Register for OPL Pastoral Retreat

The Office of Pastoral Life reminds priests and bishops of the Orthodox Church in America that Tuesday, September 1, is the final day to register for the 2026 OPL Pastoral Retreat, to be held September 29–October 2 at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, IL.

The retreat, themed “The Fields Are Ripe for the Harvest,” will provide time for prayer, fellowship, rest, and reflection on pastoral ministry, with presentations by Father John Parker and Mother Christophora.

Registration for deacons will remain open through Tuesday, September 8, as space permits.

Priests and bishops wishing to attend are encouraged to complete their registration by the September 1 deadline.