JOHNSTOWN, PA -- On the weekend of November 6th through 8th, three students from Christ the Saviour Seminary—Subdeacon Joseph Gingrich, Subdeacon Gregory Robel and Reader David Mastroberte—represented our seminary at the Fall meeting of the Orthodox Inter-Seminary Movement (OISM) held at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in Brookline, MA.

ISTANBUL, TURKEY -- As part of the government’s “democratic initiative” to extend minority rights, Turkey’s Education Ministry has been working on two formulas to re-open the Greek Halki seminary on Heybeliada, one of the Princes’ Islands off Istanbul.

In his letter to our 2009 Diocesan Sobor our Patriarch said, “We must always draw life from the Liturgy of our Church; and at the same time, we cannot forget to respond to the needs of our neighbor, especially during these difficult times in our world. The Church becomes the Church when it identifies with the most vulnerable.” These words sum up the essence of St John the Compassionate Mission

All diocesan faithful and guests are invited to take part in the Diocesan Pilgrimage at Camp Nazareth in Honor of the Feasts of the Transfiguration of Our Lord and the Dormition of the Theotokos from Saturday August 22 to Sunday August 23, 2009.

NEW YORK, NY -- A video of a lecture presented by His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese on December 9, 2009 at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT entitled "St. Paul the Apostle of Joy" is now posted on line.

Beloved concelebrants and blessed children in the Lord, Heaven and earth have united Through the birth of Christ. Today, God has appeared on earth, And man has ascended to heaven. (Christmas Hymn)

JOHNSTOWN, PA The Diocesan Apostolate for Christian Education is pleased to announce that audio files of the recently concluded 7 week introduction to Orthodox Christianity (Orthodoxy 101) Course are now posted. Listen to these informative lectures on line or download them to your i-pod or i-phone.

MERCER, PA The Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage in honor of the Transfiguration of our Lord and The Dormition of the Theotokos, held from August 22-23, 2009 provided spiritual nourishment for those who traveled from near and far to partake in the weekend's activities.

JOHNSTOWN, PA His Eminence, Metropolitan Nicholas has announced the formation of two new diocesan commissions to further the growth and vitality of the American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese of the U.S.A.

BINGHAMTON, NY The agenda for the 2009 National ACRY Convention to be held in Binghamton, NY on Labor Day Weekend, September 4-7, 2009, has been finalized.

On September 30, 1984, His Excellency Bishop John R. Martin was suddenly called to the Lord after 18 years of service to our God-saved Diocese. As the second ruling bishop of our Diocese, Bishop John accomplished much during his episcopacy of almost two decades

[ACROD Information Technology Apostolate] Mp3 recordings of the Moleben To St. Nectarios and an inspiring homily by Fr. Matthew Moriak, are now posted.

The Fall Term at Christ the Savour Seminary opened today. His Eminence, Metropolitan Nicholas joined the faculty and students at the seminary for the opening retreat and prayers.

BINGHAMTON, NY -- Photo galleries of the 65th National ACRY Convention are now posted on the diocesan website.

BINGHAMTON, NY -- The Annual Junior and Senior Convention of the ACRY, the youth organization of the American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese, begins today. The weekend's events are being coordinated by St. Michael's Senior and Junior ACRY Chapters of Binghamton.

Diocesan Campers, are you missing your friends from Camp Nazareth or do you want to meet new friends of the Orthodox Faith? Holy Trinity Orthodox Church is hosting a Camp Nazareth Reunion

BINGHAMTON, NY -- A video featuring a spiritual talk given by Mother Raphaela of Holy Myrhhbearer's Convent of Otega, NY, delivered at the 2009 JR ACRY convention is now posted.

The Diocesan Apostolate For Christian Education is pleased to announce the release of an audio reflection on the beginning of the Church School Year delivered by Very Rev. Protopresbyter Frank P. Miloro.

Very Rev. Protopresbyter Luke Mihaly, Dean of the New England Deanery and Diocesan Representative on the Study and Planning Commission of the Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in America (SCOBA) was recently interviewed on the Come Receive the Light Radio Program.

NORTH ROYALTON, OHIO -- Very Rev. Fr. Michael Conrad, the pastor of Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church, North Royalton, Ohio, fell-asleep-in-The Lord early this morning after a lengthy illness.