Press Releases
2023
Metropolitan Gregory Celebrates Eleventh Anniversary of Consecration As Bishop
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, 2023 to His Eminence, Metropolitan Gregory of Nyssa on the Eleventh anniversary of his Consecration and Enthronement as Ruling Diocesan Bishop. Today is also His Eminence's Name's Day, St Gregory Palamas, as celebrated on the Julian Calendar. Read more...
Thanksgiving Greetings
JOHNSTOWN, PA -- It is proper and just to sing to You, to bless You, to praise You, to thank You, to worship You in every place of Your kingdom, for You are God, ineffable, inconceivable, invisible, incomprehensible, ever existing yet ever the same, You and Your only-begotten Son and Your Holy Spirit. You brought us out of non-existence into being and, when we had fallen, You raised us up again, and left nothing undone to lead us to heaven and to bestow upon us Your future kingdom. For all this we give thanks to You and to Your only-begotten Son and Your Holy Spirit, for all that we know and do not know Read more...
Nativity Fast Prayer Challenge 2023
Dear Beloved Clergy and Laity of our God-Protected Diocese,
Glory to Jesus Christ!
It is hard to believe that this month marks the eleventh anniversary of my Consecration and Enthronement as your Hierarch. It has been a very strange couple of years with the arrival of the Coronavirus early in 2020. The pandemic turned our lives upside down in all aspects: physical, emotional, psychological, spiritual, social, and financial. Anxiety and despondency soared dramatically. Many of our Clergy and Laity were exposed and sickened. Unfortunately, we also lost many wonderful people of our Diocese and beyond. May their memories be eternal! Read more...
Schedule of His Eminence, Metropolitan Gregory For November 2023
JOHNSTOWN, PA -- [Diocesan Chancery] The schedule of His Eminence, Metropolitan Gregory of Nyssa for November 2023 has been released by the Diocesan Chancery and is as follows: Read more...
Eternal Memory: + Pani Mary Buletza
JOHNSTOWN, PA - [Diocesan Chancery] -- With profound sadness the Diocesan Chancery announces that Pani Mary Jaczina Buletza, 96, of Point Pleasant Beach, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 8, 2023 in the comfort of her home where she retired 23 years ago.
Born in Fords, NJ, Pani Mary resided in Rankin, PA for 30 years before retirement. Pani Mary was a dedicated and loving wife for 64 years. During that time, she was the consummate Orthodox Christian priest’s wife in public life, the right-hand woman supporting her husband in all facets of parish life. She taught Sunday School, baked for bake sales, arranged altar flowers, hand crafted vestments and winding sheets, removed wax from altar covers, baked Prosfora, replaced vigil lights, delivered flowers and meals to shut-ins, visited hospital bound parishioners and friends, took thousands of messages, attended hundreds of church banquets, folded bulletins, counseled parishioners, and on and on.
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2023 Fall Youth Encounter at Camp Nazareth.
JOHNSTOWN, PA --- [Diocesan Chancery] The National Junior ACRY is thrilled to announce the upcoming youth retreat, the Fall Encounter, set to take place at beautiful Camp Nazareth from November 10th to November 12th, over the Veterans Day weekend. This spiritually enriching event promises a mini Camp Nazareth experience, providing a special opportunity for young individuals to grow in their faith, engage in fellowship, and have a memorable, fall-themed adventure.
The Fall Encounter is open to all youth interested in exploring their Orthodox Faith and building lasting relationships in Christ. Read more...
Schedule of His Eminence, Metropolitan Gregory For September - October 2023
JOHNSTOWN, PA -- [Diocesan Chancery] The schedule of His Eminence, Metropolitan Gregory of Nyssa for September - October 2023 has been released by the Diocesan Chancery and is as follows: Read more...
College Student Sunday 2023
JOHNSTOWN, PA [Diocesan Chancery] --- The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the USA has appointed Sunday, August 27, 2023, as the NEW College Student Sunday for all parishes. As the official campus ministry of the Assembly, OCF is grateful for the designation of this important day, when all Orthodox Christians are called to recognize, offer support, and unite in prayer for college students.
Please consider one of the following opportunities to support OCF and college students:
Become an OCF Parish Partner - Offer a $1,000 contribution to OCF
Become an OCF Parish Supporter - Offer a $500 contribution to OCF
Take a collection on August 27 in support of OCF’s work for college students (or another Sunday in the weeks following if it is not a good date for your parish) Read more...
Register Now For 2023 National ACRY Convention
JOHNSTOWN, PA -- [National Sr. ACRY] The National Sr. ACRY is pleased to announce that it is now possible to register online for the 2023 National Sr. ACRY Convention to be hosted by Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church and ACRY Chapter of Potomac, MD on Labor Day Weekend (Sept 1-4, 2023) Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Hotel & Executive Meeting Center located at 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852 has been selected as the 2023 Convention Headquarters, with a special Convention nightly room rate of $119 plus tax per room. Read more...
Schedule of His Eminence, Metropolitan Gregory For June-August 2023
JOHNSTOWN, PA -- [Diocesan Chancery] The schedule of His Eminence, Metropolitan Gregory of Nyssa for June - August 2023 has been released by the Diocesan Chancery and is as follows: Read more...