Somehow we missed this great news, but perhaps it is providential because it allows us to not only share the news, but share with our Pastoral School family the fundraising that Fr. Paul's parish is doing now too.
ARTICLE FROM HOLY TRINITY MONASTERY IN JORDAVILLE WITH PICTURES
With the blessing of the President of the Pastoral School, Archbishop Peter of Chicago & Mid-America, the Spring Graduation weekend for 2024 has been set for June 15-16. On June 15 comprehensive examinations and thesis defense will take place at the Holy Virgin Protection Cathedral in Des Plaines, IL. On June 16, following the Divine Liturgy, diplomas will be awarded to the graduates. Graduating seniors are expected to be present at all the activities on June 15 and 16. Flights out of O'Hare should not be scheduled before 6:00 p.m. on June 16. Please contact me with questions or concerns. Further communication will be forthcoming to graduating seniors. Those who plan to graduate at the June 16 graduation should be in touch with me as soon as possible to finalize any outstanding details.
Very Rev. Fr. Gregory Joyce, Dean
The Pastoral School of the Diocese of Chicago & Mid-America is committed to making high quality Orthodox theological education as accessible to as many interested students as possible. Based on this commitment we have made it possible for students to study either full time or part time in our school, have instituted summer courses, and accept applicants in both the fall and spring semesters.
Applications for admission for the spring semester are due February 1, 2024. Classes begin February 12, 2024. Applications and further information on the Pastoral School programs can be found at our web site.
Questions should be directed to the Dean of the Pastoral School, Priest Gregory Joyce:
fr.gregory.joyce@orthodoxtheologicalschool.org
Pastoral School of the Diocese of Chicago & Mid-America Offers Practical Training Seminar for Deacons & Priests in Southern States
With the blessing of Archbishop Peter, the Pastoral School is pleased to announce an important opportunity for present and future clergymen. The Liturgical Practicum aims to teach the practical application of the liturgics that is studied in the classroom. Participants will learn how to serve according to the traditional practices of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia. The topics covered will range from how a clergyman interacts with the choir during the Divine Services, to how to appropriately use the censer, to how to serve the Hierarchal Divine Services, and all else that every Deacon and Priest needs to know. In addition, all participants will receive voice coaching to allow for the proper use of the voice in chanting and singing. The Liturgical Practicum is designed and highly recommended for new clergymen in the Diocese of Chicago & Mid-America, but ALL ARE WELCOME. Limited space is available so please register as soon as possible. Registration deadline is February 1, 2024. The dates of the practicum are February 22-25, 2024. The location of the practicum is St. Jonah Parish in Spring, Texas.
For more information and to register: fr.gregory.joyce@orthodoxtheologicalschool.org ~ 734-649-5746
On Sunday, 13/26 November, 2024, graduate of the Pastoral School’s Deaconate Program, Benjamin Litter, was ordained by His Eminence Bishop Longin of the Diocese of New Gracanica and Midwestern America of the Serbian Orthodox Church to the deaconate at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in Merrillville, Indiana. We congratulate the newly-ordained Deacon Benjamin and his family with his ordination!
Fr. Gregory, Dean
Pastoral School of the Diocese of Chicago & Mid-America Offers Practical Training Seminar for Deacons & Priests
With the blessing of Archbishop Peter, the Pastoral School is pleased to announce an important opportunity for present and future clergymen. The Liturgical Practicum aims to teach the practical application of the liturgics that is studied in the classroom. Participants will learn how to serve according to the traditional practices of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia. The topics covered will range from how a clergyman interacts with the choir during the Divine Services, to how to appropriately use the censer, to how to serve the Hierarchal Divine Services, and all else that every Deacon and Priest needs to know. In addition, all participants will receive voice coaching to allow for the proper use of the voice in chanting and singing. The Liturgical Practicum is designed and highly recommended for new clergymen in the Diocese of Chicago & Mid-America, but ALL ARE WELCOME. Limited space is available so please register as soon as possible. Registration deadline is October 19, 2023. The dates of the practicum are November 9-12, 2023.
For more information and to register: fr.gregory.joyce@orthodoxtheologicalschool.org ~ 734-649-5746
Пастырское училище Чикагской и Средне-Американской епархии предлагает спецпрактикум для диаконов и священников
По благословению архиепископа Петра для настоящих и будущих священнослужителей Пастырская школа рада объявить о важном курсе. Литургический практикум направлен на обучение практическому применению литургики, изучаемой в классе. Участники узнают, как служить в традициях Русской Православной Церкви Заграницей. Затрагиваемые темы будут касаться всего: от того, как священнослужитель взаимодействует с хором во время Богослужения, до того, как правильно пользоваться кадилом, как служить Архиерейские Богослужения, и всего прочего, что необходимо знать каждому диакону и священнику. Кроме того, все участники пройдут голосовой инструктаж, чтобы правильно использовать голос при пении и чтении. Литургический практикум разработан и настоятельно рекомендуется главным образом для новых священнослужителей Чикагской и Средне-Американской епархии, но мы ПРИГЛАШАЕМ ВСЕХ. Количество мест ограничено, поэтому, пожалуйста, регистрируйтесь как можно скорее. Крайний срок регистрации 19 октября 2023 г. Даты проведения с 9-го по 12-е ноября 2023 г.
Для получения дополнительной информации и регистрации: fr.gregory.joyce@orthodoxtheologicalschool.org ~ 734-649-5746
Dear Pastoral School Faculty and Students,
I would like to welcome everyone to our Pastoral School for this academic year! If you have not yet registered please do so as soon as reasonably possible – you'll want to get involved in the discussions in your classes right away!
If you have technical questions please reach out to our IT Lead, Deacon Joseph Appling:
joseph.appling@orthodoxtheologicalschool.org
We are very grateful for Fr. Joseph for his diligent work for our school – please remember him and his family in your prayers!
If you have any other questions please reach out to me – my contact information is below. Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions whatsoever, or if I can be of any help to you whatsoever! Your feedback is always welcome.
Please find the Academic Calendar for 2023-24 at this link:
Faculty and students are asked to review the calendar and put the information from this calendar onto their own calendars so that important deadlines are not missed.
With Love in our Lord Jesus Christ,
Fr. Gregory Joyce, Dean
fr.gregory.joyce@orthodoxtheologicalschool.org
Cell/SMS/Viber/What’s App: +1-734-649-5746
P.S. Please connect with us via Facebook (@orthodoxtheologicalschool), Instagram (@orthodox_theological_school), or the Dean’s List blog (http://psdcma.blogspot.com/). And please share the word about the Pastoral School – you are our best way to inform others about our programs!
The Pastoral School Fall semester begins on September 4, 2023. We are pleased to announce that the following students have been accepted for this semester:
We congratulate these students on their acceptance to the Pastoral School! And we ask your prayers for success in their theological academic pursuits. Most will be studying in the Pastoral Theology Program, others in our other programs.
The next application deadline for the Pastoral School is February 1, 2024. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so those who would like to apply are welcome to do so at any time for the next semester. The application form can be found here:
We welcome your application! If you have questions, please contact me.
Fr. Gregory Joyce, Dean
fr.gregory.joyce@orthodoxtheologicalschool.org
Cell/SMS/What's App/Viber/Telegram/etc.: +1-734-649-5746
Congratulations to Priest Dmitri Mihaliov, who was ordained by Archbishop Peter to the priesthood at St. Vladimir Church in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Sunday, August 27, 2023! Fr. Dmitri is slated to graduate in the Spring 2024 cycle and will fulfill his service first in Ann Arbor and the Mackinaw Straits Mission of Northern Michigan. Then God willing, when he finished his Ph.D. work at the University of Michigan, in about one year, he and his family will move to the Mackinaw Straits area. Many years to Fr. Dmitri, his wife Katherine, and their children Simeon and Nina!
Also pictured with Archbishop Peter are the newly-ordained Subdeacon Michael Marsh (also ordained on August 27) and his wife Euphemia. We congratulate them on Michael's ordination as well and wish them many years!
Pastoral School to Accept Applications for Fall 2023 Semester
The Pastoral School of the Diocese of Chicago & Mid-America is committed to making high quality Orthodox theological education as accessible to as many interested students as possible. Based on this commitment we have made it possible for students to study either full time or part time in our school, have instituted summer courses, accept applicants in both the fall and spring semesters, and offer instruction in both English and Spanish.
Applications for admission for the fall semester are due September 1, 2023. Classes begin September 4, 2023. Applications and further information on the Pastoral School programs can be found at our web site.
Questions should be directed to the Dean of the Pastoral School, Priest Gregory Joyce:
fr.gregory.joyce@orthodoxtheologicalschool.org
Пастырское училище начинает прием заявлений на осенний семестр 2023 г.
Пастырское училище Чикагской и Средне-Американской епархии стремится сделать качественное православное богословское образование доступным как можно более широкому кругу учащихся. В связи с этим мы даем возможность проходить как полный, так и частичный курс семинарии, организовали летние курсы, предлагаем обучение на английском и испанском языках, и принимаем заявления от абитуриентов как на осенний, так и на весенний семестры.
Заявления о приеме на осенный семестр необходимо подать до 1 сентября 2023 г. Занятия начинаются 4 сентября 2023 г. Заявления и дополнительная информация о программах Пастырского училища размещены на нашем вебсайте.
Вопросы просим направлять Проректору Пастырского училища, священнику Григорию Джойсу:
fr.gregory.joyce@orthodoxtheologicalschool.org
Please find the academic calendar for the 2023-24 school year at the link below:
With Archbishop Peter's blessing, this year summer courses will again be offered in the Pastoral School of the Diocese of Chicago & Mid-America. Applications for admission for the summer semester are due June 15, 2023. The following courses will be offered this year – dates for the courses are June 19 – August 5, 2023 (some courses are slightly longer in duration):
• Liturgics
• Church Slavonic
• Parish Management and Operations
• Thesis Writing Workshop
• Comprehensive Homiletics Seminar
• New Testament Greek
• New Testament Latin
• The Pivotal Points in the History of Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia
• Survey of Mental Illness for the Pastor
All Pastoral School summer courses are available to the general public without the need for a formal application to our complete Diploma program.
To register please visit this following link
For more information or with questions please contact the Dean of the Pastoral School, Archpriest Gregory Joyce (fr.gregory.joyce@orthodoxtheologicalschool.org).
On Antipascha (Thomas Sunday), 2022, graduate of the Pastoral School, Deacon Daniel Scharer, was ordained to the priesthood by Metropolitan Nestor at the Resurrection Parish in Zurich, Switzerland. The new Priest Daniel will serve as assistant to the Rector of the Resurrection Parish, and also work as a missionary to the local Swiss population in hopes of bringing more and more of the native Swiss to the Holy Church. He will also teach a course in the Pastoral School Summer Semester entitled “Survey of Mental Illness for Pastors”, which is a primer for present and future clergymen designed to help them with one of the most difficult aspects of ministry: working with those with mental illnesses. Fr. Daniel has more than 20 years of experience teaching Psychology at the college level, and his Pastoral School thesis successfully compared and contrasted the approach to psychological illness in the secular world with the approach to spiritual illness in the Orthodox Church.
We congratulate Priest Daniel and his family on his ordination! May the Lord grant them many years of service in His Vineyard!
Fr. Gregory, Dean
The Pastoral School Bridge Program, in cooperation with the Synodal School of Liturgical Music, which covers your Liturgics and Church Slavonic requirements, is set for this July 16-29. More information and registration can be found HERE.
Those for whom the Bridge Program does not work can take Slavonic and Liturgics via Populi in the summer as well, but the Bridge Program is a good option for some and we are happy to partner with the Synodal School to provide this opportunity to our students that can take advantage of it.
Fr. Gregory
Fr. Gregory
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