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  USCCB - (OCYP) - 2004 Audit Executive Summary: Eparchy of Stamford
The eparchy has a mechanism in place to respond promptly to any allegation where there is reason to believe that sexual abuse of a minor occurred.
The eparchy complies with all applicable civil laws with respect to the reporting of allegations of sexual abuse of minors to civil authorities.
The eparchy does not allow the offender to celebrate Mass publicly, to administer the sacraments, or to present himself publicly as a priest.
www.usccb.org /ocyp/dioceses04/ukrainianstamfordct.shtml   (950 words)

  
  Free Srpska - Zahum - Hercegovina eparchy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Humska eparchy, as it was then called, was based in the church of the Holy Virgin in Ston.
During the war of 1991-1995 on the territory of this eparchy 36 churches were destroyed and 28 damaged.
Eparchy square built in the first half of the 19th century with the chapel of Saint Marija Magdalene built in 1861, destroyed with explosives in 1992 by the Croatian armed forces.
freesrpska.org /en/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=109   (2439 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Eparchy
Under these patriarchates and exarchates came the eparchies under metropolitans; they had under them the bishops of the various cities.
eparchy there shall be a metropolitan bishop who shall have authority over the others.
Church now counts eighty-six eparchies, of which three (Kiev, Moscow, and St. Petersburg) are ruled by bishops who always bear the title "Metropolitan", and fourteen others are under archbishops.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/05484a.htm   (297 words)

  
 The Eparchy of Parma
From the remaining portion of the old Pittsburgh Eparchy, a new diocese covering the mid-west and western portions of the country was established.
At the time of establishing the Passaic Eparchy, he was the pastor of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Rahway, New Jersey, where he was instrumental in the construction of a modern Byzantine style church and a new parish center.
Appointed the second Bishop of the Eparchy of Parma on June 19, 1984, Bishop Pataki had served the clergy and faithful of that eparchy for eleven years at the time of his transfer to the Eparchy of Passaic.
www.archeparchy.org /page/history/parma.htm   (1404 words)

  
 USCCB - (OCYP) - 2004 Audit Executive Summary: Eparchy of Van Nuys
The Eparchy would comply with all applicable civil laws with respect to the reporting of allegations of sexual abuse of minors to civil authorities.
In all instances, the Eparchy advises victims/survivors of their right to report allegations of abuse by a member of the clergy to civil authorities.
The Eparchy would not allow the offender to celebrate publicly, to administer the sacraments, or to present himself publicly as a priest.
www.usccb.org /ocyp/dioceses04/byzantinephoenixaz.shtml   (996 words)

  
 Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Van Nuys
One of the topics at this meeting was the proposal by Bishop Emil Mihalik to create a fourth eparchy to minister to Byzantine Catholics in the western portion of the United States (the third being the Eparchy of Passaic, NJ, which was established in 1963).
As the new shepherd of a small and far-flung flock, Bishop Dolinay, with the assistance of the eparchial officials, laid the groundwork for the new eparchy that would be spiritually strong and materially viable.
In the wake of the earthquake, Bishop Kuzma began a restructuring of the eparchial and administrative offices and relocated the Pastoral Center and residences for its personnel to St. Stephen's Church in Phoenix, Arizona.
www.eparchy-of-van-nuys.org /About-Us.htm   (1734 words)

  
 Eparchy
Each was subdivided into (civil) Dioceses, and these again into Eparchies under governors (praesides, pegemones).
That is to say that in each such civil eparchy there shall be a metropolitan bishop who shall have authority over the others.
The Russian Church now counts eighty-six eparchies, of which three (Kiev, Moscow, and St. Petersburg) are ruled by bishops who always bear the title "Metropolitan", and fourteen others are under archbishops.
www.catholicity.com /encyclopedia/e/eparchy.html   (307 words)

  
 Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Van Nuys
One of the topics at this meeting was the proposal by Bishop Emil Mihalik to create a fourth eparchy to minister to Byzantine Catholics in the western portion of the United States (the third being the Eparchy of Passaic, NJ, which was established in 1963).
As the new shepherd of a small and far-flung flock, Bishop Dolinay, with the assistance of the eparchial officials, laid the groundwork for the new eparchy that would be spiritually strong and materially viable.
In the wake of the earthquake, Bishop Kuzma began a restructuring of the eparchial and administrative offices and relocated the Pastoral Center and residences for its personnel to St. Stephen's Church in Phoenix, Arizona.
eparchy-of-van-nuys.org /About-Us.htm   (1734 words)

  
  Spartanburg SC | GoUpstate.com | Spartanburg Herald-Journal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Eparchy is an anglicized Greek word, authentically latinized as eparchia and loosely translating as 'rule over something', but has the following specific meanings, both in political history and in the hierarchy of eastern churches.
Originally eparchy was the Greek term for one of the divisions of the Roman Empire at the third echelon.
The name Eparchy was, however, not commonly used except in Russia, as the usual term for a diocese.
www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Eparchy   (549 words)

  
 Estonian orthodox Eparchy from 1945 to 1953
In his proclamation to all the priests and Orthodox faithful of the Estonian Eparchy in July, 19, 1945, the Archbishop Pavel felt relieved and proclaimed the process of re-submission of the EAOC finished: “The liberating Army was happily and joyfully greeted.
The decision to appoint Gregorius as locum tenens of the bishop of Estonia was announced in the meeting of the Council of the Estonian Eparchy in February, 28, 1946.
Since Bishop Roman became the head of the Estonian Eparchy in 1951 until death of J. Stalin in 1953 the ecclesiastic and economical situation of the Estonian Orthodox Eparchy was becoming worse and worse.
www.orthodoxa.org /GB/estonia/documentsEOC/thesis2GB.htm   (4359 words)

  
 The Investment Framework Article 3
The Prefecture of Attica (except the eparchies of Troizinia, Kythera and Lavreotiki), that part of the Prefecture of Corinth bordering on the Prefecture of Attica as far as the Corinth Canal, the Prefecture of Thessaloniki except that part west of the River Axios and the eparchy of Lagadas.
Certain communities of the eparchy of Lagadas of the Prefecture of Thessaloniki, the eparchy of Troizinia, the municipalities of Methana and Poros and certain communities of the Prefecture of Attica.
The Prefecture of Attica (except the eparchy of Troizinia, the islands of Aegina, Spetses, Hydra and the eparchy of Kythera), the Prefecture of Thessaloniki (except the eparchy of Lagadas and certain communities).
www.hri.org /MFA/economy/etba/article3.htm   (850 words)

  
 New Page 0   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Eparchial Review Board shall recognize that the failure of any party to cooperate with the investigation may be due to unavoidable circumstances or civil legal or canonical advice.
Any report of abuse received by the eparchy or any of its affiliated entities should be immediately referred to the Victim Assistance Coordinator for immediate outreach to the victim and the provision of counseling services by a licensed professional where appropriate.
The eparchy shall designate a priest who is not involved in the matter in any other capacity to be available to the accused for confidential pastoral or spiritual counseling.
www.syriac-catholic.org /Guidelinesforallegations.htm   (2303 words)

  
 Kurgan eparchy of Russian Orthodox Church
Kurgan eparchy, governed by his Grace Mikhail, the Kurgan and Shadrinsk bishop, is one of the newest in Russian Orthodox Church.
Recently one of Kurgan eparchy temples, namely the Chimeevo temple in honor of the Kazan Virgin icon, has become one of the spiritual centers not only of the Transurals, but also of the whole Ural region and Western Siberia.
eparchy consists of 54 priests and 10 deacons.
b.domaindlx.com /kurganinfo/common/eparh.htm   (861 words)

  
 Eparchy of Saint Maron of Brooklyn
No cleric removed from an eparchial position for allegations of sexual abuse of a minor will return to ministry or service before their case is assessed and fitness is determined by the Eparchial Bishop in consultation with the review board.
In exceptional cases, the Eparchial Bishop may request of the Holy Father the dismissal of the priest or deacon from the clerical state ex officio, even without the consent of the priest or deacon.
The Eparchy of Saint Maron will publish a code of ethics and integrity in ministry to be adhered to by all the clergy and persons in positions of trust in the Eparchy.
www.stmaron.org /policydoc.html   (1793 words)

  
 US Church Relation
As well as being the eparchical bishop of his own patriarchal eparchy, the patriarch also exercises special jurisdiction over all metropolitans, archeparchs (archbishops), eparchs (bishops), apostolic exarchs (vicars apostolic), and all the clergy and faithful of his Church within the geographical area of his patriarchate.
The Eparchy of Saint Josaphat in Parma for Ukrainian Catholics
Those Eastern Catholics who do not have their own eparchy or exarchate established in the USA are placed under the jurisdiction of the local Latin bishop and may be validly dispensed by him.
www.knanayamission.org /eastern_churches.htm   (2068 words)

  
 Eparchy of Adigrat   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Finally, in 1961, the Eparchy of Adigrat was erected in place of the former Prefecture of Tigray and Abune Hailemariam Kahsay was appointed the first Eparch.
The establishment of the Eparchy of Adigrat was a culminating point in the jurisdiction's long history of persecutions and evictions.
The diocesan priests, of what is at present the Eparchy of Adigrat, preserved a deep devotion to the blessed martyr, whom they considered to be their exemplar and model.
www.ecs.org.et /Dios/Adigrat.htm   (782 words)

  
 Serbia Info News / Sacred Heritage of Kosovo and Metohia
The Serbian Orthodox Church on this territory has been active through the Eparchy of Ras and Prizren (situated in the town of Prizren), which was established by joining two historical eparchies, the Eparchy of Ras and the Eparchy of Prizren.
The Eparchy of Prizren encompassed the territories of the old Eparchies of Hvosno, Budimlje and Polim, or Petrovac, that is, the town of Prizren with the surroundings, Hvosno (territories around Pec and Decani), and the places around the influences of the rivers Beli Drim and Crni Drim.
In 1219, when the eparchy was included as a part of the independent Serbian Archbishopric, the territory of Hvosno was separated as the Eparchy of Hvosno, situated in the monastery Mala Studenica, northeast from Pec.
www.serbia-info.com /news/1999-07/25/13536.html   (2264 words)

  
 Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Stamford - Safe Environment
After a careful review of our audit report and a verified telephone interview conducted with the Chancellor on August 31st, the Eparchy has been found to be in full compliance for the third consecutive year.
The Eparchy can proudly state that we have never received a complaint of sexual abuse of a minor by our clergy or personnel.
The Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Stamford is committed to protecting children and young people.
www.stamforddio.org /preface.htm   (241 words)

  
 Eparchy of Saint Josaphat   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The bishop can be reached at the Chancery at (440) 888-1522 or by writing him at P.O. Box 347180, Parma, Ohio 44134-7180.
View the entire "Eparchy of St. Josaphat in Parma Policy and Procedures Concerning Sexual Abuse of Minors by Clergy or Church Personnel" PDF by clicking the icon below.
Copyright 2006 Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saint Josaphat, Parma, OH
www.stjosaphateparchy.org /PolicySA.html   (80 words)

  
 Eparchy
Each deanery has a dean or protopresbyter assigned by the bishop and who reports to him on a regular basis.
The Eparchy of Eastern Canada is organized into 13 deaneries, each headed by a Dean.
Deans are appointed by the Eparch and assist the Eparch in local governance of the deanery and communicate relevant matters to him.
www.ucet.ca /Eparchy.000.000.htm   (69 words)

  
 wcr:03/06/2006 — Fr. William Hupalo oversees Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy
Hupalo, a priest for 30 years, was elected administrator Feb. 13 by the eparchy's team of consultors, a group of 10 priests who give advice to the bishop.
The eparchy needed to appoint an administrator when Bishop Lawrence Huculak was installed as archbishop of Winnipeg and metropolitan of all Ukrainian Catholics in Canada on Feb. 11.
He led the eparchy efficiently for 18 months until the appointment of Bishop Myron Daciuk.
www.wcr.ab.ca /news/2006/0306/hupalo030606.shtml   (501 words)

  
 Eparchy of Saint Josaphat
The Eparchy of St. Josaphat was established by Pope John Paul II for Ukrainian Catholics in the United States with its seat in Parma, Ohio.
The eparchy has as its cathedral church, St. Josaphat's Church on State Road in Parma, Ohio.
The Eparchy includes the states of Ohio, western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, North and South Carolina.
www.stjosaphateparchy.org   (90 words)

  
 Ukrainian Churches of the Eparchy of Peremyshl
This book is encyclopedic in nature and introduces the reader to the architecture and history of approximately 800 churches of Peremyshl' Eparchy beginning with the 11th and up to the 20th century.
Each chapter of the book represents a Deanery and begins with a map showing the locations of all churches as they existed in 1938 based on the Shematism of 1938, the last for the Eparchy of Peremyshl which was dissolved by the Soviet Union in 1946.
Church in Ruins in the Eparchy of Peremyshl
www.iarelative.com /books/peremyshl.htm   (218 words)

  
 Ex-L.A. priest named Maronite bishop | The-Tidings.com
Pope John Paul II has appointed Chorbishop Gregory J. Mansour, who previously served in Los Angeles, as the new bishop of the Maronite Eparchy of St. Maron of Brooklyn, N.Y. The pope also accepted the resignation of St. Maron Bishop Stephen Hector Doueihi, 76.
An eparchy is the Eastern-rite equivalent to a diocese in the Latin-rite church.
Bishop-designate Mansour is chancellor and protosyncellus of the Maronite Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles; a protosyncellus is analogous to the role of vicar general in the Latin church.
www.the-tidings.com /2004/0116/mansour.htm   (400 words)

  
 Eparchy of Lugoj   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Eparchy of Lugoj is pastorated by PS Alexandru Mesian, Bishop of Lugoj.
Their number increased significantly between 1831-1851, thus the need of founding an Eparchy in that area was strongly motivated.
Under these circumstances, there was issued the Apostolicum Ministerium, on November 26, 1853, by which both the Eparchy of Lugoj and that of Gherla (which was to become lately the Eparchy of Cluj-Gherla) were founded.
www.christusrex.org /www2/greek-catholic/eparchys/lugoj_e.html   (100 words)

  
 Eparchy Constantinople (Turkey)
The senior eparchy of Constantinople is founded in 1830 in the days of the most reverend and his Beatitude Catholicos D.D. Gregory - Bedros VI Djeranian.
The eparchy was established first as a presidential archiepiscopal Seat from 1830 till 1866.
The eparchy has thirteen most beautiful churches which 12 of them are in Constantinople and one in Mardin.
armeniancatholic.org /inside.php?lang=en&page_id=315   (594 words)

  
 Amazon.com: eparchy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Byzantine Kyivan rite metropolotanates, eparchies and exarchates nomenclature and statistics (Vydanni¸ a¸¡ Ukraïnsʹkoho katolyt¸ s¸¡Ê¹koho universytetu...
The bishops of the Eparchy of Mukachevo, with historical outlines by Atanasii V Pekar (Unknown Binding - 1979)
Eyes of the Heart: Short Prayer of the Faithful by Eparchy of St. Maron of Brooklyn and Msgr.
www.amazon.com /s?ie=UTF8&keywords=eparchy&tag=lexico&index=blended&link_code=qs&page=1   (423 words)

  
 Thank you for visiting the Official Eparchial Census Website
The Eparchy of Saint Maron of Brooklyn is comprised of sixteen states: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia and the District of Columbia.
This request stems from years of religious persecution in Lebanon and the fleeing of Christians to other countries searching for a better life, this census is to help the Eparchy to be aware of Maronites in areas that we now have no presence.
Bishop of the Eparchy of Saint Maron of Brooklyn
www.maronitecensus.net /Mansour_letter.htm   (251 words)

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