Orthodox Church in America Diocese of the Midwest

The states in which the Diocese of the Midwest has jurisdiction.

The Diocese of the Midwest is a diocese of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA). Its territory includes parishes, monasteries, and missions located in eleven states in the Midwestern United States – Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The diocesan chancery is located on North LaSalle Street in Chicago, Illinois.

The diocese of the Midwest is under the omophorion of Paul Gassios, Bishop of Chicago and the Midwest. Bishop Paul was consecrated in Chicago on December 27, 2014.

Deaneries

The diocese is grouped geographically into six deaneries, each consisting of a number of parishes. Each deanery is headed by a parish priest, known as a dean. The deans coordinate activities in their area's parishes, and report to the diocesan bishop. The current deaneries of the Diocese of the Midwest and their territories are:

• Chicago Deanery – Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin
• Cleveland Deanery – Ohio
• Kansas City Deanery – Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska
• Indianapolis Deanery – Indiana and Ohio
• Michigan Deanery – Michigan
• Minneapolis Deanery – Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin

See also

• St. Peter and St. Paul Orthodox Church

External links

• Official site
• Holy Trinity Cathedral, the Diocesan See

Video About the OCA Diocese of the Midwest