The Latest News in the Diocese

Thriving Parishes Project in Phoenix, AZ

SS. Peter & Paul Church in Phoenix, AZ and St. John the Evangelist Mission in Tempe, AZ | January 18th

Thriving Parishes Project in Fremont, CA

St. Christina of Tyre Church, Fremont, CA | January 11th and 12th, 2025 Thriving Parishes Project Program Director Priest Andrew

Report from Tarzana – Los Angeles Fires

Tarzana, CA | January 12, 2025 Master bless! Your Eminence; Fathers, Mothers, Brothers & Sisters, We are very grateful for

St Peter Monastery Work Week, Montana, Opens Summer 2025 Sign Ups

Montana | June 23-28, 2025 Pray.  Work.  Play. We have been amazed by the goodness of God in the lives

2024 Nativity Message from His Eminence, Archbishop Benjamin

2024 Nativity Message from His Eminence, Archbishop Benjamin To the Reverend Clergy and Faithful of the Diocese of the West,

Thriving Parishes Project in Kirkland, WA

St. Katherine Church, Kirkland, WA | December 14-15, 2024 Thriving Parishes Project Program Director Priest Andrew Smith visited St. Katherine

The Holy Synod of Bishops Announces the Upcoming Retirement of His Eminence Archbishop Benjamin

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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