A Diocese of the Orthodox Church in America
Petitions for those suffering in Japan CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — As posted on the web site of the Orthodox Church in America, in light of the ongoing tragedy in Japan and requests for intensified prayers, the following petitions may be added to the Augmented Litany at divine services in all parishes of the …
CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — A special web site devoted to details of the consecration and installation of Archimandrite Matthias [Moriak] as ruling hierarch of the Diocese of the Midwest Friday through Sunday, April 29-May 1, 2011, is now available at www.domoca.org/consecration.html. In addition to the schedule of services for the weekend, the site …
Chicago area faithful hold third annual Sanctity of Life Prayer Service, Presentation BURR RIDGE, IL [OCCA/MW Diocese Communications] — The Third Annual Pan-Orthodox Sanctity of Life Prayer Service and Presentation was attended by Orthodox clergy and faithful from the Chicago area. The event was held on Sunday, January 30, 2011, at Saints Peter and Paul …
Summit to explore ministries unique to urban settings COLUMBUS, OH [OCA] — A second “Urban Parish Summit,” focusing on the needs and challenges of parish ministry in the urban setting, will be held at Saint Gregory of Nyssa Church here Tuesday and Wednesday, July 26-27, 2011. The summit will build upon a similar gathering held …
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Bishop Tikhon named Locum Tenens of Diocese of the Midwest CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — At their retreat in Santa Fe, NM February 22-24, 2011, the members of the Holy Synod of Bishops appointed His Grace, Bishop Tikhon of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania to replace His Beatitude, Metropolitan Jonah as Locum Tenens of the …
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CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — With the impending retirement of Priest Luke Nelson, the office of Rector of Archangel Michael Church, Burbank, IL, will become vacant, effective April 1, 2011. Any priest related to the Diocese of the Midwest who may be interested in assignment to this parish is asked to inform Archimandrite Matthias, …
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“Webinar” to explore importance of discoverning parish core values CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — The Parish Health Ministry of the Diocese of the Midwest will host an on-line seminar — “webinar” — titled “Discovering Parish Core Values: Foundation for Living a Life in Christ,” on Thursday, January 27, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. EST/7:00 p.m. …
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The second set of Living Word Bible Studies (studies 6-10) have been completed by editor Father John Matusiak. The Living Word is a 25-session Bible Study collection for group and individual use. Each series consists of five study guides on specific topics central to the Orthodox Christian faith and life as revealed in the spoken …
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February designated Diocesan Mission Month in support of Archbishop Job Memorial Mission Trip to Mexico CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — In a letter adressed to the clergy, monastics, and faithful of the Diocese of the Midwest, dated, January 11, 2011, Archimandrite Matthias, Bishop-Elect of Chicago and the Midwest and Diocesan Administrator, requests prayers and …
What Webinar on Discovering Parish Core Values When 7:00 PM CST(that’s 8:00 PM EST!) Thursday Jan 27, 2011 Where Online Overview Many parishes have developed mission or vision statements as part of a renewal effort to rededicate their communal life to Christ. Far too often these statements are stuffed in a drawer — or hung …
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