Bishop Paul to deliver opening prayer at March For Life Chicago January 18
CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] -- His Grace, Bishop Paul of Chicago and the Midwest, will deliver the opening prayer at the 10th Anniversary "March For Life Chicago" on Sunday, January 18, 2015.
View ArticleChicago area Sanctity of Life service, presentation to be held Sunday,...
NILES, IL [MW Diocese Communications] -- The sixth annual Pan-Orthodox Sanctity of Life Prayer Service will be celebrated at Saint Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church here on Sunday, January 25, 2015 at...
View ArticleDetroit's African-American Orthodox Christians to sponsor mini-conference on...
DETROIT, MI [BSMB] -- The Detroit Metropolitan Chapter of the Brotherhood of Saint Moses the Black [BSMB] will sponsor a mini-conference, titled "Saint Moses the Black: A Model of Repentance," at Saint...
View ArticleDiocesan Assembly to be held in conjunction with 18th All-American Council
CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] -- At the recent Diocesan Council meeting in Chicago January 13, 2015, it was decided, with the blessing of His Grace, Bishop Paul, to convene the 2015 Diocesan...
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Orthodox Christians join Chicago March for Life January 18
CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] -- Many Orthodox Christians joined over 4,000 marchers at the Tenth Annual March for Life Chicago on Sunday, January 18, 2015.
View ArticleSecond Small Parish Forum to be held in Weirton, WV June 18-20
WEIRTON, WV [MW Diocese Communications] -- The Diocese of the Midwest and the Diocese of Western Pennsylvania will host the second annual Small Parish Forum at Saint Nicholas Church here July 18-20 2015.
View ArticleIOCC's Chicago Banquet, Silent Auction to be held April 30, 2015
DES PLAINES, IL [MW Diocese Communications] -- International Orthodox Christian Charities' annual Pan-Orthodox Grand Banquet and Silent Auction will be held at the Cafe La Cave, 2777 Mannheim Road, Des...
View ArticleRegistration deadline for Alaskan Pilgrimage is February 28
KODIAK, AK -- With the assistance of FOS Tours and Travel, Mary Ann Khoury will lead the 2015 "Walk the Path of the Saints" Pilgrimage to the many Orthodox Christian destinations in Alaska. This...
View ArticleBishop Paul to make first visit to Detroit February 21-22
DETROIT, MI [MW Diocese Communications] -- His Grace, Bishop Paul of Chicago and the Midwest and a native of Detroit, will make his first visit to Detroit since his episcopal consecration to Holy...
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St. Macrina Orthodox Institute to offer new Spirituality class
CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] -- The Saint Macrina Orthodox Institute is offering a new on-line Spirituality class for those who wish to begin taking the course cycle for catechist...
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Fr. Peter Pawlack honored on 50th Anniversary of Ordination
ELLWOOD CITY, PA [MW Diocese Communications] -- Archpriest Peter and Matushka Barbara Pawlack were honored recently at a Divine Liturgy and luncheon at the Monastery of the Transfiguration here marking...
View ArticleDetroit's Council of Orthodox Christian Churches to sponsor Lenten Vesper...
DETROIT, MI [COCC] -- The Council of Orthodox Christian Churches of Metropolitan Detroit [COCC] will hold the first in its series of Vesper services on the five Sundays of Great Lent on March 1, the...
View ArticleChicago Deanery announces Lenten Vesper schedule
CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] -- The Chicago Deanery of the Diocese of the Midwest recently announced its schedule of Sunday evening Lenten Vesper services.
View ArticleOhio site of FOCA's May 2015 national bowling, basketball tournaments
COLUMBUS, OH [FOCA] -- The Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America [FOCA] will hold its annual national bowling tournament May 1-2, 2015.
View ArticleIn Memoriam: Matushka Melanya Sviridov
DETROIT, MI [MW Diocese Communications] -- Matushka Melanya Sviridov, 100, fell asleep in the Lord on March 16, 2015 following a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Archpriest Ioann (John)...
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April 26 Detroit Pan-Orthodox benefit to help retired clergy and widows
DETROIT, MI [COCC] -- The Council of Orthodox Christian Churches of Metropolitan Detroit [COCC] will sponsor its annual "Spring Celebration" dinner-dance at the banquet hall of Saint Michael the...
View ArticleAnnual Diocesan Clergy Convocation to be held May 11-13
DARIEN, IL [MW Diocese Communications] -- The Annual Midwest Diocesan Clergy Convocation will be held at the Carmelite Retreat Center here Monday through Wednesday, May 11-13, 2015.
View ArticleArchpriest John Behr: Homily at Funeral of Protopresbyter Thomas Hopko
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View ArticleUPDATED In Memoriam: Archpriest Dr. Michael Herrick
GREEN BAY, WI [MW Diocese Communications] -- Archpriest Dr. Michael Herrick, 85, fell asleep in the Lord after a brief illness at Saint Vincent Hospital here on Sunday, March 29, 2015.
View ArticleFOCA invites youth to enter "Celebration of Faith" contest
WILKES-BARRE, PA [FOCA] -- The Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America [FOCA] recently announced the theme and topic of its annual "Celebration of Faith" contest. The theme will be "Following in...
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