JOHNSTOWN, PA - Plans are underway for the Annual Altar Bby Retreat which will take place from June 30- July 1, 2013 at Christ the Saviour Seminary and Cathedral and SS. Peter & Paul Church facilities in Windber. This is the time and place for your faithful Altar Servers to join other Altar Boys from all over our Diocese. Read more...

CHICAGO, IL - ACRY members and Diocesan faithful are cordially invited to the Annual National Senior and Junior ACRY convention, to be held in Chicago from August 30 - Sept 2, 2013. Hosted by St. Michael's Orthodox Church and ACRY of Niles, Illinois at the O'Hare Airport Marriott, the annual convention will offer the opportunity for the faithful of the diocese to gather to review and set in motion exciting new plans for philanthropic, outreach and mission projects, and enjoy Christian Fellowship. There is much to do and see in Chicago and the Niles Parish is looking forward to welcoming you to the area. While serving as the annual convention for the National Sr. and Jr. ACRY, this year, the ACRY is encouraging those who diocesan faithful and friends who are not ACRY members to come learn more about the good works of the ACRY Read more...

In every movie, there is usually a moment where the “hero” makes his entrance. It’s the first time that the main character appears on screen, and you usually can tell right away that the story will revolve around this person. I put the word “hero” in quotes, because many times, the main character is the hero almost by default. Read more...