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Bishop Paul to address OCL’s 30th Annual Conference CHICAGO, IL [OCL] — His Grace, Bishop Paul of Chicago and the Midwest will be among the speakers at the 30th Annual Conference of Orthodox Christian Laity [OCL] on Saturday, October 28, 2017. Bishop Paul will update participants on the work of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox […]

Holy Synod of Bishops issue statement on recent tragic events in Charlottesville, VA SYOSSET, NY [OCA] — A statement on the recent tragic events in Charlottesville, VA was issued and signed by His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon and the members of the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America on August 16, 2017.

In Memoriam:  Deacon Bohdan Melnychenko ST. PAUL, MN [MW Diocese Communications] — Deacon Bohdan Melnychenko, who had served Holy Trinity Parish here since his ordination to the diaconate in 2006, fell asleep at home on the morning of the Great Feast of the Dormition — August 15, 2017.  He had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer

In Memoriam:  Daria Petrykowski STRONGSVILLE, OH [MW Diocese Communications] — Daria Darlene Petrykowski, a member of the Midwest Diocesan Council, fell asleep in the Lord on Friday, July 21, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. In addition to her decades-long involvement in the life of the Diocese of the Midwest, Daria chaired the Orthodox Church

Fourth Small Parish Forum attracts record number of participants NEW KENSINGTON, PA [MW Diocese Communications] — A record 70 individuals representing parishes across the US and Canada participated in the Small Parish Forum at Saint John the Baptist Church here July 13-15, 2017.  The group was the largest of any previous Small Parish Forums, attracting

Metropolitan Tikhon, Bishop Paul concelebrate at Glorification of St. Mardarije of Libertyville LIBERTYVILLE, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon and His Grace, Bishop Paul of Chicago and the Midwest were among the numerous hierarchs present for the celebration of the Glorification of Saint Mardarije of Libertyville, North America’s first ruling Serbian Orthodox

Kansas City Deanery clergy, families gather for two days of worship, fellowship OVERLAND PARK, KS [MW Diocese Communica-tions] — Kansas City Deanery clergy and their families gathered at Holy Trinity Church here July 12-13, 2017 for two days of worship and fellowship. According to Archpriest Timothy Sawchak, Kansas City Dean, the gathering opened on July

125th Anniversary of Orthodox Christianity in Chicago to be celebrated September 30 CHICAGO, IL [125 Orthodox Chicago Committee] — Proclaiming 2017 as the “125th Year of Orthodox Christianity in Greater Chicago,” the region’s ruling bishops have endorsed a historic celebration to take place on Saturday, September 30, 2017.  Sponsored by the Orthodox Christian Clergy Association

Midwest Diocese’s summer camp programs begin July 1 CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — Final plans for the Midwest Diocese’s five summer camps are “in the works” as the 2017 camping season opens July 1. Kicking off the season will be Saint Mary’s Camp, Amery, WI, which runs July 1-7.  Priest Benjamin Tucci serves as