The Diocese of New York and New Jersey will hold its 2026 Diocesan Parish Council Conferences this fall, focusing on “Best Practices for Parishes as Non-Profits.”

The conferences will be led by Archpriest Alexey Karlgut, Dean of the New York State Deanery, and Benjamin Goes, Attorney, a member of the Diocesan Council.

Conference Dates and Locations

New York State Deanery

Saturday, September 12, 2026
Saints Peter and Paul Church
401 Hamilton St.
Syracuse, NY
Contact: Fr. Ambrose Inlow, 315-418-5738

Saturday, September 19, 2026
Christ the Savior Church
349 Eastline Rd.
Ballston Lake, NY
Contact: Fr. Matthew Markewich, 518-212-7845

New Jersey Deanery

Saturday, September 26, 2026
Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral
109 Grand Street
Jersey City, NJ
Contact: Fr. Solomon Longo, 919-480-0013

New York City Deanery

Saturday, October 10, 2026
Holy Trinity Church
369 Green Ave.
East Meadow, NY
Contact: Fr. Martin Kraus, 516-483-3649

Schedule

Each conference will begin with registration at 9:00 AM, with coffee, tea, and Danish available. A buffet lunch will be served at 12:00 PM, and the conference will conclude at 3:00 PM.

Questions may be directed to info@nynjoca.org.

Parish council members throughout the Diocese are encouraged to attend the conference scheduled for their deanery.

Download the conference flyer for complete information.