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WHEATON, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — Students from Wheaton College, the College of DuPage, and neighboring schools and working young adults welcomed His Grace, Bishop Matthias to Saint Joseph Church here on Friday, February 24, 2012.The gathering was held in conjunction with the observance of February’s Orthodox Youth Month. In addition to entertaining a variety […]

“The Church Belongs to Everyone” — An interview with Fr. Moses BerryASH GROVE, MO [MW Diocese Communications] — Father Moses Berry, a priest of the Diocese of the Midwest who ministers at the Theotokos “Unexpected Joy” Orthodox Church here, shares his unique story in an interview posted recently on the Orthodox Church in America’s web

St. Vladimir’s Seminary Implements Fully Paid Tuition Plan[SVOTS Communications, Yonkers, NY]  “It is now possible for students to come to our seminary with their tuition fully funded,” announced Archpriest John Behr, dean of St. Vladimir’s Seminary, Yonkers, NY, as he unfolded a new plan designed to help theological graduate students cover the cost of their

In Memoriam: Matushka Jeanne M. HomikPERRYSBURG, OH [MW Diocese Communications] — Matushka Jeanne M. [Timm] Homik, 78, wife of the late Protodeacon Peter Homik, fell asleep in the Lord at the Otterbein Care Center here on Sunday, February 12, 2012. Born in Cleveland, OH on July 28, 1933, she was a graduate of the Fairview Park

February 2, 2012 the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of North and Central America, issued a “Record of Protest Against the Infringement of Religious Liberty by the Department of Health and Human Services”.  You can read the full text here.

Chicago’s Trinity “O” Club To Host Blini LuncheonCHICAGO, IL [Trinity “O” Club] — Blini, blintz, blinchiki, blins.  There are many ways to say it, but only one day to enjoy them at Holy Trinity “O” Club’s annual Blini Luncheon. The event will be held on Cheesefare Sunday, February 26, 2012, following the Divine Liturgy at Holy

First phase of Minneapolis’ St. Mary Cathedral interior restoration nears completionMINNEAPOLIS, MN [MW Diocese Communications] — For the first time since 1982, the faithful of Saint Mary Cathedral here have undertaken a major renovation of their historic temple. Built in 1905-1906 and consecrated by Saint Tikhon of Moscow during his tenure as ruling hierarch of the

Bishop Matthias visits Columbus’ Saint Nicholas ChurchCOLUMBUS, OH [MW Diocese Communications] — For the first time since his consecration as Bishop of Chicago and the Midwest, His Grace, Bishop Matthias visited Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker Church here February 4-5, 2012.  He was welcomed to the parish by its rector, Archpriest Miroljub Ruzic, and the faithful

Annual Pan-Orthodox Celebration of Books opens March 11, 2012  WESTCHESTER, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — Over the years, the annual “Celebration of Books” sponsored by the Metropolis of Chicago at Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church here has become a much anticipated lenten event for Chicago-area faithful. This year’s celebration will be held March 11-18 at the

On Saturday, February 4, the faithful of Christ the Savior Parish hosted a community blood drive at the Diocesan Chancery.   This was the second blood drive held at the Diocesan Headquarters. We have plans for this to be an annual community event.