A new Stewardship Resolution was passed at the last Diocesan Assembly held in Lansing, IL on October 9-10. The resolution changed the method of diocesan funding from a per capita “head tax” to a percentage of ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME [AGI]. Read more…
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…
BROOKLINE, MA [OCF Communications] — Orthodox Christian Fellowship [OCF], the official campus ministry of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America, recently announced that $200.00 need-based scholarships for College Conference Midwest 2018 have been made available through the generosity of two donors. Read more…
CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — In a letter to parish rectors and parish councils dated October 31, 2018, Archpriest John Zdinak, Chancellor of the Diocese of the Midwest, provides information with regard to the 2019 cost of living adjustment for diocesan priests. “This letter serves to inform all of our parishes that the Cost of Living Adjustment for the Priests of the Diocese of the Midwest is set at 2.8%…” Read more…
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…
Bishop Paul awards Order of St. John of Chicago to Frs. John Mason and Vladimir Lecko
“Why Can’t Church Be More Fun” topic of December 30 live stream meeting with Bishop Paul
Diocesan Chancellor explains Stewardship Resolution in recent letter
SS. Peter and Paul Church, Lorian, OH continues 20-plus year Thanksgiving tradition
Pilgrimages to Holy Land, Russia announced for 2019
St. Theodosius Cathedral site of 42nd Annual Cleveland Landmark Christmas Concert December 23
In Memoriam: Protodeacon Dennis and Helen Lucak
$200 need-based scholarships available for OCF’s December Midwest College Conference
Diocesan Chancellor addresses clergy 2019 cost of living adjustment
Vacancy at Saint Stephen the First Martyr Mission, Lima, OH announced
This Week in the Life of your Bishop
Clergy Convocation: May 13-15, Chicago, ILDiocesan Assembly: October 7-9, location TBA
Upcoming Feasts of the Church
