Orthodox Church in America Diocese of the Midwest
The Diocese of the Midwest is a diocese of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA). Its territory includes parishes, monasteries, and missions located in eleven states in the Midwestern United States – Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The diocesan chancery is located on North LaSalle Street in Chicago, Illinois.
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The diocese of the Midwest is under the omophorion of Daniel Brum, archbishop of Chicago and the Midwest.
Deaneries
The diocese is grouped geographically into six deaneries, each consisting of a number of parishes. Each deanery is headed by a parish priest, known as a dean. The deans coordinate activities in their area's parishes, and report to the diocesan bishop. The current deaneries of the Diocese of the Midwest and their territories are:
- Chicago Deanery – Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin
- Cleveland Deanery – Ohio
- Kansas City Deanery – Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska
- Indianapolis Deanery – Indiana and Ohio
- Michigan Deanery – Michigan
- Minneapolis Deanery – Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin