Archpastoral Message of the Most Reverend DANIEL Archbishop of Chicago and the Midwest on the Feast of the Nativity of Christ 2023 Very Reverend and Reverend Fathers, Venerable Monastics, and Beloved Faithful, “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light” (Isaiah 9:2) As we gather in the spirit of joy to celebrate […]
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OVERLAND PARK, KS [DOM] – His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest made an archpastoral visit to Holy Trinity Church, Overland Park, KS during the weekend of December 15-17. On Friday, His Eminence met with Priest Justin Mathews, Executive Director, and Matushka Jodi Mathews, Director of Marketing and Development, at Reconciliation Services. The
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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] — Monday, December 18, 2023, marks the fourteenth anniversary of the repose of His Eminence Archbishop Job of Chicago and the Midwest. The late Archbishop was remembered today at the Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL, and throughout the diocese. Archbishop Job was born Richard John Osacky in Chicago on March
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Fr. Alexander Schmemann – In remembrance of his death forty years ago by Archpriest Alexander Garklavs When Fr. Alexander Schmemann passed away on December 13, 1983, the Orthodox Church lost an articulate and prophetic visionary. Sixty-two years old, he died after a difficult but heroic year-long ordeal with a fatal illness. The forty years
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SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA] – The Canonization Commission of the Orthodox Church in America is inviting individuals to share their personal accounts of miraculous intercessions from Matushka Olga Michael in preparation of her upcoming glorification. These personal stories play an important role in bearing witness to her continued care for the Orthodox faithful and all who look to her
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MINOT, ND [DOM] – The newly established Dakotas Mission District of the Diocese of the Midwest was recently featured on Ancient Faith Today Live, hosted by Archpriest Thomas Soroka. Fr. Thomas interviewed Archpriest Paul Wesche, Dean of the Minneapolis Deanery, Priest William Rettig and Priest Paul Hodge on the developments of the mission district. The
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SAINT JAMES, MO [DOM] – On Sunday, December 3, Annunciation of the Virgin Mary Mission in Saint James, MO welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest for a pastoral visit. On Saturday, the Archbishop was given a tour of the new property where plans are underway for Annunciation’s stone temple to be
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BURR RIDGE, IL [DOM] – On December 1, the Diocesan Council convened under the chairmanship of His Eminence, Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest, for their final meeting of 2023. The Bishop’s Council met on the previous day, November 30, throughout the afternoon. The meeting gathered Archbishop Daniel along with the Deans of the diocesan
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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On November 22, the faithful of Christ the Savior Church, Chicago, IL, celebrated their 10th anniversary serving a Thanksgiving meal in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago. The annual meal brings together bereaved families who have lost loved ones through tragic circumstances. The event began with two days of food preparation
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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – Saint Macrina Orthodox Institute is offering a new cycle of 7 courses focusing on the basics of Orthodox spirituality through important patristic texts. The texts will explain traditional scriptural interpretation and teach the ascetic theology of the Church. “Through these, students will learn to apply scriptural and liturgical images to our inner
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