The Latest News in the Diocese
The Holy Synod of Bishops Announces the Upcoming Retirement of His Eminence Archbishop Benjamin
The Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America has announced the upcoming retirement of His Eminence Archbishop
Special Priesthood Formation Cohort in 2025
At the initiative of His Eminence, Archbishop Benjamin, and with the blessing of the Holy Synod of Bishops, we have
Thriving Parishes Project Weekend at St. Mary Magdalene Mission
St. Mary Magdalene Mission, Atwater, CA | November 23-24, 2024 On Saturday, November 23, Priest Andrew Smith, Program Director for
Rocky Mountain Orthodox Youth High School Winter Retreat
Divide, Colorado | December 29-31, 2024 Blessed start to the Nativity Fast! I am excited to finally announce our upcoming
50th Anniversary of St. Michael Orthodox Church, Concord, CA
St. Michael the Archangel Orthodox Church, Concord, CA | November 9th, 2024 On Saturday, November 9, 2024, His Eminence, Archbishop
Recap of the 2024 Diocese of the West Assembly
Church of the Annunciation, Milwaukie, Oregon | October 15-17, 2024 The annual Diocesan Assembly of the Diocese of the West
Thriving Parishes Project Retreat: October 14-15, 2024
St. Nicholas Church, Portland, Oregon | October 14-15, 2024 The Thriving Parishes Project (TPP) hosted 44 parish rectors and lay
Diocese of the West at Canonical Procedures Conference
SS. Peter & Paul Church, Burr Ridge, IL | October 21-24, 2024 After requests over the years from the Holy
Camp St. Sebastian – Pacific Northwest Deanery Camp
By Anna Harryman This year was my first year attending the Pacific Northwest Deanery Camp Saint Sebastian, located at All
Altar Consecration in Santa Maria
September 7th, 2024 – Orthodox Church of the Annunciation – Santa Maria, CA LORD, I have loved the habitation of