A Diocese of the Orthodox Church in America
Kenosha’s St. Nicholas parish enshrines replica of Sitka Icon of the Mother of God Daniel and Dolores Wojciechowicz venerate the icon after it was blessed by Father Stephen KENOSHA, WI [MW Diocese Communications] — Members of Saint Nicholas Church gathered with their rector, Priest Stephen Hrycyniak, to bless their parish’s “new spiritual treasure” — an …
Chicago IOCC Metropolitan Committee announces Sixth Annual 5K “Walk the Walk for IOCC”CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — In a letter dated September 19, 2012, the Chicago Metropolitan Committee of International Orthodox Christian Charities announced that its Sixth Annual 5K Walk the Walk for IOCC will be held on Saturday, September 29, 2012. Last year, …
Parishes across the country honored new and returning college students on Sunday, September 16, 2012, which had been designated “College Student Sunday” by the Orthodox Christian Fellowship, the official collegiate campus ministry program sponsored by the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of North and Central America. The day highlighted ministry to and by Orthodox Christian …
Parishes observe OCF “College Student Sunday” Continue reading »
“Equipping the Parish for Reaching the Unchurched” topic of third Church growth and evangelization series CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — The third in the popular series of one-hour on-line webinars on reaching the unchurched, facilitated by Joseph Kormos, head of the Diocese of the Midwest’s Parish Development Ministry, and Archpriest Jonathan Ivanoff, will be held …
BELLEVUE, NE [MW Diocese Communications] — On Saturday, August 18, 2012, His Grace, Bishop Basil of the Diocese of Wichita and Mid-America of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America, assisted by eight clergy representing various Orthodox jurisdictions, blessed the building site for The Sheltering Tree 1, a Christ-centered communal residence for developmentally disabled …
Site of residence for Omaha-area developmentally disabled persons blessed Continue reading »
Click image for brochure RIVES JUNCTION, MI [MW Diocese Communications] — The annual Midwest Clergy Wives’ Retreat will be held at Holy Dormition Monastery here October 26-28, 2012. The event marks the 25th year that the retreat has attracted clergy wives from across the region. Priest John D. Jones will be the featured speaker. A …
Midwest Clergy Wives Retreat to be held October 26-28 Continue reading »
COLUMBUS, OH [MW Diocese Communications] — On Tuesday, August 28, 2012, the eve of the Feast of the Icon of Christ “Not Made with Hands” according to the Julian Calendar, an icon of our Lord, of the same type, began weeping at Saint Nicholas Church here. “This was witnessed by a dozen parishioners who attended …
Icon reported to be weeping at St. Nicholas Church, Columbus, OH Continue reading »
Dear Clergy and Faithful of the Diocese of the Midwest, Christ is in our midst! It is with regret that I inform you that a formal complaint was made against me last Friday, August 24, 2012. The allegations are that I made unwelcome written and spoken comments to a woman that she regarded as an inappropriate crossing …
His Grace, Bp. Matthias’ Letter to the Clergy & Faithful Continue reading »
Fr. Michael blessing the now recovered bells in 2006 OLMSTED FALLS, OH [MW Diocese Communications] — At around 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 28, 2012, Archpriest Michael Butler, rector of Saint Innocent Church, received a call from the Olmsted Township Police Department informing him that the set of brass bells that had been stolen from …
Diocesan Assembly date changed to coincide with 17th All-American Council CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — Due to the convocation of the 17th All-American Council at Holy Trinity Church, Parma, OH on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, the 51st Assembly of the Diocese of the Midwest has been rescheduled for Monday, November 12. Previously, it was announced …
Diocesan Assembly date changed to coincide with 17th All-American Council Continue reading »