Orthodox Christian Mental Health Needs Assessment Quick Facts 2021
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FOCA Offers Virtual Tour of Bethlehem
WILKES BARRE, PA [DOM Communications] – The Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America (FOCA) will be hosting a “Virtual Tour of Bethlehem,” on Sunday, December 12. “As we prepare for the feast of the Nativity of our Lord, there is no better time to visit, even virtually, the Holy City of His birth,” said, Archpriest
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“Ups & Downs in Prayer”
A reflection on Prayer by Diocesan Chancellor, Archpriest Paul Jannakos Prayer is the most needful and natural of all human abilities, more natural to us than eating and drinking, or breathing, even. When unceasing prayer arises and abides within the human heart “all is well.” And “all is well” because the deepest and most powerful effect
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Orthodox Church in America to Host 22nd Annual Youth & Camp Worker Conference
SYOSSET, NY [OCA] This year’s conference is being hosted by our Orthodox Church in America, so we ask that all Clergy, Youth Workers, Camp Directors, Camp Counselors, Youth Group Advisors, Church School Teachers, Parents, and anyone with an interest in serving our young people, to consider attending!Join the Orthodox Youth Directors in North America at Antiochian Village
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Final Diocesan Administration Meeting Held for 2021
BURBANK, IL [DOM Communications] – On Tuesday, November 16, under the chairmanship of Archbishop Paul of Chicago and the Midwest, the Diocesan Administration met to discuss ongoing work of the diocese. The council includes: Archpriest Paul Jannakos, Chancellor, Archpriest Herman Kincaid, Secretary, Priest Alexander Koranda, Communications Director, Reader Philp Sokolov, Secretary to the Archbishop, Mr.
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Pilot Retreat for Clergy Formation and Development Launched
BURBANK, IL [DOM Communications] – From October 25-27, six Diocesan priests participated in a pilot retreat for Clergy Formation and Development organized by Diocesan Chancellor, Archpriest Paul Jannakos. This is a new initiative of the Diocese developed as part of the strategic plan adopted by the Diocesan Council in 2020. The retreat took place at
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Archbishop Paul set as Main Speaker for FOCA Patronal Celebration
WILKES BARRE, PA [DOM Communications] – The National Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America (FOCA) will be celebrating their patron saint, Saint Andrew, the First Called, with a virtual akathist and talk. On November 30, Saint Nicholas Orthodox Church, Mogadore, OH, will host the service bringing clergy and faithful together from all over the country. Clergy
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Congratulations to Archbishop Paul on His Name’s Day
With prayers and heartfelt wishes, the clergy and faithful of the Diocese of the Midwest would like to congratulate our Archpastor, the Most Reverend PAUL, Archbishop of Chicago and the Midwest, on the feast of his name’s sake, St. Paul the Confessor. May God grant you many years of health and peace as you
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60th DOM Assembly Minutes Released
BURBANK, IL [DOM Communications] – The minutes from the 60th Diocesan Assembly of the Midwest have been released. For other reports or information regarding the past assembly, please visit the 2021 Diocesan Assembly Page. 2021 Assembly Minutes
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FOCA to hold Very Merry Virtual Christmas Concert
WILKES BARRE, PA [DOM Communications] – The Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America (FOCA) is inviting parishes from around the country to participate in their virtual Christmas concert. In a letter to communities, Archpriest Nicholas Wyslutsky, FOCA National Spiritual Advisor, explained the process for joining this event; “You are invited to join us live on
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