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A Look Into Prison Ministry
You're invited to explore the ministry of Christ among the incarcerated through this special presentation by St. Tikhon's Seminary and OCPM.
- Date
- Time
- 10:00 AM
- Place
- St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, Des Plaines, Illinois
An Inside Look Into Orthodox Prison Ministry
Saint Tikhon’s Seminary, in partnership with the Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM) and the Hellenic Foundation, is pleased to announce a special retreat titled “A Look Into Prison Ministry,” to be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Des Plaines, Illinois.
This half-day retreat invites Orthodox clergy, the faithful, and anyone interested in outreach to explore the urgent and sacred work of prison ministry. Through a series of presentations and interactive sessions, participants will learn how they can begin or deepen their engagement with incarcerated individuals.
The event will feature presentations from:
- V. Rev. John Parker, Dean of St. Tikhon’s Seminary
- Nicholas Petrogeorge, Executive Director of OCPM
- V. Rev. John Kowalczyk, Assistant Professor of Pastoral Theology at St. Tikhon’s Seminary and Co-Director of Training and Spiritual Care at OCPM
- Natalie Becerra, OCPM Graduate and Project Manager
Schedule:
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | STOTS & OCPM Presentation
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch Provided
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Workshop on Prison Ministry Engagement
Location:
St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church
2350 E Dempster St.
Des Plaines, IL 60016
RSVP is required, and space is limited:
To reserve your place, please email communications@theocpm.org
To learn more about OCPM, visit www.theocpm.org. For more information about our sponsor, the Hellenic Foundation, visit www.hellenicfoundation.org.