Education Department for Diocese of the Midwest - OCA

06/14/2026

The St John of Chicago Pastoral Institute has a new page!

The St. John of Chicago Pastoral Institute of the Diocese of the Midwest (OCA) provides high quality, rigorous continuing education programs to train men and women to assist in parish and deanery ministries.

06/11/2026

Archbishop Daniel creates the St. John of Chicago Pastoral Institute!

St. John of Chicago, pray to God for us!

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] - His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Diocese of the Midwest has announced the establishment of the St. John of Chicago Pastoral Institute, a new educational ministry of the Diocese of the Midwest of the Orthodox Church in America dedicated to diaconal formation, cate...

06/09/2026

A good educational opportunity!

Exploring the Book of Psalms
Discover the Poetry, Tradition, and Spiritual Depth of Scripture's Great Prayer Book

The book of Psalms is one of Scripture's most beloved treasures. For millennia, Jews and Christians have prayed, memorized, and meditated on the Psalms — turning to them in seasons of joy, lament, and longing. They are woven throughout Orthodox worship, from Vespers and Matins to the quiet of personal prayer, and the Church Fathers held the Psalter among the most formative texts of Christian life.

Yet what makes the Psalms so enduring? In this four-week online course, Dr. Michael Legaspi explores how these ancient compositions were shaped by tradition and received by the Church — becoming a book of prayer, a treasury of wisdom, and a guide to the life of Christ. Open to all Christians, this course invites you into a fresh encounter with one of Scripture's greatest gifts.

04/01/2026

A worthwhile project! A way for our teachers and those who serve in the Church to dig deeper into their work!

Fr Daniel, the director of the Education Department, was involved in the writing of these modules!

03/17/2026

Ever wondered about almsgiving in the modern world? Ever been moved by the plight of someone else? What is the difference between mercy, pity, and compassion? How does the Orthodox Church think about these things?

This this video is for you!

Topic of discussion: "Moved by Compassion: Exploring the Core of Orthodox Christian Spiritual Life" by Fr John Jones and published by St. Vladimir's Seminary Press (St Vladimir's Seminary Press (SVS Press)

The Department of Education of the Diocese of the Midwest of the Orthodox Church in America presents a Lenten Discussion Series hosted by Fr Daniel Greeson (Daniel Greeson), Department Director and Rector of St. Peter and St. Paul Orthodox Church, Burr Ridge, IL (St. Peter & St. Paul Orthodox Church) Our second conversation is with Fr John Jones, Archpriest-in-charge at Holy Theophany Orthodox Church (Walworth, WI), a mission of the Orthodox Church in America.

The Department of Education of the Diocese of the Midwest of the Orthodox Church in America (@)educationdeptDOM) presents a Lenten Discussion Series hosted b...

03/10/2026

Here is an incredible one stop shop for resources for ministry brought to you by OYM!

Orthodox resources for clergy, parents, and ministry leaders.

03/09/2026

"How to Read the Holy Fathers: A Lenten Conversation with Fr Joseph Lucas"

Join Fr. Daniel Greeson and Fr. Joseph Lucas discuss his recently published book, "How to Read the Holy Fathers: A Guide for Orthodox Christians" published by Ancient Faith Ministries

Enjoy this new Lenten Series brought to you the Education Department of the Diocese of the Midwest - OCA

The Department of Education of the Diocese of the Midwest of the Orthodox Church in America () presents a Lenten Discussion Series hosted by...

03/05/2026

Lenten Video Series!

We will be posting a series of prerecorded video conversations on Lenten themes for our Lenten journey!

First up, is a conversation with Fr Joseph Lucas and his recently published book, "How to Read the Holy Fathers".

In the upcoming weeks we will have other discussions posted regarding compassion, grief, retaining the faith in our families, and catechesis.

Stay tuned for our first video posting!

A practical guide to reading the Holy Fathers, offering advice, tools, and wisdom to approach their writings with discernment and apply them to your spiritual life.