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.

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.

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.

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.

MUNHALL, PA -- His Eminence, Metropolitan Archbishop William C. Skurla was enthroned on April 18, 2012 as the fifth Metropolitan Archbishop of the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh and head of the Byzantine Catholic (Ruthenian) Metropolitan Church of Pittsburgh, at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.

JOHNSTOWN, PA -- The complete photo and video gallery of Holy Week and Paschal Divine Services at Christ the Saviour Cathedral is now posted.

JOHNSTOWN - [Diocesan Apostolate For Information Technology] - Receiving the Paschal light at Resurrection Matins and singing Christ is Risen for the first time after a long stint in the desert of the Great Fast is something Orthodox Christians look forward to with great joy. Recognizing that many faithful are homebound and no longer able to attend Church, the Diocesan Apostolate for Information Technology has made it possible to share in the joy of Holy Pascha in the on-line prayer chapel.

As we gather to celebrate this great Feasts of Feasts, and together we experience the supreme joy of Holy Pascha, we offer our praise to God for His abundant grace and for the triumph of our Savior Jesus Christ over the power of sin and death. In a magnificent revelation of His invincible might, our Risen Lord has defeated all that corrupts and destroys our human existence.

Beloved children in the Lord, If Christ’s Resurrection referred to Himself, then its significance for us would be negligible. The Church proclaims, however, that, the Lord did not arise alone. Together with Himself, He also resurrected all people. This is how our predecessor, St. John Chrysostom, proclaims this great truth in thunderous language: “Christ is risen, and none are left dead in the grave; for in being raised from the dead, he became the first-fruits of all who were asleep.”

CONSTANTINOPLE -- His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I has begun the process of Sanctifiying Holy Chrism during these first days of Passion Week. The consecration will be complete during Vesperal Liturgy on Holy Thursday.

JOHNSTOWN, PA -- With the setting of the sun this evening, Holy Week has officially begun. Holy or Passion Week is set apart in the Orthodox Church Year so that we might slow down our pace and meditate upon and relive the glory and the agony of that week in our Lord's life which opened once again to all creation the doors of Paradise. The events of this week are presented to us by the Church through Her Divine Services, which unveils its mysteries to us,

JOHNSTOWN, PA --- The Very Rev. Protopresbyter Frank P. Miloro, has announced today, the following schedule of live broadcasts of Holy Week and Paschal Services at Christ the Saviour Cathedral: Holy Friday Vespers - Fri April 13, 2012 - 7:00pm;

JOHNSTOWN, PA -- Parishes are invited to submit photos for an special on-line photo gallery featuring the celebration of Holy Week and Pascha in our diocese. Parishes may submit up to three photos for the photo gallery.

On Saturday March 31, 2012, Holy Cross Orthodox Mission of Columbus, Ohio hosted its first Lenten Retreat. The rVery Reverend Protopresbyter Ken Bachofsky, Pastor of St. Nicholas Church (Warren, OH) and Dean of the Youngstown Deanery, served as retreat master. Retreat theme was "Prayer in a Busy Life."

JOHNSTOWN, PA -- The Diocesan Chancery is in receipt of the recently completed report by The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of North and Central America's Research Coordinator Alexei Krindatch. This report was compiled from survey results submitted by all Orthodox parishes in the United States, including our Diocese. The 40-page report titled, Five Interesting Facts About Orthodox Church Geography and Demography in the United States provides fascinating insight into the life and practice of Orthodox communities today and our American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese in particular.

JOHNSTOWN, PA -- [Diocesan Chancery] The Annual Regional Diocesan Lenten Retreats were well received by our Diocesan Faithful. Held in the eastern, western and central sectors of the diocese, the members of our diocesan family were given the opportunity to retreat from the world for a day and reflect more deeply on their common Christian vocation.

JOHNSTOWN, PA -- Diocesan Youth Director and Camp Nazareth Administrator , Fr. Stephen Loposky; Diocesan Apostolate for Youth Director Fr. Andrew Fetchina and Jr. ACRY Spiritual Director, Fr. Miles Zdinak met in Johnstown on March 19 to explore possible avenues and opportunities for the 3 youth organs of the Diocese to work in tandem

PERTH AMBOY, NJ -- A video of Sunday's Memorial Service on the One Year Anniversary of the Repose of His Eminence, +Metropolitan Nicholas, presided over by His Eminence, Archbishop Demetrios of America at St John the Baptist Orthodox Church has now been posted.

PERTH AMBOY, NJ, On Sunday March 18, 2012 at 4:00 pm, the faithful of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, were honored with a visitation by His Eminence, Archbishop Demetrios of America, Locum Tenens of the American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese of the USA to remember the one year anniversary of the Repose of His Eminence, +Metropolitan Nicholas. Archbishop Demetrios was joined by His Eminence, Archbishop Anthony of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA, and a large number of Diocesan Priests, deacons and faithful of the diocesan parishes of the Eastern Seaboard region.

PERTH AMBOY, NJ -- His Eminence, Archbishop Demetrios of America, who has lovingly cared for our diocese as Locum Tenens during this past year, along with Archbishop Antony of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the U.S.A., will lead the Parastas Service at St. John the Baptist Church in Perth Amboy, NJ tomorrow, Sunday March 18, 2012 at 4:00 pm.