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Bishops from across the country recently gathered at Notre Dame to explore how the Church can better bridge science and faith in an age of growing disaffiliation.

In northern Indiana and the Chicagoland region, the Eparchy’s “Holy Flotilla” continues its journey of visioning and strategic planning as local clergy review parish insights and chart a hopeful path forward. Guided by Fr. Michal Bucko, Fr. Andrew Summerson, and Fr. Thomas Loya, the region is navigating change with clarity, purpose, and renewed mission.

What do eggs have to do with Easter? Bring your kids to our Youth Retreat on Saturday, March 21, at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist to explore the meaning behind this ancient tradition through prayer, activities, and hands‑on egg decorating. Lunch is provided, and registration is open now.

Join us on Sunday, March 15, for a Lenten Afternoon of Reflection at St. Joseph Parish in Brecksville, featuring Divine Liturgy followed by a presentation and Q&A with Mother Cecilia and Mother Petra on their new video, Sighs Too Deep for Words. A complimentary lunch will be offered; please RSVP by March 11.

Last week, Bishop Robert and Fr. John Russell visited the Byzantine Catholic Seminary in Pittsburgh to spend time with our seminarians and encourage them in their formation. Please continue to pray for Patrick Kilroy, Father Deacon Joseph Hnat, James Hartung, and David Varga as they faithfully follow God’s call.

On March 26, join St. John Chrysostom Parish and Deacon John Harden for a prayerful workshop uncovering the mystery of the Incarnation through Scripture, hymnography, and the icon of the Annunciation.

Join communities worldwide in 40 Days for Life—an opportunity this Lent to pray, fast, and peacefully stand for the protection and dignity of every human life.

The Department of Homeland Security has eased R‑1 visa rules for clergy, eliminating the one‑year wait outside the U.S.—a change U.S. bishops say will greatly support foreign‑born priests and the communities they serve.

Thirty‑two men gathered for this year’s St. Mary Parish Men’s Retreat, a Lenten weekend of prayer and renewal led by Fr. Jan Maturkanic on the theme “Our Lord Jesus Christ – the Path to the Father.”

Thank you to Laura Ieraci and all who joined our Faith and Finances webinar. Her practical, faith‑rooted guidance offered a fresh way to see how our spiritual life and financial life illuminate one another—watch the recording to revisit her insights.

Teens ages 13 through high school are invited to four unforgettable days of faith, friends, and fun at the ByzanTEEN Rally 2026, held July 9–12 at John Carroll University in Cleveland. Registration is now open, with early‑bird pricing available until April 1.

Over 40 women gathered at Holy Resurrection Parish for a grace‑filled retreat led by Mother Gabriella, beginning with Divine Liturgy celebrated by Bishop Robert and unfolding into a day of prayer, reflection, and community. The witness of the nuns of Christ the Bridegroom Monastery offered much‑needed spiritual nourishment as the faithful prepare for the Great Fast.

Father Marcel Szabo, who served the Church with devotion for more than five decades—including 26 years as Rector of St. Michael Cathedral—fell asleep in the Lord on February 7, with funeral services to be held February 17–18 in Fairview Park.

Explore the Eparchy of Parma’s organizational chart to better understand how clergy and laity work together in leadership, ministry, and service.

A new initiative in the Eparchy of Parma is helping families move beyond “hatch, match, and dispatch.” Raising Them Rite invites parents to form a living Domestic Church rooted in the Byzantine tradition.

Episode 3 is here! Bishop Robert guides us through the opening litany of the Divine Liturgy in Heaven on Earth: Exploring the Divine Liturgy.

Your faith story matters more than you think. Share how Christ and the Byzantine Catholic Church have shaped your life—and encourage someone else along the way.

Jared Hess has been appointed Local Liaison for Youth and Young Adult Ministry, serving the Dayton area and strengthening engagement across the Eparchy of Parma.

This issue invites families to rediscover the wonder of entering God’s Kingdom each Sunday at the Divine Liturgy—and points parents to ByziMom.com for rich resources throughout Pre‑Lent, the Great Fast, Pascha, and beyond.

We are grateful to Decided Excellence Catholic Media for highlighting the people and parishes whose faith, service, and dedication continue to strengthen our local Byzantine Catholic communities.