The Architecture Department's purpose and goal is
to offer sound advice for parishes and missions in The Diocese of the
West concerning building or property acquisition projects of any kind.
(examples of architecture around the diocese - click
here)
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222 W. Lockeford St.
Lodi, CA 95240
tel. 209-367-0296
fax. 209-367-0288
dsdarch@inreach.com
John della Monica - chair
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The Communications Department oversees all internal
and external contacts of the Diocese. Among other responsibilities, the
Department oversees The Orthodox Vision
(a tri-annual magazine covering the activities of The Diocese of the
West), the Diocesan website (www.ocadow.org), press releases,
publications, and advertisements.
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Rev. Peter Tobias
32 E. Kimberly Ct.
Bozeman, MT 59718
tel. 406-581-5339
frpeter@ocadow.org
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Treasurer’s
Reports and Help for Parish Treasurers are available on-line.
CLICK
HERE
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Office
of the Treasurer
Diocese of the West
22 Dunraven PL
Port Townsend , WA 98368-9500
ph: 510-501-5306
E-mail address is
m_caetta at msn dot com
Mary L. Caetta - Treasurer
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The Committee on Diaconal Vocations
considers applications for Diaconal Vocations candidates, provides a
recommended program of education and formation for those seeking
ordination, and evaluates candidates completing such programs.
The committee also advises members of the Holy Synod of Bishops on a
variety of matters related to the acceptance of non-Orthodox clergy
seeking to convert to Orthodox Christianity.
explanation
of diaconal vocations program (.pdf file)
application form
(.pdf)
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Rev. John Armstrong
6111 S. Pennsylvania St.
Littleton, CO 80121-2255
tel. 303-798-9913 |
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The Legal Department of The Diocese of the
West acts in three main areas:
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Diocesan bylaws |
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Parish holdings within the Diocese |
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A resource in dealing with legal
ramifications of
decisions made
by the Diocese |
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Saint Innocent Mission Society
In 1998, with the blessing of His Grace, Bishop TIKHON,
the Mission Board of The Diocese of the West created the St. Innocent
Mission Society as a vehicle for members of the Diocese to learn about
and become involved in the work of the missions.
St. Innocent, our continent's most celebrated
Orthodox missionary, created such a society himself in 1868, the year in
which he became Metropolitan of Moscow. The goal of his Orthodox Mission
Society was to promote the work of the missions, where he had spent so
much of his time and labors. Our society follows the same charter:
prayer as the basis for all church growth, financial support and work in
common.
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V. Rev. Matthew Tate (President)
3550 SE Aldercrest Rd
Milwaukie, OR 97222
503-659-5593
503-659-3646
fmtate@comcast.net
Peter Schwalbenberg (Chairman)
1236-16th Avenue
San Francisco CA 94122
tel. 415-664-1292
MBChair@earthlink.net
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The Department of Liturgical Music was created to
provide musical scores of the many hymns sung by our churches to the
church choirs. Due to the relocation of the Chairman, this projects has
been put on temporary hold. The desire and plan is to make available on
this website the scores already prepared and any new scores.
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Mountain View Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
tel. 707-584-9491
Rev. Lawrence Margitich - chair
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D.O.R.
The Outreach to Refugees Department provides
information and legal assistance to people who have immigrated to the United
States.
Humanitarian aid is also an ongoing project, making
available food, clothing and health aids to the needy in Moscow, Russia.
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2040 Anza St.
San Francisco, CA 94118
tel. 415-668-5705 |
The Youth Department of The Diocese of the West
(TDOW) exists to
encourage and promote Orthodox youth ministry within TDOW on three
levels: diocese, deanery, and local parish. This vision is in keeping
with the direction of the national church to promote youth ministry in
the specific areas of Worship, Education, Fellowship, and Service among
our Orthodox youth on an annual basis. The Department exists to serve
the youth, youth leaders, and clergy in the development of Orthodox
youth ministry.
The successful fulfillment of the vision of TDOW Youth Department
will depend on the presence of a local youth coordinator in every
parish. These youth coordinators will work together on both a local and
deanery level to promote youth ministry in their parishes and deanery
with the blessing and guidance of their parish priests.
The Youth Department Director (and his Assistant), aligned with this
national and diocesan vision, will conduct deanery-based training
seminars to encourage and equip local youth leaders in the knowledge and
skills of youth ministry, and will also encourage (and facilitate if
necessary) deanery based retreats to bring our young people together to
grow in their life in Christ. An annual diocesan youth retreat will also
be offered.
TOCA
Youth and Young Adult Ministries
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Rev. Michael Anderson
1012 Wagoner Dr
Livermore, CA, 94550
tel. 925-215-1234
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The Education Department of The Diocese of the West (TDOW) exists
to assist the diocesan Bishop in the promotion of Traditional Orthodox
education materials within the diocese. This Department will serve as a
clearinghouse of such available information, which may be found useful
for Church schools and other Orthodox educational programs and classes.
The Education Department Director will collect and post useful, approved
materials on this website. Edifying educational
articles will also be posted.
TOCA
Education Department
Orthodox Christian Education Commission
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V.
Rev. Anthony Karbo
3121 San Luis Dr
Colorado Springs, CO, 80909 -1325
tel. 719-473-9238
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