JOHNSTOWN, PA - [Diocesan Chancery] -- The 2nd Annual Stewardship Retreat will be held at Camp Nazareth from September 22-24, 2017. This Year's Theme is Igniting the Flame of True Stewardship.

On Friday evening, Mother Christophora, Abbess of The Orthodox Monastery of the Transfiguration, will be the presenter. On Saturday, Bill Marianes, Ancient Faith Radio contributor and Stewardship Evangelist from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, will be the day-long presenter. The Retreat is open to Coordinators, Clergy and members of Church Boards.

There is no charge and lodging will be provided by the Camp. Read more...

JOHNSTOWN, PA - With great sorrow, the Diocesan Chancery announces that Matushka Catherine Jula reposed in the Lord on Monday, August 7. 2017.

Matushka Catherine Jula (Jugan), age 83, was the beloved wife of the late V. Rev. Dr. Stephen Jula, the founding pastor of our Diocesan Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church in North Royalton, Ohio . She is survived by her children Ilarion (Rita), Maria Jula, and Anthony (Linda), her grandchildren Stephanie, Catherine, Megan, and Nathaniel and siblings Helen Hart, Millie Muir, George and Donald, She was pre-deceased by parents Michael and Mary (nee Kozar) Jugan, one sister and five brothers. Read more...

JOHNSTOWN, PA [Diocesan Chancery] --- The 2017 Orthodox Youth Mission Team (OYMT) has arrived safely in Alaska. With the assistance of the Orthodox Christian Mission Center, (OCMC) The team will be participating in a week long mission trip in Napaskiak, Alaska. The team of high youth and adult leaders from parishes of the Carpatho- Russian, Orthodox Church in American and the Greek Orthodox Dioceses are excited for this opportunity to serve the Lord and put their faith to work. While in Napaskiak, they will be involved in a church construction project and will be assisting with an Orthodox Youth Camp program. Read more...

JOHNSTOWN, PA [National Jr. ACRY] -- From July 5 -7, 2017. A delegation from the National Junior ACRY traveled to St. John The Compassionate Mission in Toronto, Ontario, Canada to share in the work of the Mission.

While at the Mission, the youth, led by National Jr. ACRY Spiritual Advisor, Very Rev. Miles Zdinak, offered their assistance with meal preparation and other projects of benefit to the mission.

They also had the opportunity to meet with youth from St. Silouan the Athonite Mission Parish and take in a sight seeing tour of downtown Toronto. Read more...

JOHNSTOWN, PA -- The schedule of His Grace, Bishop Gregory of Nyssa for July and August 2017 has been released by the Diocesan Chancery. Read more...