by Deb Colitas | Jan 27, 2026 | OPL Newsletters
Renewing the Heart of Ministry – Facing the Challenges & Opportunities Ahead The pastoral landscape clergy families navigate is both familiar and demanding. Many priests and clergy wives carry significant responsibility quietly—serving faithfully, responding...
by Deb Colitas | May 25, 2025 | Synaxis
SPRINGFIELD, Va. [OCA] — The Orthodox Church in America’s Office of Pastoral Life (OPL) announces that Archpriest Alexander Garklavs will deliver the keynote presentation at the June 2025 Synaxis Clergy online conference. The event will take place Tuesday, June 17,...
by Deb Colitas | May 5, 2025 | Financial Health Initiative
SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA] — On May 5, 2025, the Office of Pastoral Life (OPL) of the Orthodox Church in America officially launched the first cohort of its Financial Health Initiative (FHI), a program designed to support the financial well-being of parish priests and...
by Deb Colitas | Mar 14, 2025 | Financial Health Initiative
By the Grace of God, the Orthodox Church in America’s (OCA) Office of Pastoral Life (OPL) is thrilled to announce a $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. that will better equip clergy and their families to face economic challenges that can persist throughout...
by Deb Colitas | Feb 27, 2025 | Retreats & Events
OPL Leaders Gather at The Orthodox Monastery of the Transfiguration The well-being of our clergy is essential to the health of the Church. Strong, supported clergy lead vibrant, thriving parishes, creating communities where faith can flourish. The Office of Pastoral...
