JOHNSTOWN, PA -- With gratitude to Almighty God, the clergy and the faithful of the American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese extend their heartfelt congratulations and best wishes, today - November 27, 2013, to His Grace, Bishop Gregory of Nyssa on the first anniversary of his Consecration and Enthronement as Ruling Diocesan Bishop. The past year has been a joyful year for the clergy and the faithful of the Diocese, as they have come to know their new Hierarch. Read more...

JOHNSTOWN, PA - The Diocesan Chancery has been informed that +Vladimir Rosco, the son of Pani Susan and the late Protopresbyter Michael Rosco fell asleep in the Lord on Saturday, November 23, 2013. The viewing will take place on Sunday, December 1, 2013 at Novak Funeral Home 419 Barclay Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 from 2:00 pm -6:00 pm. The Parastas Service will take place at 5:00 pm. Read more...

JOHNSTOWN, PA - The Diocesan Chancery offers its sincere condolences on the recent falling asleep in the Lord of +Michael Chalachan, the father of Pani Linda Kadlec. Michael Chalachan, 93, fell asleep in the Lord on Sunday, October 27, 2013 at his home. He was predeceased by his wife, Anna in 2002, his brothers, Peter and Andrew. Read more...

BALTIMORE, MD (IOCC) — The struggle to clear roads of debris and restore the lines of communication across the Philippines is slowing relief efforts for survivors of Super Typhoon Haiyan. More than 11.8 million people have been affected by the deadly storm that has claimed 4,460 lives so far and left more than 920,000 people with no homes to return to. The need for food and medicine is critical, especially in hardest hit Tacloban city, where fuel is expected to run out in a few days and damage to the local airport's runway is limiting its use to small planes evacuating displaced storm victims. International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) is responding with partners on the ground to reach vulnerable families in the country's hardest hit areas Read more...

JOHNSTOWN, PA - The Diocesan Chancery has learned today, the mother of Pani Annajane Fencik +Kathryn (Kay) Misichko, has fallen asleep in the Lord. The Funeral arrangements are as follows: Viewing is at the Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home, 8025 W Golf Rd Niles, IL 60714 on Friday Nov 15 from 3-8pm. The Panachida Service will be sung at 7 PM. The Funeral Service is on Saturday Nov 16 at 9:30 am at St. Michael's Orthodox Church in Niles, IL. Read more...