The Latest News in the Diocese

Archpastoral Message of His Grace Pascha 2026

To the Clergy, Monastics, and the Faithful of the Diocese of the West, fathers, mothers, brothers and sisters in Christ:

Bishop Vasily attends funeral of Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II

Bishop Vasily attends funeral of Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II On Sunday, March 22, His Grace Bishop Vasily of San Francisco and

Bp. Vasily Presides Over Patristic Nectar Conference, Sunday of the Cross

This article was written by Aaron Hickman for Union of Orthodox Journalists. The original is available on uoj.news. His Grace

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

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

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

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