MERCER, PA [Camp Nazareth] -- The American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese, the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh Y2AM and the Ukrainian Orthodox League invite Young Adults to come retreat to Camp Nazareth for a weekend with other Orthodox Young Adults from all jurisdictions.

The theme of the weekend retreat is Faith and Politics. The participants will discuss understanding their beliefs, responsibilities, rights and privlileges as Orthodox Christians. Special attention will be given as to how one's Faith plays a role in how we interact with a secular government and understanding how Faith should illumine decision-making in everything, including Politics.

The Keynote Speakers will be Metropolitan-elect Gregory of Nyssa, Fr. Stephen Loposky of the American Carpatho-Russian Diocese and Fr. Nicholas Halkias of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh.

JOHNSTOWN, PA -- The schedule of His Grace, Bishop Gregory of Nyssa for September 2018 has been released by the Diocesan Chancery.

JOHNSTOWN, PA -- [Diocesan Chancery] With great joy, the Diocesan Chancery has learned that the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople at its monthly meeting on August 29, 2018 voted to elevate His Grace, Bishop Gregory to the rank of Metropolitan.

His Grace, Bishop Gregory, in announcing the decision of the Holy and Sacred Synod to the Clergy and Faithful of the Diocese in a special Archpastoral Letter, expressed his gratitude in writing ... His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and the Holy and Sacred Synod have honored all of us. I am truly greatly humbled.

JOHNSTOWN, PA -- The schedule of His Grace, Bishop Gregory of Nyssa for July and August 2018 has been released by the Diocesan Chancery.

JOHNSTOWN, PA - Plans are underway for the Annual Altar Boy Retreat which will take place from Sunday evening, July 1st (Registration is from 6pm till 8 p.m.) until Wednesday, July 4th, 2018.

Our theme this year is the Who am I. The Altar Boys will be learning about themselves, each other and about God.

The Retreat will once again take place at Christ the Savior Seminary, Cathedral and Education Center in Johnstown and at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Windber, PA. This year's outing will be to Teen Quest Ranch in Somerset, PA

JOHNSTOWN, PA [Diocesan Chancery] -- Our Diocese is pleased to announce its sixth annual Family Camp at Camp Nazareth this year in conjunction with Family Day. The event 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.

This year’s theme – “Being Grateful for Your Family”. Come join His Grace Bishop Gregory in the beautiful environment of Camp Nazareth. Come and learn what it means to be a grateful family.

JOHNSTOWN, PA -- The schedule of His Grace, Bishop Gregory of Nyssa for May 2018 has been released by the Diocesan Chancery.

JOHNSTOWN, PA -- [Diocesan Chancery] we are pleased to announce the Inaugural Camp Nazareth Classic Golf Tournament. It will take place at the 4-Star 18 hole Championship Course at Traditions at the Glen Resort, Johnson City, NY on Sunday, June 10. A 1 PM shotgun start is scheduled for the Captain and Crew event. A delicious Awards Banquet will follow at St. Michael's Recreation Center catered by Orlando's with sides of St. Michal's renown holubki. Please mark the date on your calendar for a day of golf, fun and fellowship. Mixed and ladies teams are welcome. Golfers from our Diocesan parishes are invited and encouraged to participate. Advertising support is also being sought from our parishes as well.

Today I greet you with great love and joy in the Name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ following His glorious Resurrection. On Great and Holy Pascha, we behold the triumph of Christ, as He rose from death to life, from darkness of the tomb into the Light. With the Resurrection of Christ, all Creation is filled with a new Light of life and joy. On this Feast of Feasts, this Holy Day of Holy Days, we all proclaim the only truth that matters, the Truth that Christ is Risen!

Through this Truth, we are liberated from the power of sin and death, to receive God’s promise to live in eternity. We feel the inexpressible joy of being united with real life in Christ. During the beautiful service of the Resurrection, waiting in a darkened church, anticipating the Light, we should be mindful of what we are about to experience and its significance. The Resurrection is a real event. It is happening right now for all of us.

JOHNSTOWN, PA -- The schedule of His Grace, Bishop Gregory of Nyssa for April 2018 has been released by the Diocesan Chancery.