PITTSBURGH, PA [DOM Communications] – The Parish Development Ministry Department for the Diocese of Western Pennsylvania will be hosting a monthly “Parish Development Video Conference Call” for any interested clergy and laity in the Dioceses of Western PA and the Midwest, as well as in the Bulgarian Diocese. The May meeting will focus on “Adventures […]
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Christ is risen! In my May 5, 2020 directives to the Diocese, I indicated it was mandatory to wear facemasks at all services except for clergy and singers. Priests were to wear a facemask (or clear shield) at the distribution of communion and when the proskomedia is done. The directives of the Holy Synod state
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ANNOUNCEMENT: The following diocesan event has been postponed until further notice: Cleveland Deanery Autocephaly Celebration – June 12-13 The suspension of this activity is due to the current restrictions on public gatherings and as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of the clergy and faithful involved. Updates on this event will be posted as
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ST. PAUL, MN [DOM Communications] – After a successful first month of the “Monthly Matching Gift Challenge,” the Mother Maria of Paris Charitable Ministry and donors from around the diocese completed a second campaign. They raised $3,000 to assist FOCUS Minnesota in the purchase of a Beverage-Air Single Door Freezer. Vera Proctor, the director of
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CHRIST IS RISEN! I assume you have all had a chance to review the 5-1-2020 Pastoral Letter of the Holy Synod and the accompanying directives from the Synod. If not, you can find them on the OCA and our own Diocesan websites. The pastoral letter is for the entire faithful. The Synodal directives are largely
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DETROIT, MI [DOM Communications] – At the end of last year, the Mother Maria of Paris Charitable Ministry (MMCM) began a “monthly matching gift challenge” of $1,000 to support Orthodox ministries in Midwest America. This matching challenge would run for five months providing assistance of $2,000 to five different Orthodox ministries. The first of the
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CHICAGO, IL [DOM Communications] – On the third Sunday of Pascha, the Orthodox Church celebrates the memory of Myrrhbearing Women. His Grace Bishop Paul served Divine Liturgy at his diocesan cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral, and offered a homily following the gospel reading.
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BURBANK, IL [DOM Communications] – On Wednesday, April 29 and Friday, May 1, His Grace Bishop Paul participated in a virtual conference with the Holy Synod of the Orthodox Church in America. During this meeting, the Synod focused on developing strategies for reopening parishes, following the guidelines of both federal and local government orders. A
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PART V April 10th came and went this year during an unexpected time of global pandemic. Our nation experienced quarantines, social distancing, and other isolation precautions. Work, school and life in general changed for many people. Large gatherings and travel were discouraged, and to the dismay of many, signs were posted on locked church doors stating
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BURBANK, IL [DOM Communication] – “What is a diocese?” will be the topic addressed at the next diocesan youth meeting on Thursday, April 30, at 3:30 PM (CST). Bishop Paul will visit and engage with the youth of his diocese answering questions and listening to ideas from participants. This is the third virtual youth meeting
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