Financial Health Initiative Begins Second Cohort with Expanded Participation

by Deb Colitas | Jun 5, 2026 | Financial Health Initiative, News & Announcements

The Office of Pastoral Life of the Orthodox Church in America has launched the second cohort of the Financial Health Initiative, a program designed to support the financial well-being and stability of its clergy households. Cohort 2 began June 1, 2026, with 36 clergy...

Financial Health Initiative: Archpastoral Reflection

by Deb Colitas | Mar 6, 2026 | Financial Health Initiative, News & Announcements

To the clergy, monastics, and faithful of the Orthodox Church in America, beloved children in the Lord: Glory to Jesus Christ! During the sacred season of Great Lent, the Church calls us to sobriety and renewed stewardship. Through fasting, prayer, and almsgiving, we...

Office of Pastoral Life Launches First Cohort of Financial Health Initiative

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...

The Orthodox Church in America’s Office of Pastoral Life Awarded $1.25 Million Grant to Address Economic Challenges Facing Pastoral Leaders

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...