Diocese Update - April 2026

Camp St. Joseph Accepting Registrations

The official summer camp of the Diocese of Worcester & New England, Camp St. Joseph of Damascus offers a joyful, faith-centered experience for youth ages 9–17. Camp runs August 10–16, 2026. Learn more and register at https://campstjoseph.org/

Diocese Antiochian Women Meeting - April 18 in Pawtucket

The Diocese Antiochian Women will hold their next meeting on Saturday April 18 at St. Mary Church in Pawtucket beginning at 10:00 am. Please contact Rima Audy (Rimadaudy@gmail.com) with any questions.

DOWNE SOYO Spring Retreat - May 9 in Worcester

WHEN: Saturday, May 9, 8:15 AM – 5:00 PM
WHERE: St. George Orthodox Cathedral, 30 Anna Street, Worcester, Mass 01604
AGES: Children ages 7–17 are welcome to participate.
COST: $15 per child Cash or Venmo (to Anthony-Abusamra) will be accepted — no credit cards or personal checks. 
If the cost presents any difficulty, please don’t hesitate to reach out — we’re happy to help ensure every child can participate.
Register here 
Registration deadline: Monday, May 4.
This Spring Retreat theme will continue our focus on our church feasts; our children will learn about Pascha, Ascension, Pentecost, All Saints, and All Saints of Antioch. 

SCHEDULE (Tentative):
8:15-9:00AM Check in/Registration 
9:00-9:45 Orthros
9:45-10:30 Breakfast
10:30-12:30PM Learning the Feasts Rotation
12:30-1:15 Lunch
1:15-3:15 Game Time! 
3:15-4:00 Snack Time
4:00-4:45 Vespers
4:45-5:00PM Clean up/Goodbye

QUESTIONS?
Please email Billy Ozone at downeyouthdirector@gmail.com or Tony Abusamra at Tonyabusamra06@gmail.com

Diocese Council Zoom - May 12 @ 7pm via zoom

The next Diocese Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12 at 7:00 pm via Zoom. All clergy and laity are invited to attend to help His Grace Bishop John in the planning of events for our Diocese. For more information, please contact Bishop John. 
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7817624396?omn=86467682042

Meeting ID: 781 762 4396
Passcode: 51519 Bus to Session 2 at Antiochian Village: The Diocese Council will help subsidize a bus to Session 2 at Antiochian Village this year.
Bus will depart on Sunday, June 28 at 5:00 AM from St. George Cathedral in Worcester and return on Friday, July 10 around 7:00 PM. 

St. George Classical Academy - Employment Opportunities

Saint George Classical Academy, a Christian classical school serving families on the North Shore of Massachusetts, is currently hiring teachers for the 2026-2027 academic year, including an Upper/Middle School Math and Science Teacher and a Lower School (Grades 3-4) Classroom Teacher (see links for job descriptions).

If you would like to be considered for future opportunities, please feel free to reach out to Head of School, Juliana Joyce, for more information (Juliana.Joyce@stgca.org).

2026 PLC ThemeSave the Date! Diocese PLC June 20, 2026

St. George Church in Lowell will host the Diocese PLC on Saturday June 20, 2026. Location and more details to come soon!

2026 PLC Theme & Oratorical Theme:

Oratorical Theme: "You Shall be to me a royal priesthood and a holy Nation." Exodus 19:6 Visit https://www.teensoyo.org/oratorical for more details.
Bible Bowl Topic: Book of Exodus Visit https://www.teensoyo.org/bible-bowl for study guide and more details.
Church School Curriculum: A People Set Apart: Book of Exodus Curriculum
Creative Festivals: Theme and Resources

Upcoming PLC Host Parish Schedule

2026: St. George Church, Lowell
2027: St. George Church, Boston
2028: St. Mary Church, Pawtucket
2029: St. George Church, Lawrence
2030: St. George Cathedral, Worcester

Iconography Project at Our Cathedral

Our Cathedral in Worcester is in the midst of a historic iconography project, and you have the opportunity to be part of it in a lasting way. This is a unique chance to have an icon of your patron saint, or a large Biblical scene placed in the Cathedral of our Diocese, where it will inspire generations to come. For more information or to reserve an icon, please contact Fr. Milad at fr.milad.selim@gmail.com 

Image above is a digital rendering of the icons and not the exact background color or icons.

Save the Date!