In recent times, we observe an elevated level of concern. Many challenges arise. The world is suffering and yearns for help. Indeed, we are going through a general test. Some people call it a financial decline; others refer to it as a political crisis. So far as we are concerned, it is a matter of spiritual perversion. And a solution exists. Many resolutions are proposed and numerous viewpoints are heard. Yet, the problems persist. People feel deserted and alone. Their deeper nature is ignored. They remain in the gloom of confusion and depression. Read more...

COLUMBUS, OHIO -- Holy Cross Orthodox Mission (2548 Billingsley Road, Columbus, OH 43235) is holding a Lenten Retreat on Saturday, March 31, 2012, beginning at 10 a.m. and concluding at 5:00 p.m. The day will be led by the V. Rev. Protopresbyter Kenneth Bachofsky, DMin. Fr. Ken is pastor of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Warren, OH and a faculty member at Christ the Saviour Seminary Read more...

JOHNSTOWN PA -- Today, February 17, 2012, marks the thirty-fifth anniversary of the Falling Asleep in the Lord of His Eminence, Metropolitan Orestes (Chornock), of Thrice Blessed Memory. Metropolitan Orestes, following the death of his beloved Pani Yolanda (Molchany) was consecrated as the first Bishop Read more...

HERMITAGE, PA—On Sunday, February 12th, over 80 people gathered in prayer to break ground for the new church complex of St. John’s parish, currently of Sharon. The service of the Blessing of the Foundation of a Church was celebrated by the Very Rev. Protopresbyter Kenneth Bachofsky, dean of the Youngstown Deanery Read more...

BINGHAMTON, NY -- On Saturday, May 19th, St. Michael's is pleased to host the 2nd Annual International Children's Classic at Endwell Greens Golf Club. All net proceeds from this event will be divided between the St. Nicholas Orphanage in Medzilaborce, Slovakia, Holy Cross Orphanage and the Regional Medical Center's Children's Wing both located in Uzhgorod, Ukraine. Read more...