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"Making Lent Real In The Home" topic of March 19 live stream meeting with Bishop Paul - 03/14/19
CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — "Making Lent Real In The Home" will be the topic of an interactive live stream video meeting with His Grace, Bishop Paul of Chicago and the Midwest at 7:00 p.m. CT on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. ... more info >

In Memoriam: Leonard W. Soroka - 03/12/19
SAINT ANTHONY, MN [MW Diocese Communications] — Leonard W. Soroka, 68, fell asleep in the Lord on Sunday, March 10, 2019 after a difficult battle with cancer. The Funeral Service will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 14, at S ... more info >

IOCC Chicago to host Grand Banquet, Silent Auction May 16 - 03/11/19
DES PLAINES, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — International Orthodox Christian Charities will hold its annual Grand Banquet and Silent Auction at the Cafe la Cave, 2777 South Mannheim Road, Des Plaines, IL on Thursday, May 16, 2019. ... more info >

Chicago Deanery releases 2019 Sunday Lenten Vesper schedule - 03/11/19
CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — The Diocese of the Midwest's Chicago Deanery recently released its schedule of Sunday evening Lenten Vesper services for 2019. Weekly homilies by deanery clergy will highlight the prophe ... more info >

Council of Orthodox Christian Churches of Metropolitan Detroit announces 2019 Sunday Lenten Vesper schedule - 03/11/19
DETROIT, MI [COCC] — The Council of Orthodox Christian Churches of Metropolitan Detroit [COCC] will hold the first in its annual series of Vespers services on the five Sundays of Great Lent on March 17, 2019 — the Sunday of Orth ... more info >

Chicago parishes to host lectures by Dr. David Ford March 30-31 - 03/04/19
CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — Dr. David C. Ford, Professor of Church History at Saint Tikhon's Orthodox Theological Seminary, South Canaan, PA, will be presenting a three-part lecture series focusing on Saint John Chrysost ... more info >

Chicago site of OCAMPR 2019 Conference - 02/28/19
GLENVIEW, IL [OCAMPR] — The Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology, and Religion [OCAMPR] recently announced the keynote and plenary speakers for its 2019 Annual Conference, "Isolation, Violence, Hope and Communion." ... more info >

Erin Moulton begins role as Youth Communications Liaison for Midwest Diocese - 02/18/19
OVERLAND PARK, KS [MW Diocese Communications] — At its 2018 Diocesan Assembly, the Diocese of the Midwest committed funds for youth programming throughout the diocese. Thanks to this commitment, this February Erin Moulton begins ... more info >

In Memoriam: Archpriest John Mason - 02/02/19
CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH [MW Diocese Communications] — Archpriest John Mason, 90, fell asleep in the Lord on Thursday, January 31, 2019. The Funeral Service for a Priest is slated to be celebrated at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 4, at Saint Nic ... more info >

Vacancy at Saint Thomas the Apostle Church, Springfield, MO announced - 01/02/19
CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — A pastoral vacancy at Saint Thomas the Apostle Church, Springfield, MO was announced recently by His Grace, Bishop Paul of Chicago and the Midwest, Orthodox Church in America. The office ... more info >

Pilgrimages to Holy Land, Russia announced for 2019 - 11/26/18
CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — Faithful of the Diocese of the Midwest are invited to participate in pilgrimages to the Holy Land and Russia in 2019. His Grace, Bishop Paul and Archpriest Andrew Harrison, retired Pasto ... more info >

Vacancy at Saint Stephen the First Martyr Mission, Lima, OH announced - 06/22/17
CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — A pastoral vacancy at Saint Stephen the First Martyr Mission, Lima, OH was announced recently by His Grace, Bishop Paul of Chicago and the Midwest, Orthodox Church in America. The office ... more info >

FORTIETH DAY MEMORIAL TO BE HELD IN ALL PARISHES
CHICAGO, IL [MW Communications] - In a letter sent today to all clergy and parishes diocesan Chancellor, Archpriest John Zdinak announced plans for the celebration of the 40th day of the late Archbishop Job's falling asleep. ... more info >

MINNEAPOLIS DEANERY HOSTS 11TH ANNUAL SEMINARIAN FUND-RAISER
MINNEAPOLIS, MN [MW Communications] - On Sunday, January 10, the 11th annual Minneapolis Deanery fund-raising dinner in support of diocesan seminarians took place in Northeast Minneapolis. ... more info >

DIOCESE ANNOUNCES ARCHBISHOP JOB MEMORIAL MISSION TRIP
ROCHESTER HILLS, MI [MW Communications] - As a tribute to the newly departed Archbishop Job Mrs. Ruth Yavornitzky of St. Mark Church here has taken to organising a memorial mission trip to Project Mexico during the summer of 2011. ... more info >

MEMORY ETERNAL: HIS EMINENCE ARCHBISHOP JOB
CHICAGO, IL [MW Communications] - His Eminence JOB, Archbishop of Chicago and the Midwest unexpectedly fell asleep in the Lord today at 11.25am in Maumee, Ohio. ... more info >

MEMORY ETERNAL: RESA ELLISON
MINNEAPOLIS, MN [MW / OCA Communications] -- Resa Ellison, choir director at Saint Mary Cathedral here, fell asleep in the Lord on the afternoon of Sunday, January 3, 2010 after a two month illness. ... more info >

DIOCESAN PARISH HEALTH MINISTRY PARTNERS WITH OCA DEPARTMENTS FOR PARISH MINISTRIES CONFERENCE IN CLEVELAND JUNE 27-30, 2010
CLEVELAND, OH [OCA] -- "Equipping the Saints" will be the theme of a parish ministries conference to be hosted by three Orthodox Church in America departments and the Diocese of the Midwest's Parish Health Ministry on the campus o ... more info >

DIOCESAN COUNCIL MEETS, MAKES INITIAL PREPARATIONS FOR EPISCOPAL SELECTION IN 2011
CHICAGO, IL [MW Communications] - The Diocesan Council met at Archangel Michael Church in Burbank IL, a southwestern suburb of Chicago, on Tuesday, December 1st for the last of its 2009 semi-annual meetings. ... more info >

PRAYERS REQUESTED AND FUND SET UP FOR CHOIR DIRECTOR OF MINNEAPOLIS' SAINT MARY CATHEDRAL
MINNEAPOLIS, MN [MW Communications] - On Wednesday Nov. 4, Resa Ellison, choir director at St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral in Minneapolis, sang at Vespers but was beginning to feel sick. The next day she went to the doctor and was diagnosed ... more info >

ARCHBISHOP JOB AND CHICAGO HIERARCHS SERVE PANAKHIDA FOR PATRIARCH PAVLE
CHICAGO, IL [MW Communications] - On Tuesday, November 18 and at the invitation and request of His Eminence, Metropolitan Christopher of the Serbian Church of North and South America, His Eminence, Archbishop Job served a Panakhida Servic ... more info >

SAINT NICHOLAS IN KENOSHA PROVIDES ALTERNATIVE HALLOWEEN
KENOSHA, WI [MW Communications] - Several young families with children gathered at St. Nicholas in Kenosha for Great Vespers on the evening of Saturday, October 31st to have a family-friendly alternative to the increasingly ghoulish festivi ... more info >

CHRIST THE SAVIOR CHICAGO HOLDS CLOTHING DRIVE FOR HOMELESS
CHICAGO, IL [MW Communications] - Committed to helping those who are in need, the faithful of our parish held a clothing drive during the month of September for Pacific Garden Mission, a local homeless shelter. ... more info >

DIOCESAN STRATEGIC VISION PROGESS POSTED
CHICAGO, IL [MW Communications] - At the 2008 Diocesan Assembly the importance of building a strong clear vision for the future of our Diocese was discussed. At it's January meeting the Diocesan Council picked up on that conversation and de ... more info >

SEVEN PARISHES RECEIVE PARISH HEALTH GRANTS
CHICAGO, IL [MW Communications] - Archbishop JOB announced today the recipients of the Diocese’ Parish Health Grants for 2009. Seven parishes from the Deaneries will receive cash grants totaling just over $12000 for important projects tha ... more info >

IOCC Chicago to host Grand Banquet, Silent Auction May 16

DES PLAINES, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — International Orthodox Christian Charities will hold its annual Grand Banquet and Silent Auction at the Café la Cave, 2777 South Mannheim Road, Des Plaines, IL on Thursday, May 16, 2019. Read more…

Vacancy at Saint Thomas the Apostle Church, Springfield, MO announced

CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — A pastoral vacancy at Saint Thomas the Apostle Church, Springfield, MO was announced recently by His Grace, Bishop Paul of Chicago and the Midwest, Orthodox Church in America. The office of Parish Rector will be vacant as of March 1, 2019. Read more…

Pilgrimages to Holy Land, Russia announced for 2019

CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — Faithful of the Diocese of the Midwest are invited to participate in pilgrimages to the Holy Land and Russia in 2019. His Grace, Bishop Paul and Archpriest Andrew Harrison, retired Pastor of Saint Luke Church, Palos Hills, IL, will lead a pilgrimage to the Holy Land from May 27 through June 5, 2019. From July 12 through July 26, 2019, Archpriest Nicholas Wyslutsky and the faithful of Saint Nicholas Church, Mogadore, OH will host a pilgrimage, “The Best of Russia”. Read more…

Vacancy at Saint Stephen the First Martyr Mission, Lima, OH announced

CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — A pastoral vacancy at Saint Stephen the First Martyr Mission, Lima, OH was announced recently by His Grace, Bishop Paul of Chicago and the Midwest, Orthodox Church in America. The office of Priest-in-Charge will be vacant as of August 1, 2017. Read more…

“Making Lent Real In The Home” topic of March 19 live stream meeting with Bishop Paul

In Memoriam: Leonard W. Soroka

IOCC Chicago to host Grand Banquet, Silent Auction May 16

Chicago Deanery releases 2019 Sunday Lenten Vesper schedule

Council of Orthodox Christian Churches of Metropolitan Detroit announces 2019 Sunday Lenten Vesper schedule

Chicago parishes to host lectures by Dr. David Ford March 30-31

Chicago site of OCAMPR 2019 Conference

Erin Moulton begins role as Youth Communications Liaison for Midwest Diocese

In Memoriam: Archpriest John Mason

Vacancy at Saint Thomas the Apostle Church, Springfield, MO announced

Pilgrimages to Holy Land, Russia announced for 2019

Vacancy at Saint Stephen the First Martyr Mission, Lima, OH announced

This Week in the Life of your Bishop

Clergy Convocation: May 13-15, Darien, IL
Diocesan Assembly: October 7-9, Broadview Heights, OH

Upcoming Feasts of the Church

Mar 25 - The Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos

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