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Next Sunday marks the start of a special prayer initiative for vocations in the Byzantine Catholic Church, inviting every parishioner to welcome “The Call of the Disciples” icon into their home for a week of heartfelt prayer. Join this powerful movement to nurture future Church leaders through faith and prayer.

The Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Parma has officially completed the sale of its former cathedral property at 1900 Carlton Road in Parma, Ohio. The transaction was finalized on September 22, 2025, marking the conclusion of a multi-year transition process.

Starting October 1, mission and outreach responsibilities will transition to regional Protopresbyters as the Director of Mission and Outreach office is retired. For questions about the Byzantine Catholic presence in your area, reach out directly to your regional Protopresbyter for support and guidance.

Join us for our 5th Annual Evening of Hope on October 18th for an inspiring night of faith, community, and support that helps build churches, sustain education, and renew a cherished cathedral. Experience dinner, cocktails, a silent auction, and uplifting words from Reverend Michael Lee—become the face of hope.

Popeye’s Boxing Gym in Akron transforms a former Byzantine Catholic church into a vibrant community hub where discipline, healing, and faith unite to rebuild lives through the power of boxing. Experience a place where every punch carries the spirit of resilience and hope.

Presentations from the Byzantine Assembly 2025 are now online, with two new videos released each week—starting with Ugly Doesn't Evangelize, a powerful reflection on beauty, media, and Eastern Catholic witness.

Join parishes across the Byzantine Catholic Church in praying for vocations as households welcome the Pilgrim Vocation Icon into their homes each week. Sign up at your parish and be part of nurturing future ministers through prayer.

Axios Des Moines highlights the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Parma’s expanding outreach, as the Divine Liturgy begins to blossom in new communities. Join us in prayer and support as this mission grows.

Fr. Marton Egressy has been named Parochial Administrator of St. Stephen Parish (Allen Park, MI) and Sacred Heart Parish (Livonia, MI), effective October 1, 2025. Please join us in prayerful support as he begins this new pastoral mission.

Discover 7 simple ways to weave prayer, reflection, and connection into your family's daily routine—grace-filled practices that align beautifully with Byzantine Catholic life.

Faith meets tech at Theology on Tap! Join Fr. Michael Garvin on Sept. 24 at Jake’s Speakeasy for “More than an Algorithm”—a thought-provoking dive into how technology shapes our spiritual lives. $5 tickets, good company, and deep conversation await!

Looking to deepen your faith and understanding of Scripture? Don’t miss these two enriching Bible studies—each offering a unique opportunity to explore God’s Word, grow in community, and be inspired in your spiritual journey.

The Byzantine Catholic Seminary of Saints Cyril and Methodius invites men discerning a priestly vocation to a Come and See Weekend Retreat from November 7–9, 2025.

This month’s ByziKids Magazine invites families to embrace the back-to-school season as a time to grow in both knowledge and faith, with engaging lessons, creative projects, and spiritual activities inspired by Scripture and the Early Church Fathers.

Pilgrims from across the country gathered at Mount Saint Macrina for a weekend of spiritual renewal and healing, united under the theme ‘Theotokos: Icon of Hope.’ From candlelight processions to joyful youth activities, the Pilgrimage offered grace-filled moments for all ages.

Rooted in faith and lived through love, this year’s ECF program invites all families to embrace their calling as “pilgrims of hope.” Visit godwithusonline.org for resources and register through your parish priest.

Over 120 participants gathered for the 4th Annual Family, Liturgy, and Life Camp, celebrating 30 years of Orientale Lumen and exploring how Byzantine liturgy shapes family life. Mark your calendars—next year’s camp returns August 9–14, 2026, to Cedar Lake Ministries!

Spots are filling fast for the Annual Byzantine Eparchial Women’s Renewal, November 14–16, 2025 at the Lial Renewal Center in Whitehouse, OH. Led by Fr. Andrew Summerson and Laura Ieraci, this powerful weekend invites women to reflect on Eucharistic Revival and Christ’s healing love through prayer, catechesis, and community.

Following the heartbreaking tragedy at Annunciation Catholic School in Minnesota, the Eparchy of Parma stands united in grief and hope, praying for the repose of the departed, healing for the grieving, and peace for all affected.

The St. Philomena Mother Daughter Retreat returned to Maria Stein, OH, for a grace-filled weekend helping girls ages 11–14 and their moms explore authentic femininity through faith, fun, and honest conversation. Rooted in the wisdom of St. John Paul II, this retreat continues to inspire hearts across the country.