2026 Diocesan Lenten Retreats
Sunday, February 1, 2026
JOHNSTOWN, PA [Diocesan Chancery] -- The Diocesan Chancery is pleased to release the schedule of this year's Diocesan Lenten Retreats for youth and adults, hosted in various regions of the Diocese. The details are as follows:
9:30 am– 5:00 pm Holy Ghost Orthodox Church, Phoenixville PA.
Youth Ages 6-12 - Theme:Your First Liturgy : Finding Peace. Speaker: Fr. Andrew Wythe
Online Registration is required by March 4, 2026. Click Here To Register
Questions? Contact Fr. Peter Paproski hgocpriest@gmail.com or 203-260-0423
Spring Youth Encounter - Camp Nazareth Friday March 21- Sunday March 23, 2026
Central Region Diocesan Adult and Youth Lenten Retreat - Sat March 28, 2026
Saint Nicholas Church
903 Ann Street
Homestead, PA 15120
Saturday, March 28, 2026
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Presenters:
Fr. Marc Wisnosky
Fr. David Urban
Topic:
“The Desert as Teacher: What the Early Monks Can Teach Us About Lent Today”
Additional Offering:
Learning About the Church Through Icons
An Akathist Hymn to the Theotokos will be served.
A fellowship luncheon will be offered during the retreat (free will offering).
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Western Region Diocesan Adult and Youth Lenten Retreat - Sat March 28, 2026
Holy Transfiguration Mission
4626 West Fall Creek Road
Crawfordsville, Indiana
Presenter: Fr. Matthew Wiley
Homily by: Fr. Alexis Miller
Topic:
“Two Journeys, One Faith”
Moleben to the Holy Cross – 2:00 PM
Adults/Teens Service – 3:00 PM
Confessions and Fellowship Meal – 4:00 PM
Registration Deadline: March 22, 2026
Come for a day of prayer, learning, reflection, and fellowship as we prepare our hearts during Great Lent.