HERMITAGE, PA - Construction is underway in Hermitage, PA on the New St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church. Having recently sold their church complex in Sharon, PA , the faithful of St. John's Parish look forward to parish growth and revitalization in their new parish complex. A photogallery showing the most recent construction progress has now been posted.

JOHNSTOWN, PA [National ACRY] --- The 68th Annual Senior and 29th Junior ACRY Convention will be held in Johnstown, PA, from Friday, August 31st to Monday, September 3rd hosted by Chapter 20 and the Christ the Saviour Cathedral family. The convention hotel is the Holiday Inn in downtown Johnstown, where we have received an excellent rate. The committee has planned a fun-filled convention with some surprises.

JOHNSTOWN, PA -- The Diocesan Chancery wishes to bring to the attention of diocesan clergy and faithful the following news updates and reminders .

JOHNSTOWN, PA [Diocesan Chancery] On Tuesday June 19, 2012, the clergy and faithful of the diocese in the eastern sector of the diocese gathered at St. George's Orthodox Church in Taylor, PA for the celebration of the Supplication Service to the Most Holy-Mother of God. In attendance at the service was Very Rev. Archimandrite Grigorios (Tatsis) a candidate for ruling Bishop of the Diocese. At the conclusion of the service, Fr. Grigorios gave an inspiring homily that reflected on the need for personal spiritual growth, and the necessity for witnessing to the beauty and truth of Orthodoxy in the arena of contemporary culture.

JOHNSTOWN, PA [Diocesan Chancery] - Videos of the Blessing of the New Shrine to St. Nectarios and the remodeled and expanded Rectory, and excerpts from Divine Liturgy from Family Day at Camp Nazareth are now posted on the ACRODDIOCESE You Tube Page.

JOHNSTOWN, PA [Diocesan Chancery] -- The Distinguished Diocesan Donor's Program is on the path of growth! Distinguished Donors responded last year, with contributions totaling $145,454, an 83% increase from 2010. Glory to God! Nearly $108,000 in donations paid for a substantial portion of the Camp Nazareth Director's residence expansion

MERCER, PA [Camp Nazareth] - Audio and video recording of the homily delivered by Very Rev. Archimandrite Grigorios Tatsis at the Camp Nazareth Family Day Divine Liturgy for the Sunday of All Saints is now available on-line.

JOHNSTOWN, PA -- [Diocesan Chancery] An informational webpage has been created to keep diocesan clergy and faithful up to date regarding preparations for the Special Diocesan Priest Assembly, to take place on July 14, 2012 at Christ the Saviour Cathedral.

MERCER, PA -- The 2012 Camping Season was ushered in today with the celebration of Family Day at Camp Nazareth. The day began with the celebration of Divine Liturgy by the Very Rev. Protopresbyter Frank P. Miloro, Diocesan Chancellor and members of the Diocesan Consistory and priests of the surrounding deaneries. The Very Rev. Archimandrite Grigorios Tatsis of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral of New Orleans was the guest homilist. Following Liturgy, a new shrine to St. Nectarios, erected in honor and memory of Metropolitan Nicholas was blessed as was the newly renovated and expanded Camp Director's residence.

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.

Brookline, MA -- The Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) the official campus ministry of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in North and Central America, has launched an exciting new program to reach out to incoming first-year Orthodox college students at colleges and universities throughout North America, named The First Forty Days. As its name implies, during the first forty days of the 2012 fall semester, local OCF student leaders and chaplains will work to make personal contact with all new incoming students.

JOHNSTOWN, PA --- With thankfulness to Almighty God, the Diocesan Chancery has announced that a Special Assembly of Diocesan Priests will be convened on Saturday July 14, 2012 in Christ the Saviour Cathedral by His Eminence, Archbishop Demetrios of America, Diocesan Locum Tenens for the purpose of nominating a candidate for ruling Bishop of the American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese of the U.S.A.

JOHNSTOWN, PA -- The Diocesan Chancery has received word from Deacon Pawel Mucha from our Diocesan St. John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto, that the City of Toronto is about to impose garbage collection charges on non-profit agencies such as St John's. This will cost the mission thousands of dollars. This will seriously impact the mission's ability to continue to operate. They are asking for our help!

PERTH AMBOY, NJ -- On Sunday May 26, 2012, the newly installed cemetery memorial, honoring His Eminence, Metropolitan +NIcholas was blessed by Very Rev. Protopresbyter Michael Rosco at St. John' s Parish Cemetery in Perth Amboy, NJ.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.