Press Releases

JOHNSTOWN, PA -- The Diocesan Chancery wishes to bring to the attention of diocesan clergy and faithful the following news updates and reminders regarding upcoming activities and events in the Diocese and beyond: Very Rev. Protopresbyter Frank P. Miloro will officially represent the Diocese at the Funeral of His Eminence, Metropolitan Constantine Read more...

SOUTH BOUNDBROOK, NJ -- The Diocesan Headquarters of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the U.S.A. has just announced that His Eminence, Metropolitan Constantine, reposed in the Lord this morning. Read more...

MERCER, PA -- Camp Nazareth is hosting the second annual "Overcoming the World" College Student Retreat from August 6-8, 2012. There will be guest speakers, group workshops, evening social events, food, fun and plenty of opportunity for faith enrichment. This year's theme is "Lord, Save Me, Based on Matthew 14:22-33 Read more...

The spring meeting of the Diocesan Board of Trustees was held on May 10 at the Chancery in Johnstown. Chancellor Protopresbyter Frank P. Miloro chaired the meeting. All trustees were present. The Trustees heard financial reports and operations reports on the institutions and activities of the Diocese. Read more...

JOHNSTOWN, PA - Plans are underway for the Annual Altarboy's Retreat which will take place from July 1-4, 2011 at Christ the Saviour Seminary and Cathedral and SS. Peter & Paul Church facilities in Windber. This is the time and place for your faithful Altar Servers to join other Altar Boys from all over our Diocese. Read more...

ALLISON PARK, PA -- On Monday May 7, 2012, the seminarians from Christ the Saviour Seminary, accompanied by the Very Rev. Protopresbyter Frank P. Miloro, Seminary Dean, attended the 12th Annual Saints Cyril and Methodius Lecture at the Kearns Spirituality Center, situated on the campus of La Roche College in Allison Park, PA. Sponsored by Sts Cyril and Methodius Byzantine Catholic Seminary, the lecture was delivered by Dr. Lewis J. Patsavos, Professor Emeritus of Canon Law at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in Brookline, MA. Read more...

JOHNSTOWN, PA -- The faculty, seminarians and family members gathered at Christ the Saviour Seminary on Friday, May 4, 2012 to take part in graduation ceremonies for two members of the seminary community, The Rev. Fr. Joseph Gingrich and Subdeacon Jonathan Bannon. A special photogallery has now been posted on-line. Read more...

PERTH AMBOY, NJ -- On Saturday April 28, 2012, Very Rev. Protopresbyter Michael Rosco, Pastor of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church of Perth Amboy, NJ, celebrated the 40th Anniversary of his Marriage to Pani Susan and his ordination to the Holy Priesthood. The day began with the blessing of HIs Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, by the celebration of the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy which was presided over by His Eminence, Archbishop Antony of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA. Read more...

MERCER, PA [Camp Nazareth] -- Camp Nazareth is pleased to offer a new event this year in conjunction with Family Day. The event is called Family Camp and is exactly what it sounds like. Families camping together in the Camp cabins and participating in a weekend of services, games,discussions, activities and challenges that are all designed to help families deepen their relationship with God and with one another. Read more...

JOHNSTOWN, PA -- A photogallery showing scenes from Holy Week and Pascha as celebrated by His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios and throughout the diocese is now posted. Additional photos will be added as they are received. Check back daily for additional photos. Parishes who have not already done so may send up to three photos to be included by May 1, 2012. Photos must be accompanied by explanatory caption and emailed to photos@acrod.org. Read more...