Author name: Fr. Alexander Koranda

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. […]

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

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  

CHICAGO, IL [DOM Communications] – The faithful of the greater Chicago metropolitan area came together on the Saturday, October 30 and Sunday, October 31, to celebrate the Hieromartyr John, at the very location that he built and labored for Christ. This annual solemn event, which the Orthodox Church in America celebrates every October 31, is

BURBANK, IL [DOM Communications] — In a letter to parish Rectors and Parish Councils dated November 1, 2021, Archpriest Paul Jannakos, Chancellor of the Diocese of the Midwest, provides information with regard to the 2022 cost of living adjustment for diocesan priests. “This letter serves to inform all of our parishes that the Cost of