Press Releases - 2013

CAMP NAZARETH - MERCER, PA -- Thanks to a generous scholarship grant college students will receive a $25 reduction in the fee for the Overcome the World College Retreat being held May 19-21, 2013 at Camp Nazareth Retreat and Conference Center in partnership with OCF. Each student who attends the Retreat will receive $25 off their tuition. The Retreat promises to be exciting and informative and with this scholarship grant is now even more affordable for each student. Read more...

AKRON, OHIO -- A pan-Orthodox fellowship weekend for Orthodox Christian youth and young adults is being planned in Akron, OH for May 17-19, 2013. Organized through the efforts of a committee of young adults representing parishes throughout the region headed by Michael Pacurar, the event will include a round-robin soccer tournament, ethnic dance exhibition, corn-hole tournament, and international festival. Read more...

JOHNSTOWN, PA -- The Diocesan Chancery has been informed that Rev. Fr. Charles Lehman fell-asleep-in-the Lord on Sat, April 27, 2013. Read more...

JOHNSTOWN, PA -- In recent months several diocesan clergy and faithful have been featured in special podcasts on Ancient Faith Radio. Pani Yvonne Lysack, the wife of Protopresbyter Maxym Lysack, was invited to lead a one-day conference for the Orthodox Christian Women of Montreal. Fr. Deacon Pawel Mucha, Prefect and students of the Lived Theology School in Toronto were interviewed by Bobby Maddex about the unique ministry of the Lived Theology School. Read more...

JOHNSTOWN, PA -- Diocesan Parishes are cordially invited to submit via email up to 3 photos of this year's Holy week and Paschal services for inclusion in a special photo gallery, "Pascha throughout the Diocese". Read more...