Convening of the Diocesan Spiritual Council
6/24/2026 RIVES JUNCTION, MI -The diocesan spiritual council met under the presidency of His Eminence, Archbishop Alexander on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 during the annual clergy retreat at Holy Dormition Monastery, Rives Junction, MI. The council heard from Father Gabriel Bilas proposing the establishment of a mission station. The council also discussed matters pertaining to the formation of catechumens, particularly referring them to online homilies and talks by Archbishop Alexander. The meeting took place following the Divine Liturgy for the nativity of the holy prophet, forerunner, and Baptist John. In addition to Archbishop Alexander, the full membership of the spiritual council was present which includes Archimandrite Arkady (Migunov), Mitred Archpriest Don Anthony Freude, Archpriest Paul G. Monkowski, Archpriest Matthew-Peter Butrie, and Priest Martin Watt.
