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CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — His Eminence, Metropolitan Kallistos [Ware] of Diokleia will lecture on “The Unchanging Gospel in an Ever-Changing Culture” at North Park University’s Anderson Chapel on Saturday, March 5, 2016. The program, which will run from 10:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., is the inaugural event in the university’s “Engaging Orthodoxy Speakers’ Series,” …

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KENOSHA, WI [MW Diocese Communications] — On Saturday, February 13, 2016, Archpriest Alexis W. Fedec, retired Rector of Saint Nicholas Church here, will mark the 50th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood. A native of Philadelphia, PA, Father Alexis graduated from Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH.  He attended Christ the Savior Seminary, Johnstown, PA, and then …

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Fr. Moses with Brig. Gen. Maria Gervais, US Army Chemical, Biological, Raiological and Nuclear School Commandant, at MLK celebration. FT. LEONARD WOOD, MO [MW Diocese Communications] — Archpriest Moses Berry, Rector of the Theotokos “Unexpected Joy” Mission, Ash Grove, MO, delivered the keynote address at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. observance and luncheon at …

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In Memoriam:  Matushka Anna Labun CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — Matushka Anna Labun, 92, wife of the late Archpriest Jan Labun, fell asleep in the Lord on Monday, February 8, 2016. A devoted member of Christ the Savior Church, Chicago, Matushka Anna was born in Becherov, Czechoslovakia April 17, 1923, the daughter of Vasil …

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In Memoriam:  Jean M. Mueller MILWAUKEE, WI [MW Diocese Communications] — Jean M. Mueller [nee Lamboy], beloved mother of Archpriest Thomas Mueller, Dean of the Chicago Deanery and Rector of Saints Cyril and Methodius Church here, and dear grandmother of Priest Elijah Mueller, Priest-in-Charge of Saint Makarios the Great Mission, Hyde Park-Chicago, IL, fell asleep …

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Fundraiser to provide motorbikes for Kenyan clergy reaches 225% of goal! CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — The fund drive to purchase motorbikes for Orthodox Christian clergy in Kenya, sponsored by the Diocese of the Midwest in partnership with the Orthodox Christian Mission Center [OCMC], realized donations of $22,538.00 — 225% of the initial $10,000.00 …

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Fr. Chad Hatfield to speak at Mission Team Chicago’s March 10 benefit dinner DES PLAINES, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — Archpriest Dr. Chad Hatfield, Chancellor/CEO of and Professor of Missiology at Saint Vladimir’s Seminary, Yonkers, NY, will be the guest speaker at the annual benefit dinner for Mission Team Chicago at Saint John the Baptist …

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Thousands march for life in Chicago Fr. John Adamcio, Dn. Thomas Keith, and Fr. Andrew Bartek were among the clergy who participated in the March for Life.  (Photo: Regina D’Amico) CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — “The third annual March for Life Chicago was a huge success,” said Priest Andrew Bartek, March for Life Board …

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In Memoriam:  Joshua Zdinak CLEVELAND, OH [MW Diocese Communications] — It is with hope in the Resurrection that we announce that Joshua Zdinak, 35, beloved son of Archpriest John Zdinak, Chancellor of the Diocese of the Midwest and Dean of Saint Theodosius Cathedral here, and Matushka Cynthia [Trivanovich] Zdinak, fell asleep in the Lord on …

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Minneapolis Cathedral to host June 2016 International Music Symposium MINNEAPOLIS, MN [ISOCM/MW Diocese Communications] — The International Society for Orthodox Church Music [ISOCM] will host a pan-Orthodox Music Symposium at Saint Mary’s Cathedral here from Wednesday, June 22 through Sunday, June 26, 2016.  The event will include presentations and workshops, music reading sessions, and rehearsals …

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