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Saint Macrina Institute offers elective on World Religions

July 23, 2020 / News, Vocations / 3 minutes of reading

CHICAGO, IL [MW DIOCESE COMMUNICATIONS] — St. Macrina Orthodox Institute for the Renewal of Diakonia and Catechesis in the Midwest will offer a new elective course for anyone interested in studying World Religions from an Orthodox perspective. Archpriest Elijah Mueller, director of the St Macrina Orthodox Institute, explains the rationale for offering such a course: “In …

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Diocesan Chancellor addresses clergy 2020 cost of living adjustment

July 23, 2020 / Employment, Notices / 2 minutes of reading

CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — In a letter to parish rectors and parish councils dated October 28, 2019, Archpriest John Zdinak, Chancellor of the Diocese of the Midwest, provides information with regard to the 2020 cost of living adjustment for diocesan priests. “This letter serves to inform all of our parishes that the Cost of …

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“Fasting as a family” topic of November 17 live stream meeting with Bishop Paul

July 23, 2020 / Events, Live Stream / 1 minute of reading

CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — “Fasting as a family” will be the topic of an interactive live stream video meeting with His Grace, Bishop Paul of Chicago and the Midwest at 7:00 p.m. CT/8:00 p.m. ET on Sunday evening, November 17, 2019. The live stream will be hosted by the Midwest Diocese Centre for Family Life. …

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Bishop Paul to host third annual “Virtual Youth Retreat” Saturday, November 16

July 23, 2020 / Diocesan Event, Events, Live Stream, Retreat / 2 minutes of reading

CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Youth] — On the afternoon of Saturday, November 16, 2019, His Grace, Bishop Paul will lead a discussion with pre-teens and teens during the third annual diocesan online “Virtual Youth Retreat.” Youth in grades six through 12 are invited to participate in this event, which will be hosted at six diocesan parishes …

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Midwest Diocese to commemorate anniversary of American autocephaly in 2020

July 23, 2020 / Diocesan, Diocesan Event, Events / 2 minutes of reading

CHICAGO, IL [MW DIOCESE COMMUNICATIONS] — A number of events will take place in the Diocese of the Midwest in the coming year, 2020, to mark the 50th anniversary of the Tomos of Autocephaly.  In a letter addressed to all the faithful of the Diocese of the Midwest, His Grace, Bishop Paul states his wish for …

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Saint Innocent Church, Olmsted Falls, to host Fall retreat

July 23, 2020 / Events, Retreat / 1 minute of reading

OLMSTED FALLS, OH [MW DIOCESE COMMUNICATIONS] —Saint Innocent Church here plans to host a Fall retreat on Saturday, October 19.  The speaker will be Dr. Peter Bouteneff.  The title of the retreat is “Whatsoever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven:  Salvation and Forgiveness.”  Admission is free.  Contact Priest Alessandro Margheritino at fatheralessandro@gmail.com for more …

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Minneapolis’ Saint Mary’s Cathedral seeks full-time music director

July 23, 2020 / Employment, Notices / 1 minute of reading

MINNEAPOLIS, MN [MW Diocese Communications] — Saint Mary’s Cathedral, Minneapolis, invites application for the position of full-time music director.  If you have a passion for Orthodox church singing and the professional skills to lead, train, and teach a large choir and smaller ensembles (including a youth choir), and have a solid experience in the choral traditions …

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New Creation Bell-ringing Education Weekend

July 23, 2020 / Events, National Event / 1 minute of reading

WAYMART, PA [MW Diocese Communications] — Saint Tikhon’s Monastery in Waymart, PA will host a Bell-ringing Education Weekend on October 4–6, 2019.  Organized by New Creation Bell-ringing, the event consists of two lectures, a demonstration at the monastery belfry, and hands-on ringing lessons for students who have registered in advance. The event begins on Friday, October …

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Konevets Quartet to sing in Chicago area September 21-23

July 23, 2020 / News / 2 minutes of reading

CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — The internationally acclaimed Konevets Quartet, from St. Petersburg, Russia, will perform at different venues this fall in the Greater Chicago, IL area. They will be singing the responses at the 8:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy served on Saturday, September 21, at Holy Virgin Protection Russian Orthodox Cathedral, 1800 Lee Street, Des …

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“SOS!” September is “Support Our Seminarians” Month!

July 23, 2020 / Diocesan, News / 2 minutes of reading

“SOS!”  September is “Support Our Seminarians” Month! CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — Once again, September has been designated “Support Our Seminarians” Month in the Diocese of the Midwest as His Grace, Bishop Paul, calls upon the faithful to support seminary students — many of whom will soon be called upon to pastor our parishes. …

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