Archpriest Joseph Lickwar, Chancellor of the Diocese, was awarded the Mitre (honorary “crown”) and diocesan Gramota (certificate of appreciation) in honor of the 55th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Holy Priesthood (July 7, 1963), by His Eminence, Archbishop Michael, in Saints Peter and Paul Church, Jersey City NJ, on Sunday, 10 June 2018.  "Axios! Axios! Axios!"

The list of Distinguished Diocesan Benefactors supporting vital ministries in our diocese through their financial gifts is growing daily! Click on the image above to see the updated/current "Honor Roll."  To learn about the DDB program and how you can join in the effort, please click here >

The conference speaker, Very Reverend Thomas Soroka, has led his parish of Saint Nicholas in McKees Rocks PA in a remarkable season of renewal over the past several years. Archbishop Michael has invited Father Thomas to share his story with us and offer guidance for facilitating renewal in our own parishes. The Conferences are coming up very soon!

Saturday, June 30th in Paramus NJ

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Saint Nicholas Church in Cohoes NY will celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the martyrdom of Saint Elizabeth "the Royal" on Sunday, 1 July 2018. A Hierarchical Divine Liturgy will begin the commemorations at 9:30 a.m. folowed by brunch. At 1:30 p.m. an Akathist (service of praise) to Saint Elizabeth will be served and Father Ilya Gotlinsky will speak on the life of Saint Elizabeth. The public is invited, admittance is free. See the invitation here >

Two Church School Workshops for coordinators, teachers, and anyone interested in the religious education of our children will be presented this year; one in Syracuse NY (August 18) and another in Paramus NJ (August 25). This year's presenter, Shelley Finkler, will explore a new method of Montessori-based Orthodox Christian Education. For information please click here >>>

As the Camp’s chapel bell rings, so will start the Annual Saint Andrew’s Camp Bike Ride (SACBR). The bike ride is a charity event in an effort to support the camp. Each year the Ride is held on the 4th Saturday in August.  This year the Ride will be on Saturday, August 25th, 2018. Archbishop Michael has long rallied to “train up” our youth. His recent appeal to support the Camp was clear: “Saint Andrew’s Camp remains an invaluable way to link Orthodox Christian children to one another…”