ARCHPASTORAL APPEAL OF ARCHBISHOP DANIEL 2025 ANNUAL SUPPORT OUR SEMINARIANS (SOS) APPEAL September 2025 Beloved in Christ, The first Great Feast of the new liturgical year is the Feast of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos, two days from now. Whenever we honor our Sovereign Lady the Theotokos, especially when we celebrate her feasts, […]| Diocese of the Midwest
WASHINGTON [DOM] – The Orthodox Church in America and the Macedonian Orthodox Church concelebrated for the first time marking the formal recognition of the Macedonian Orthodox Church-Ohrid Archbishopric’s autocephaly. His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest served during the historic service at St. Nicholas Cathedral, Washington, DC. His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon of Washington […]| Diocese of the Midwest
CHICAGO, IL [DOM] — The annual “Support Our Seminarians” month in the Diocese of the Midwest has begun with the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest, who calls upon the faithful to support the diocesan seminarians. In an effort to build awareness of our seminarians’ needs, SOS flyers are available for […]| Diocese of the Midwest
ARCHPASTORAL MESSAGE OF THE MOST REVEREND DANIEL ARCHBISHOP OF CHICAGO AND THE MIDWEST ON THE BEGINNING OF THE CHURCH YEAR – THE INDICTION Beloved Very Reverend and Reverend Clergy, Venerable Monastics, and Faithful of the God-protected Diocese of Chicago and the Midwest: I greet each one of you with joy as we enter a new […]| Diocese of the Midwest
MADISON, IL [DOM] – On Saturday, August 23, St. Andrew of Crete Music Ministry held a choir workshop at Nativity of the Virgin Mary Church, Madison, IL. The workshop was lead by ministry chair, Archpriest Gregory Ealy. The retreat was focused on the choirs specific needs of learning new music, and reviewing important singing techniques. […]| Diocese of the Midwest
MESSAGE OF ARCHBISHOP DANIEL Concerning the tragic shooting at Annunciation Catholic School, Minneapolis, MN August 27, 2025 To the Clergy and Faithful of Saint Mary Cathedral, Minneapolis Beloved in Christ, I have just learned of the tragic shooting which took place at Annunciation Catholic School, Minneapolis, earlier this morning. Like you and with you, I […]| Diocese of the Midwest
CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On Monday, August 25, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest greeted his seminarians and offered his prayers for the beginning of the school year. The diocese currently has 14 students and is preparing for the annual “Support Our Seminarians” fund raiser throughout the month of September. Beloved Sons […]| Diocese of the Midwest
CHICAGO, IL [DOM] - On Thursday, August 21 and Friday, August 22, the Board of Trustees of St. Tikhon's Orthodox Theological Seminary held their meetings at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL. His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest blessed their gathering, which also welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Michael…| Diocese of the Midwest
SAN FRANSISCO, CA [OCA/DOM] – His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago adn the Midwest partook in the episcopal consecration of Archimandrite Vasily (Permiakov) as Bishop of San Francisco and the West on Saturday, August 16, 2025. His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon presided at the hierarchical Divine Liturgy and ordination rites. Hierarchs of the Holy Synod of Bishops of […]| Diocese of the Midwest
LA CRESCENTA, CA [OCAMPR] – OCAMPR is pleased to announce the 2025 Fall Conference of the Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology and Religion taking place at the University of St. Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, IL October 2-4, 2025. The conference theme this year is, “The Passions: The Theology & Science of Addictions […]| Diocese of the Midwest
CHICAGO, IL [DOM] - On Sunday, August 3, the third day of the Dormition Fast, the Paraklesis was served at the Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL. The service was attended by His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest. The service to the Mother of God was…| Diocese of the Midwest
CHICAGO, IL [DOM] - This summer from June 21-28 nearly 100 young adults from around the world will gather at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL, and at St Xavier University here to participate in Chicago 2024: An International Orthodox Youth Encounter. Hosted by His Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the…| Diocese of the Midwest