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Local Priest Attends Annual Ohio Respect for Life Fundraiser

October 5, 2021 / News, Parish / 1 minute of reading

MARBLEHEAD, OH [DOM Communications] – The Annual Respect for Life from the Catholic Churches of Port Clinton and Marblehead, Ohio (ICSJ) Immaculate Conception and St Joseph, held their annual fundraiser September 1, 2021. Archpriest Andrew Bartek, Rector of Holy Assumption Orthodox Church, Marblehead, OH participated in this important cause. The event raises finds for travel […]

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Getting to Know the DOM’s New Bookkeeper

October 1, 2021 / Diocesan / 3 minutes of reading

BURBANK, IL [DOM Communications] – Several months ago, the Diocese of the Midwest began a search for a part time bookkeeper. At the conclusion of this process, Mrs. Angie Kladis was hired. The Office of Communications presents this brief introduction to the new bookkeeper of the diocese. Angie, you started working a few months ago

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College Student Sunday scheduled for October 3, 2021

September 22, 2021 / National, News / 1 minute of reading

BROOKLINE, MA – The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America has designated October 3, 2021 as College Student Sunday. On this day, Orthodox parishes recognize and honor their Orthodox College Students and take a special collection to support the ministry to students of Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF). Dn. Marek Simon, Executive Director, shared the

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60th Assembly: Registration, Report Deadlines, Hotel Update

September 16, 2021 / Diocesan, News / 1 minute of reading

BURBANK, IL [DOM Communications] – The 60th Diocesan Assembly of the Midwest is less than a month away and the diocese is making final preparations for the upcoming meetings. Clergy and delegates are asked to give special attention to the following items: Parish Census (Reporting Website) – due date extended to September 22 Last call

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Funeral Services for Archpriest Anastasy Richter to be Livestreamed

September 11, 2021 / In Memoriam / 1 minute of reading

CHESTERTON, IN [DOM Communications] – Services for the newly reposed Archpriest Anastasy Richter will be livestreamed and can be accessed HERE. The funeral schedule follows: September 14, 2021 Visitation: 2:30-6:30pm Funeral Service: 6:30-9:00pm Protection of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church 8600 Grand Blvd, Merrillville, IN 46410 September 15, 2021 Divine Liturgy: 9:30am Protection of the

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Podcast: Serving on Parish Council

September 9, 2021 / National, News / 18 minutes of reading

EAGAN, MN [OCLI] – If you have been asked to serve on a parish council or if you feel unprepared to make a meaningful contribution to any non-profit board, this episode is for you. An interview with Fr. Ian Pac-Urar, director of Continuing Education for the OCA, explores some of the topics addressed in Boot

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Upcoming Seminar: “Develop Within the Body of Christ You Serve”

September 9, 2021 / National, News / 1 minute of reading

EAGAN, MN [OCLI] – When you serve the Church, are you joyful and invigorated? Or do you feel your service is a thankless, lonely, or overwhelming burden? As the body of Christ, we are called to encourage one another. To do this, we need connections! BOOT CAMP – LEARN MORE! Peer Learning cohorts meet twice

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DOM Monastery Receives Mission Team

September 8, 2021 / Diocesan, News / 1 minute of reading

NIANGUA, MO [DOM Communications] – Holy Resurrection Monastery recently received a mission team from the Chicago Deanery offering four days of work on various projects from August 29 – September 1. St Luke Orthodox Church in Palos Hills, IL, sent a team of parishioners lead by Archpriest Andrew Harrison and Archpriest Howard Salon. In four

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Final Preparations for Diocesan Assembly held at Chancery

September 7, 2021 / Diocesan, News / 1 minute of reading

BURBANK, IL [DOM Communications] – On Tuesday, September 07, under the chairmanship of Archbishop Paul of Chicago and the Midwest, the Diocesan Administration met to discuss final preparations for the upcoming Diocesan Assembly on October 11-13. The council includes: Archpriest Paul Jannakos, Chancellor, Archpriest Herman Kincaid, Secretary, Priest Alexander Koranda, Communications Director, Reader Philp Sokolov,

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GoFundMe Account Established for Richter Family

September 6, 2021 / Deanery, News, Parish / 1 minute of reading

CHESTERTON, IN [DOM Communications] – On Sunday, September 5, 2021, Archpriest Anastasy Richter, Rector of St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church, Chesterton, IN, unexpectedly fell asleep in the Lord. The members of his parish community have set up a “GoFundMe” account to assist his family through this difficult time. The account reports, “he was in good health,

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