Press Releases
Find updates on recent events, announcements, and initiatives of the Office of Pastoral Life. Each release offers a record of our shared work, moments of gathering, and opportunities for growth in ministry within the life of the Church.
Archpriest Alexander Garklavs to Present at OCA Office of Pastoral Life’s June 2025 Synaxis Clergy Online Event
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.
Office of Pastoral Life Launches First Cohort of Financial Health Initiative
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 their families across the OCA.
The Orthodox Church in America’s Office of Pastoral Life Awarded $1.25 Million Grant to Address Economic Challenges Facing Pastoral Leaders
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 their careers.
Strengthening Our Clergy: The Office of Pastoral Life’s Commitment to Support and Growth
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 Life (OPL) exists to ensure that those who serve the Church—priests, clergy wives, and clergy families—receive the care, resources, and encouragement they need.
Office of Pastoral Life Winter 2024 Synaxis Clergy Online Event Held
More than 100 clergy from across the Orthodox Church in America participated in the OCA’s Office of Pastoral Life (OPL) December 2024 Synaxis Clergy Online Event on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.