CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The Diocese of the Midwest, in conjunction with Suprasl: A World Fellowship of Orthodox Youth, is excited to announce “Chicago 2024 – An International Orthodox Youth Encounter” to be held in Chicago from June 21-29, 2024. This international event will bring together Orthodox youth from around the world for a week of […]
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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The Diocese of the Midwest continues to highlight the importance of vocations, and specifically, supporting their diocesan seminarians. His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest recently sent correspondence to his seminarians highlighting the efforts of the diocese, but also reflected on the recent ordinations that have taken place. “[T]he
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SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA] – The Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America has designated the Sunday on or following the commemoration of Saint Romanus the Melodist (October 1) as “Church Musician Sunday.” This yearly designation will take place this year on Sunday, October 1, 2023. Church Musician Sunday highlights the essential role of liturgical music in
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YONKERS, NY [SVS] – On September 13 and 14, the great feast of the Exultation of the Life Giving Cross, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest celebrated the feast at St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, Yonkers New York. The All Night Vigil was served on the Wednesday evening with Archpriest Chad Hatfield,
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PARMA, OH [DOM] – On Friday, September 8, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest traveled to Holy Trinity Church in Parma, Ohio, for an archpastoral visit, where he prayed at Daily Vespers with the community there. Following the Vespers, His Eminence presented Michael Pilat with the Order of St. Romanos, awarded by
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PALOS HILLS, IL [DOM] – On Sunday, September 10, St. Luke Church held a presentation during Coffee Hour called “Ministries in Motion.” This presentation was an overview of St. Luke’s many lay-ministries. Archpriest Paul Jannakos, Chancellor of the Diocese, Rector of St. Luke, working closely together with the parish council has outlined 6 primary areas
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CLEVELAND, OH [DOM] – His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest made an archpastoral visit to St. Theodosius Cathedral, Cleveland, OH September 9-10. This visit was in coordination with the cathedral’s patronal feast on September 9. The All Night Vigil was served by His Emeinence and Priest Jan Cizmar, Rector, on Saturday evening. Sunday
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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] — With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago, the 62nd Assembly of the Diocese of the Midwest will be held at St. Peter and St. Paul Church, located in Burr Ridge, in the Greater Chicago Area of Illinois. This year there will be a full, rich program extending the
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LORAIN, OH [DOM] – On Saturday, September 9, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest traveled to SS. Peter and Paul Church, Lorain, Ohio, for an archpastoral visit. During the Little Entrance, His Eminence presented Archpriest Basil Stoyka with the miter. During his archpastoral visit in April to the parish, the Archbishop announced
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Archpastoral Message of the Most Reverend DANIEL Archbishop of Chicago and the Midwest For the Annual Seminarian Appeal 2023 September 7, 2023 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep. (John 10:11) Beloved Sons and Daughters in Christ, In the well-known Gospel verse cited above, the Lord Jesus likens