Western Diocese

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• Western Diocese to Honor Rabbi Harold Schulweis of Jewish World Watch — May 12

  On Thursday, May 15th, at 7:30 p.m., the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church under the auspices of Archbishop Hovnan Derderian will host an evening honoring Rabbi Harold Schulweis, founder of Jewish World Watch and spiritual leader of Valley Beth Shalom.

• Recent Publications by Archpriest Fr. Dr. Zaven Arzoumanian — May 12

  The following five books were published by the order of His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church. Among them are two Armenian historiographies translated into English for the first time with introductions and annotations.

• Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of HOVHANNES HANNESIAN — May 12

  Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of the Founder of SHIRAK Publication AND 55 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE HOVHANNES HANNESIAN

• “History of the Western Diocese” Is Published — May 05

  We gladly inform the faithful that this wonderful book is available at the Diocesan Bookstore.

• Celebration Marks the Beginning of Mother Cathedral Construction — May 05

  The beginning of the construction of the cathedral is the realization of years of work to design a beautiful and functional Armenian Church that meets the needs of the community and to receive full approval from all official bodies involved. Therefore, this event was truly a historical moment of celebration for the Western Diocese.

• Primate Joins His Holiness Karekin II Visit to Rome — May 05

  His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, will join the entourage of His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, during the Pontiff’s visit to Rome.

• 81st Diocesan Assembly Elections’ Results — May 05

  Elections were held for the Diocesan Assembly, Western Diocese Endowment Fund, and the Diocesan Council

• 81st Diocesan Assembly — May 03

  The historic 81st Diocesan Delegates Assembly began on the morning of Friday, May 2nd under the auspices of Abp. Hovnan Derderian. The two day meeting was extremely fruitful, touching on issues important to the faithful of the Western Diocese.

• Armenian Church of the Desert Accomplishment - Corrected Version — May 03

  The Diocese would like to inform the faithful that the Parish Council of the Armenian Church of the Desert is working hard to obtain the necessary permits from the city in order to begin construction of the new sanctuary. God willing, The City Council of Rancho Mirage will be considering the matter in the near future. Please note that in a previous version of this communique, it was stated in error that the permits had already been obtained.

• Armenian Church of Portland Purchases Property for New Church — May 02

  Diocesan Council, under the presidency of the Primate, in their meeting confirmed the purchase of the property.