Fr. Alexander Koranda

Diocesan Musical Ministry Offering Assistance to Parishes

BURBANK, IL [DOM] – In a letter addressed to diocesan clergy in late February, His Eminence Archbishop Paul, encouraged participation in the newly established, “Saint Andrew of Crete Musical Ministry” which was established by the Diocese with the purpose of “equipping the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ.” …

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Archpastoral Message of His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon for the Beginning of Great Lent

Archpastoral Message of His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon March 7, 2022   To the Clergy, Monastics, and Faithful of the Orthodox Church in America, Dear Beloved Children in the Lord, As we stand at this moment, the threshold of Great Lent, with all turmoil and violence unfolding in the world, the Lenten fast comes like a …

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Chicago Deanery Mission Relocates within Aurora

AURORA, IL [DOM] – The new mission in the Chicago Deanery has a different home within the city of Aurora, IL. Effective this Sunday, March 06, the mission will be meeting at the Bureau Gravity Building, 56 S LaSalle Street in Aurora, IL. Archpriest Joseph Kopka, Rector of St. Joseph Orthodox Church, reported that the …

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OCAMPR Announces 2022 Annual Conference

BROOKLINE, MA [DOM] – Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology and Religion (OCAMPR) has announced their 2022 conference that will be held in early November. Chicago, Illinois is slated to be the location to host “Living Liturgy in Practice: Orthodox Care in a Rapidly Changing World,” the theme of this year’s conference. OCAMPR exists to …

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Liturgical and Personal Prayers for Ukraine

BURBANK, IL [DOM] – The Diocese of the Midwest has collected a number of prayers asking for God’s mercy in Ukraine and is making them available to the clergy and the faithful. These prayers may be used in the churches of the Midwest and during personal prayer. His Eminence Archbishop Paul has called the faithful …

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DOM to Raise Funds for those Suffering in Ukraine

UPDATE: THE DOM IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING DONATIONS FOR THIS EFFORT.  AS OF MARCH 16, 2022 ALL COLLECTED FUNDS HAVE BEEN SENT TO THE ORTHODOX CHURCH OF AMERICA’S COLLECTION – https://www.oca.org/news/headline-news/donation-collection-page-to-close-on-march-16th THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! BURBANK, IL [DOM] – With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Paul, the Diocese of the Midwest will be …

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Statement from His Eminence Archbishop Paul on Ukraine

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, With great sorrow in my heart, I write to you regarding the tragic sufferings of the people of Ukraine. Many innocent people are being placed in harm’s way and have great fear for the safety of themselves and their loved ones. I offer my brotherly support and prayers to …

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Mission Team: Part II – Monastery Workday

MARSHFIELD, MO [DOM] – The Diocesan Monastery, Holy Resurrection Monastery, is scheduling another work week to further the beautification of the grounds later this Spring. St Luke Orthodox Church in Palos Hills, IL, is leading another effort to bring teams down to help with the work of this monastery starting May 2 until May 7. Some …

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Prayer Request

OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR The clergy and faithful of the Diocese of the Midwest are asked to intensify their prayers for their diocesan hierarch, His Eminence Archbishop Paul. His Eminence has suffered a knee injury which will be limiting his upcoming travels. His Eminence will take the next several weeks for some medical rest. In …

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“Tools to Grow Closer to Christ” – FOCA Youth Retreat

WILKES BARRE, PA [DOM] – Calling all youth! The Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America (FOCA) will be hosting an online retreat for children K-12. The retreat is to take place on Sunday, March 20 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. (EST). Priests Gabriel Bilas and Andrew Nelko will be leading the retreat and discussing …

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