JOHNSTOWN, PA -- The Diocesan Apostolate for Information Technology and Communications is pleased to announce that in partnership with St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Warren, Ohio, Video DVDS and Audio CD's of the recently completed Scripture Study on the Gospel of St. Matthew are now available for purchase. The scripture study was led by Very Rev. Protopresbyter Kenneth Bachofsky, Professor of Sacred Scripture at Christ the Saviour Seminary. Fr. Bachofsky's depth of knowledge of Scripture and the Patristic witness of the Church

Your Grace, Bishop Gregory of Nyssa, Bishop of the American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese in the United States of America, our beloved brother and concelebrant in Christ, and to the bereaved family and Parish of St. John The Baptist in Perth Amboy, NJ: Grace, peace and comfort to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. With deep sadness we have learned of the falling asleep in the Lord of the ever memorable Protopresbyter Michael Rosco.

HERMITAGE, PA -- On Saturday May 18, 2013, His Grace, Bishop Gregory of Nyssa, assisted by the Very Rev. Protopresbyter Michael Polanichka, Fr. David Mastroberte and clergy of the Youngstown Deanery and other Diocesan and local Orthodox parishes, consecrated the newly constructed St. John The Baptist Orthodox Church in Hermitage, PA. Following the two hour long Consecration Service, The first Liturgy in the newly consecrated Church was celebrated by His Grace, Bishop Gregory and the assembled Clergy.

PERTH AMBOY, NJ -- His Grace Bishop Gregory of Nyssa presided over Funeral Services for the Very Rev. Protopresbyter Michael Rosco. Scores of Diocesan Priests and Deacons, and hundreds of family members, parishioners and friends of Fr Michael Rosco filled the Church to capacity at the Priestly Funeral Service held on Sunday Evening, May 19th and the Divine Liturgy on Monday May 20, 2013.

JOHNSTOWN, PA -- On Sunday, May 12, 2013, The faculty, students and family members of Christ the Saviour Seminary gathered at the Three Hierarch's Chapel for the Annual Commencement Ceremony. This year, the Bachelor of Theology Degree was awarded to Seminarian/ Sub-deacon William George. The Commencement Ceremony began with the celebration of the Moleben Service by Very Rev. Protopresbyter Frank P. Miloro, Dean of Students.

JOHNSTOWN, PA - Plans are underway for the Annual Altar Bby Retreat which will take place from June 30- July 1, 2013 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.

JOHNSTOWN, PA -- A photogallery of Holy Week and Pascha throughout the Diocese is now posted and will be updated as more photos are received. Diocesan parishes are asked to send their photos to acrodphotos@acrod.org.

CHICAGO, IL - ACRY members and Diocesan faithful are cordially invited to the Annual National Senior and Junior ACRY convention, to be held in Chicago from August 30 - Sept 2, 2013. Hosted by St. Michael's Orthodox Church and ACRY of Niles, Illinois at the O'Hare Airport Marriott, the annual convention will offer the opportunity for the faithful of the diocese to gather to review and set in motion exciting new plans for philanthropic, outreach and mission projects, and enjoy Christian Fellowship. There is much to do and see in Chicago and the Niles Parish is looking forward to welcoming you to the area. While serving as the annual convention for the National Sr. and Jr. ACRY, this year, the ACRY is encouraging those who diocesan faithful and friends who are not ACRY members to come learn more about the good works of the ACRY

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.

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.

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

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.

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".

JOHNSTOWN, PA [Diocesan Chancery] -- This past weekend, scores of faithful from the Eastern Seaboard and Western Sectors of the Diocese took advantage of the opportunity to retreat from the world for a day. Diocesan faithful and friends gathered at Holy Ghost Orthodox Christian Church in Phoenixville, PA on Saturday April 20, 2013 to hear presentations by His Grace, Bishop Gregory of Nyssa, Rev. Fr. Peter Zarynow, of Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church, Potomac Maryland,

JOHNSTOWN, PA [Diocesan Chancery] -- This past weekend, scores of faithful from the Eastern Seaboard and Western Sectors of the Diocese took advantage of the opportunity to retreat from the world for a day. Diocesan faithful and friends gathered at Holy Ghost Orthodox Christian Church in Phoenixville, PA on Saturday April 20, 2013 to hear presentations by His Grace, Bishop Gregory of Nyssa, Rev. Fr. Peter Zarynow, of Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church, Potomac Maryland,

JOHNSTOWN, PA [Diocesan Chancery] His Grace, Bishop Gregory headed east the weekend of April 19-21, 2013 where he traveled to Holy Ghost Orthodox Church in Phoenixville for a parish visitation. Arriving on Friday evening, he was in attendance for the Presanctified LIturgy. On Saturday, he served as the Retreat Master for the the Eastern Regional Lenten Retreat, held at Holy Ghost Parish. His visit concluded on Sunday with the celebration of the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy and an opportunity to meet with the youth and adult members of the parish at a Lenten luncheon.

JOHNSTOWN, PA [Diocesan Chancery] -- This past weekend, scores of faithful of the Eastern Seaboard and Western Regions of the Diocese retreated from the world to spiritually rejuvinate themselves at the Annual Lenten Retreats sponsored by the National Senior ACRY. On Saturday April 20, 2013, Holy Ghost Orthodox Church of Phoenixville, PA was the host for the Eastern Regional Retreat. His Grace, Bishop Gregory of Nyssa was the retreat master and was assisted by Fr Peter Zarynow of Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church of Potomac Maryland and Mr Theodore (Theo) Nikolakis, Chief Information Officer of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.

WINDBER, PA -- On Sunday April 14, 2013, His Grace, Bishop Gregory made his first pastoral visitation to Sts. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church in Windber PA. His Grace celebrated the Hierarchical Divine LIturgy, assisted by Very Rev. Fr. Miles Zdinak, Pastor of Sts. Peter and Paul Church. At the conclusion of Divine Liturgy, His Grace, engaged in a dialogue with the faithful and youth in attendance. Following Liturgy, a Lenten Brunch in honor of His Grace was held in the parish hall.

JOHNSTOWN, PA -- [JR ACRY] Camp Nazareth is a place that our diocesan youth love to go during the summer. Wouldn't it be great if you were able to go FOR FREE? Each year, the National Jr. ACRY holds a Camp Essay Contest that anyone across the diocese can enter. If your essay is chosen as the winner, the National Jr. ACRY will pay for one full Diocesan week of camp

JOHNSTOWN, PA -- Dear faithful of the American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese of the USA and friends, we offer our prayers and condolences for all those who were injured and lost their lives in the aftermath of yesterday's terrorist attack in Boston. We share with you the following statement issued yesterday by His Eminence, Metropolitan Methodios of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston: