy Land. His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest lead clergy and faithful on a pilgrimage that took place May 14 through May 24. Many sites where visited including, the Sea of Galilee, …
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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] — The Tenth Annual Saint Macrina Conference of the Diocese of the Midwest will be held at St. Cyril and St. Methodius Church, Milwaukee, WI, August 11-12, 2023. The keynote speaker, Dr. Marcus Plested, will be speaking on the conference theme — “Wisdom, Let us Attend! Reflections on Wisdom.” Other talks will …
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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – Clergy wives are invited to attend a ZOOM retreat at 1 pm to 3 pm (EST) on Saturday, May 20 to discuss the topic of Forgiveness. The retreat leader will be Archimandrite Sergius, Abbot of the Monastery of Saint Tikhon of Zadonsk in Pennsylvania. Fr. Sergius is an experienced monk and …
CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – This past Sunday, May 14, marked the marked the 58th anniversary of the repose of Metropolitan Leonty (Turkevich). He dedicated nearly 60 years of his life to priestly and episcopal service to the Church in America and was hierarch of the Diocese of the Midwest from 1933-1950, before his election as …
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IASI, ROMANIA [DOM] – At the invitation of His Eminence Theophan, Metropolitan of Iasi, the Chancellor of the Diocese of the Midwest, Archpriest Paul Jannakos, took part in lectures and toured Northeastern Romania. The Chancellor traveled May 5 through May 12 speaking at the Theological Faculty (Graduate Seminary) in Iasi, and also taught in many …
CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – His Eminence Archbishop Daniel, Archbishop of Chicago and the Diocese of the Midwest as announced the following Synodal and Diocesan awards that have been bestowed upon the clergy of the diocese. SYNODAL AWARDS Mitre Stoyka, Archpriest Basil Jeweled Cross Flom, Archpriest Richard Jaye, Archpriest Andrew Kopka, Archpriest Joseph Rowe, …
DARIEN, IL [DOM] – The annual Clergy Convocation of the Diocese of the Midwest concluded it’s three day gathering at the Carmelite Spiritual Retreat Center in Darien, IL. This yearly spiritual retreat brings together priests and deacon from all over the Midwest. On Monday, May 8, the clergy gathered with His Eminence Archbishop Daniel for …
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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On the Fourth Sunday of Pascha, May 7, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest presided over the divine services at the Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL. Serving with His Eminence was Priest Alexander Koranda, Cathedral Dean, Archpriest Tarasiy Maxim, Priest Paul Abernathy (Antiochian), Protodeacon Thomas Keith, …
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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On Saturday, May 6, with the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest, Archpriest Herman Kincaid, Diocesan Secretary, announced a Special Diocesan Assembly. The topic of the meeting will be to resolve an offer on the property of the former Archangel Michael Church in Burbank, Illinois. In …