Fr. Alexander Koranda - Diocese of the Midwest

Meetings Begin, Clergy and Delegates Gather for 60th Diocesan Assembly

October 11, 2021 / Diocesan, News / 1 minute of reading

BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH [DOM Communications] – Meetings have commenced in greater Cleveland metropolitan area for the 60 Diocesan Assembly bringing together clergy and faithful from the 11 different states that make up the diocese. The Diocese is gathering for three days, October 11 through the 13, for its annual meeting. Gathering Monday afternoon, the Bishop’s […]

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Final Preparations Taking Place for Upcoming Assembly

October 8, 2021 / Diocesan, News / 2 minutes of reading

BURBANK, IL [DOM Communications] – In only a few short days, clergy and faithful will be gathering for the 60 Diocesan Assembly of the Midwest. As previously announced, the assembly will be held at Archangel Michael Church, located in Broadview Heights in the Greater Cleveland Area of Ohio. The assembly’s theme, “The Sanctification of Time,”

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Archbishop Paul Participates in the Assembly of Bishops

October 6, 2021 / National, News / 5 minutes of reading

WASHINGTON D.C. – The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America convened in person for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, in Washington, D.C. October 2-5 for its 10th Anniversary Meeting. This is the first in-person meeting presided over by Archbishop Elpidophoros. Twenty-nine Hierarchs participated in-person and were

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Marblehead Community Remembers September 11

October 6, 2021 / News, Parish / 1 minute of reading

MARBLEHEAD, OH – On Saturday, September 11, Archpriest Andrew Bartek commemorated the 20th Anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks with a public memorial service held at his parish, Holy Assumption Orthodox Church, Marblehead, OH. A number of parishioners as well as village residents participated in the service. The day started with Divine Liturgy followed by

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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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