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Small Parish Forum attracts diverse group from US and Canada BYESVILLE, OH [MW Diocese Communications/Ann Marie Mecera] — The first-ever Small Parish Forum was at Christ the Savior Church here July 10-12, 2014.  It was co-hosted by the Diocese of the Midwest and the Diocese of Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania. Geared to parishes with 50 […]

Parish Vacancies Announced CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — Pastoral vacancies at Saint Nicholas Church, Joliet, IL and the Protection of the Virgin Mary Church, Merrillville, IN, were announced by Archpriest John Zdinak, Chancellor of the Diocese of the Midwest on Monday, July 7, 2014. Priests of the Diocese of the Midwest who interested in

Registration opens for August 8-9 conference for catechists, diaconal vacations students DETROIT, MI [MW Diocese Communications] — Registration is now open for the Diocese of the Midwest’s first Catechist and Diaconal Vocations Conference slated to be held August 8-9, 2014 at Saint Andrew’s House here. Comprehensive program details, schedules and topics, and registration forms are

Small Parish Forum agenda announced; reduced hotel rate expires June 26 BYESVILLE, OH [DOWPA] — The agenda for the first Small Parish Forum, slated to be held at Christ the Savior Church here July 10-12, 2014, was announced recently by the forum’s organizing committee.  [See related story here.] The agenda, which may be found on-line

St. Tikhon’s Seminary opens search for Director of Development SOUTH CANAAN, PA [STOTS Communications] — Saint Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary here is now interviewing qualified people for the position of Director of Development.  Those interested may send resume information to 178 St. Tikhon’s Rd. Waymart, PA 18472. The job description reads as follows. Position:  Reporting

Archpriest Paul Gassios appointed Diocesan Administrator CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — At the meeting of the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America held at the OCA Chancery March 18-21, 2014, Archpriest Paul Gassios was appointed Administrator of the Diocese of Chicago and the Midwest. “I pray that you will work

In Memoriam: Dr. Richard West AKRON, OH [MW Diocese Communications] — Richard V. West, long time member of the Metropolitan Council and the Midwest Diocesan Council, fell asleep in the Lord on Sunday, June 1, 2014. He was born on November 8, 1938 in Columbus, OH to Sarah and Harrison T. West.  A graduate of

Konevets Quartet of St. Petersburg to sing concert in Redford June 12 REDFORD, MI [MW Diocese Communications] — The Konevets Quartet of St. Petersburg, Russia will sing a concert at Saint Michael the Archangel Orthodox Church, 26375 W. Chicago Road, Redford, MI on Thursday, June 12 at 7:00 p.m. The quartet was founded in 1992

Save the Date for Synergy’s 20th Symposium October 18 CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — The 20th Annual Symposium sponsored by Orthodox Christian Synergy will be held at Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Cathedral, 5701 North Redwood Dr., Chicago, on Saturday, October 18, 2014. The featured speaker will be His Grace, Bishop Anthony of the Antiochian

St. Tikhon’s Seminary to host continuing education symposium June 17-19 SOUTH CANAAN, PA [STOTS] — Saint Tikhon’s Seminary here will host its annual Continuing Clergy Education Symposium June 17-19, 2014.  This is the second year that the school will provide this symposium to enable OCA priests and deacons to fulfill their annual 20 hours of