Resources

Websites, Eparchies, churches, and other information to learn about the Byzantine Rite and Eastern Catholic Spirituality

Light of the East

Listen to Fr. Thomas Loya teach about the beauty of the Eastern Catholic church. With over 1,000 recorded episodes, “Light of the East” is a unique program that reveals how the riches of the Eastern Catholic Churches – their liturgies, spirituality and relevancy – are a gift to the whole Church and to today’s world. “Light of the East” is broadcast in the greater Chicago area on AM750 WNDZ Sundays at 1:30 p.m. CST or listen online by visiting the podcast homepage.

“Light of the East” can be heard on various radio stations in the United States including EWTN affiliates, Ave Maria Radio, and The Guadalupe Radio Network.

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Tabor Life

The Tabor Life Institute for education and formation in the Theology of the Body functions out of Annunciation parish. The Institute organizes seminars, retreats, teacher training and supplies materials in this life-altering teaching. This teaching presents the entire world of human sexuality and relationships through the Sacramental Liturgical worldview as delivered by Pope John Paul II’s “theology of the body. To find out more about The Tabor Life Institute go to www.taborlife.org.

To arrange study sessions, conferences, retreats or for information about resources call: (708) 645-0762 or email: taborlife@earthlink.net

Fr. Thomas J. Loya writes a monthly column dealing with the hot button issues of our day in the HOMER HORIZON newspaper and also a bi-weekly column in the HORIZONS newspaper of the Eparchy of Parma.

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The Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Parma
Eparchy of Parma was established in February 1969 by Pope Paul VI in the papal decree, “Christi Ecclesia.” Bishop Kurt Burnette, Apostolic Administrator of the Eparchy of Parma.

Other churches in the Eparchy:

St. Anthanasius Byzantine Catholic Church
Indianapolis, IN
www.saindy.com

St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church
Merrillville, IN
www.stmichaelbyz.org

St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church
Minneapolis, MN
stjohnminneapolis.webs.com

St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church
Munster, IN
www.stnicholasmunster.com

St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church
Whiting, IN
www.stmarywhiting.org

St. Luke Byzantine Catholic Church
Kansas City, MO
byzantinekc.org

Eastern Iowa Outreach
Iowa City, IA
www.eceia.org

Omaha Outreach
Omaha & Lincoln, NE
www.omahabyzantine.com

St. Louis Mission
St. Louis, MO
www.byzcath.org/stlouis

ByzanTEEN
An organization that brings together Byzantine Catholic teenagers from throughout the United States.

Greek Catholic Union
GCU is a Fraternal Benefit Society providing life insurance, annuities and additional products to its members which number more than 40,000. Because GCU is a Fraternal Organization, it provides aid and assistance to its members, to churches, and to humankind. Among Fraternal Benefit Societies GCU has the largest asset base of all societies domiciled in Pennsylvania. Organized in 1892, GCU has a rich history stemming from its Eastern European founders down to its present day diverse membership.

Prologue of Ohrid
Read the Prolog for any day of the year.

Eastern Christian Media
We are the people of Eastern Christian Media and Gemini Productions. We are specialists in new media, broadband broadcast, web and internet communications, editors, graphic artists, writers, and producers.

A comprehensive plan of outreach to our neighbors and surrounding communities. Annunciation parish is also a part of the EVANGELIZATION MOVEMENT in the Byzantine Catholic Church in America.

Annunciation parish is one of the founders of a growing broad band broadcasting effort for information on the Eastern Catholic Churches.

Oriental Lumen Television
Annunciation parish is also one of the founders of this source for streaming video of Orientale Lumen Television programs. Eastern worship services and presentations can be viewed on this site.

Pro-life Action League
Prayer Vigils Against Planned Parenthood and in favor of Life

Catholic Radio International
“A Body of Truth”: Enter the “H-Zone” (Honesty Zone) with Fr. Thomas J. Loya as he addresses the hot button issues of today with a perspective unlike anything being heard on radio and TV today.

EWTN Radio and Ave Maria Radio
Radio affiliates carrying Light of the East Radio program.