The Latest News in the Diocese

Fr Gregory Hanson Becomes First Ordained from DOW Priestly Formation Cohort

By the grace of God, Dn. Gregory Hanson was ordained to the Holy Priesthood this winter at Holy Trinity Cathedral

Diocesan Young Adults Gather for Inaugural Summit in San Diego

Poway, CA – Nearly 40 young adults from across the Diocese of the West of the Orthodox Church in America

2026 Great Lent Archpastoral Message

Great Lent 2026 To the clergy, monastics, and the faithful of the Diocese of the West: Dear fathers, mothers, brothers

2025 Nativity Message from His Grace, Bishop Vasily

Nativity of Our Lord 2025 To the Clergy, Monastics, and the Faithful of the Diocese of the West, brothers and

Thriving Parishes Project Retreat at St. Innocent Church in Tarzana, CA

December 13-14, 2025 The Diocese’s Thriving Parishes Project visited St. Innocent Orthodox Church in Tarzana, CA the weekend of December

Bay Area Celebration of Saint Tikhon November 17-18, 2025

November 17-18, 2025 SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The historic Holy Trinity Cathedral here will host a hierarchical celebration honoring the

Thriving Parishes Project Training at St. John of Damascus Church in Poway, CA

October 25-26, 2025 Thriving Parishes Project Program Director Priest Andrew Smith and Project Manager Brittany Yeager traveled to St. John

Thriving Parishes Project at St. Innocent Church in Pleasanton, CA

Thriving Parishes Project at St. Innocent Church in Pleasanton, CA | November 1-2, 2025 On Saturday, November 1, Priest Andrew

Missions in the Diocese of the West

October 23rd, 2025 Dearly Beloved Fathers, Mothers, Brothers and Sisters: For many years, the missions of our Diocese have been

Centennial Anniversary of Fort Ross Pilgrimage Celebrated

“This is the day which the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad therein.” FORT ROSS, CA –