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May 22, 2026

Registration Now Open for 2026 Pastoral Retreat

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The Office of Pastoral Life of the Orthodox Church in America has announced registration is now open for its 2026 Pastoral Retreat, to be held September 29 through October 2, 2026, at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, IL.

This in-person gathering establishes a shared rhythm of prayer, collaborative…

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