The Shrine of Our Lady of Mariapoch has released its latest newsletter, highlighting recent updates, events, and opportunities to stay connected.

Pope Leo XIV urged the Church to more deeply value the Eastern Catholic Churches, calling their traditions a vital gift to unity and a source of hope for suffering Christians.

The Sisters of St. Basil joyfully announced their newly elected leadership team, entrusting the next five years to the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Two new videos highlight Lector Jack Figel’s ecumenical mission, including a 25‑minute LOGOS TV documentary and a brief Catholic News Service feature filmed during last summer’s audience with the Holy Father.

Christ calls our eparchy to walk, listen, and encounter one another anew—a theme echoed in Archbishop Lori’s reflection on renewing our political culture as our nation nears its 250th year.

Bishop Robert Pipta joined Region XV bishops at the USCCB Spring Meeting, marked by Archbishop Paul Coakley’s first address and key pastoral discussions.

St. Demetrius Byzantine Catholic Outreach is flourishing in its new home at Our Lady of Mercy Chapel, where the community has already begun celebrating Divine Liturgy and growing in faith together.

Celebrate Archbishop William Skurla’s remarkable journey—from his Minnesota roots to his leadership as Metropolitan Archbishop of Pittsburgh—in this inspiring documentary honoring his 70th birthday.

Episode 5 of Heaven on Earth invites you deeper into the Liturgy of the Word as Bishop Robert beautifully unfolds how the Church receives and proclaims Scripture with attentive minds and open hearts.

Watch the replay of *What Is the Church?*—a dynamic, deeply appreciated presentation by Rev. Michael Lee that many found enriching, energizing, and wonderfully clear.

Deacon Greg is seeking community insight to help enhance the natural beauty of the Shrine’s entrance, inviting anyone with landscape or native‑plant expertise to share ideas and connect with him!

A new Byzantine Catholic outreach is blossoming in Bradford, Illinois, where a generous partnership with the Diocese of Peoria and two supporting parishes has transformed a closing church into a vibrant new community now celebrating Divine Liturgy under the care of St. Anthony the Great Parish with support from Annunciation Parish.

For those 70½ or older, a Qualified Charitable Distribution offers a simple, tax‑free way to support the Eparchy of Parma Foundation while reducing taxable income and fulfilling your Required Minimum Distribution.

The Vatican has released Magnifica Humanitas, a landmark encyclical on artificial intelligence, and our Spring Horizons issue offers two timely reflections to help Byzantine Catholics engage this moment with clarity and faith.

This month, ByziKids invites your family to follow Christ up the mountain and discover why Scripture so often reveals God on the heights—while helping you create a “mountaintop atmosphere” of prayer at home.

The Eparchy congratulates Fr. Andrew Summerson on his appointment as Academic Director of the Sheptytsky Institute, a role he now embraces alongside his pastoral service in Whiting and Munster.

The 30th Orientale Lumen Conference returns July 13–15 in Washington, DC, gathering leading Catholic and Orthodox voices to explore “Ecumenical Crossroad: Consensus Achieved – What’s Next?”—a rare chance to learn and mingle with high Church officials.

The ninth Miracle of Mariapoch Gala brought more than 120 supporters together for an evening of dinner, music, and generosity—raising an estimated $16,000–$17,000 for the Shrine’s ongoing restoration and Project 2024.

Discover the unique joys and challenges of shepherding a vast Byzantine Catholic eparchy stretching across twelve states. In this month’s Parish Neighbors (Brunswick, Medina, and Portage Lakes), Bishop Robert reflects on his first two and a half years as the Sixth Bishop of Parma—sharing what it means to pray with, walk with, and listen to the faithful spread throughout the American Heartland.

The Vatican has released a new report outlining concrete steps for implementing a more synodal Church—one that listens, walks together, and strengthens communion at every level of ecclesial life