Diocese of New York-New Jersey - Current News

Workshop: "Heaven on Earth! Music and Orthodox Worship"

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400

This workshop, on November 6th in West Nyack NY, will explore the ministry of song and the worshipping community. Topics include: The choir and congregation in the development of the Eucharistic Liturgy, psalmody and the antiphonal structure, the Trisagion and the Cherubic Hymns, and the Rite of Communion.

Diaconal Formation Program Begins Sept 11th

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400

With the blessing of His Grace, Bishop +Michael, a newly established Diaconal Formation program for the diocese will be inaugurated on September 11, 2010. The Diaconal Formation program will be conducted in collaboration with Saint Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary.

Archpastoral Visit: Clifton NJ

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400

His Grace, Bishop +Michael made an archpastoral visit to Assumption of the Holy Virgin Church in Clifton NJ to celebrate the parish's patronal feast -- The Dormition ("Falling-Asleep") of the Mother of God.

Bishop +Michael Establishes New Parish in Lansing NY

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400

With the blessing of His Grace, Bishop +Michael, Holy Apostles Orthodox Church has been established to provide a living witness to the Gospel of Our Lord, God, and Savior Jesus Christ in Lansing/Ithaca NY.

Parish Sleep-over "JOY" and Archpastoral Visit: Shirley NY

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Friday and Saturday, August 6-7, 2010, saw 17 kids and teens - a record number - attend Saint John the Theologian Orthodox Church's third annual JOY Summer Sleep-over. "JOY" (Jesus, Others, You) is Saint John's church school program headed by Elaine Del Gigante and has seen attendance at this summer event grow from 11 just two years ago.

Orthodox Pilgrimage: Ancient and Holy in the Holy Land

Sat, 07 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The faithful of the Diocese of New York and New Jersey are invited to join in an Orthodox Pilgrimage to the Holy Land (Israel, Jordan, and Sinai) led by Archbishop +Seraphim of Ottawa and Canada.

Saint Andrew's Camp Programs

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The 2010 camping program is winding down at Saint Andrew's Camp and Religious Center, Jewell NY, having just finished the third and final week of camp for children ages 7-14. This year the three weeks were developed around themes: Camping & Ecology, Music-liturgical and fun, and Horse Week.

Vacation Church School: East Meadow NY

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Using an ocean-themed adventure entitled “High Seas Expedition – Exploring the Mighty Word of God” nearly 50 children, teens, and adult leaders gathered at Holy Trinity Church, East Meadow NY, for the parish’s 2010 vacation church school program. Participants used scripture and outreach projects to discover the presence of God's Word in their lives.

Clergy Conference and Deanery "Open Forms" Scheduled

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400

A Clergy Conference for all diocesan priests, and three separate "Open Forums" in each deanery to discuss the OCA (draft) Strategic Plan, have been scheduled. These gatherings were blessed by His Grace, Bishop +Michael, in consultation with the Council of Presbyters. The clergy conference will take place in Clifton NJ from August 31 to September 1 of this year.

"The Bishop": A Talk by Bishop Michael

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400

His Grace, Bishop Michael, presented a talk entitled "The Bishop" on July 22, 2010 at the 16th Biennial Clergy Symposium of the Antiochian Archdiocese The theme of the symposium was: The Priesthood: Diakonos, Presbyteros, Episcopos. You may listen to the audio of Bishop Michael's talk online at Ancient Faith Radio.

Proposed Diocesan Deaconate Program Under Review

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400

His Grace, Bishop +Michael, is reviewing the potential and logistics to establish a diocesan Deaconate Program. During the recent meeting of the Council of Presbyters, His Grace shared his desire to enhance and support parish ministries in all ways, including the potential of educating, training and ordaining a permanent deacon in parishes where a suitable candidate responds to this vocational calling.

Release # 2010.9.1 >
Deaconate Program Outline for Review >

Special Presentation: Paramus NJ

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Alexis Liberovsky (OCA Archivist) visited Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church for a presentation on the Autocephaly of the Orthodox Church in America.

OCA Strategic Plan (Draft) Released

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The Strategic Plan Working Draft (Orthodox Church in America) has been released and published on the official OCA website. His Grace, Bishop Michael, strongly encourages all clergy and faithful of the diocese to read and review the document in preparation for upcoming clergy/laity discussions in each deanery (“focus groups”) leading up to the Diocesan Assembly at the Cathedral of the Holy Virgin Protection in New York City on Tuesday, 9 November 2010.

Council of Presbyters Meet

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The newly appointed Council of Presbyters [CP] of the Diocese of New York and New Jersey gathered with His Grace, Bishop Michael, at the diocesan center in Bronxville NY on July 8, 2010. In a meeting that lasted nearly five hours, the bishop and assembled priests discussed a host of issues affecting the life of diocese.

Release # 2010.11.1 >

Picnic for the Clergy Families of the NY State Deanery

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400

His Grace, Bishop Michael, hosted a picnic for the clergy families of the New York State Deanery at Saint Nicholas Church in Auburn NY on Monday, July 5, 2010. Young and old enjoyed a wonderful day of fellowship, fun, and food with a warm (temperatures were in the high 90's) and hospitable welcome by the parish rector, Father Stephen Mack.

Archpastoral Visit: Paramus, NJ

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400

On the weekend of July 3/4, Bishop Michael made an archpastoral visit to Christ the Savior Orthodox Church in Paramus, NJ. Fr. David Vernak, rector, concelebrating clergy, and the faithful of the parish welcomed His Grace for the celebration of the Divine Services and an agape meal.

Archpastoral Visit: Herkimer NY

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400

On Tuesday, June 29th, His Grace, Bishop Michael, was surrounded by the faithful of Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church to celebrate the patronal feast-day of the parish. Special guests included: the Sisterhood of Holy Myrrhbearers Monastery, parishioners of Saint Innocent Mission, the priest of Saint John of Kronstadt Church in Utica NY, and parishioners residing at Valley Health Nursing Home.

Patronal Feast: Manville, NJ

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The feast of Ss. Peter & Paul was celebrated here in Manville with great joy and thanksgiving to our heavenly patrons.

Archpastoral Visit: Rochester NY

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The parish of Saint John the Baptist in Rochester NY welcomed His Grace, Bishop Michael for three days, 18-20 June, marking his first visit to the parish as diocesan bishop.

Special Website Offer to Diocese of NY / NJ

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400

In honor of the consecration of His Grace, Bishop Michael, and in an effort to help the Diocese of New York and New Jersey fulfill the mandate to share the Gospel, Orthodox Web Solutions is offering all parishes and institutions of the diocese seeking to get online or upgrade their website: free website setup and hosting through September 1, 2010.

NJ Deanery Meets with Bp. Michael

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400

His Grace, Bishop Michael, attended a meeting of the New Jersey Deanery clergy at Saints Peter and Paul Church, Bayonne NJ, on Tuesday June 8, 2010.

Interview with Bp. Michael about Episcopal Assembly

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The following interview regarding the recent Episcopal Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Hierarchs of North and Central America, which convened in New York City on 25-28 May, was conducted with His Grace, +Michael (Bishop of New York and the Diocese of New York and New Jersey) on Wednesday, 2 June 2010.

view interview >