Call for Sponsors

The Eastern Churches Seminar planning committee, comprised of clergy and laity from the Orthodox, Byzantine Catholic and Roman Catholic traditions, seeks patrons to help defray seminar expenses. Donors contributing at least $100 will be listed on the patron page of the seminar program. 

Donations may be made by check, payable to John Carroll University. Please write “Eastern Churches Seminar” in the memo line and mail to: 

Tuohy Center for Interreligious Understanding 

Department of Theology and Religious Studies

John Carroll University

1 John Carroll Boulevard, University Heights, OH 44118

Planning Committee

Co-Chairs:

Dr. Ovidiu Lucian Vatamanu - St. Mary Romanian Orthodox Cathedral 

Prof. Kenneth J. Kovach - St. Theodosius Cathedral 

Committee Members:

Dr. Joyce A. Banjac - Notre Dame College (Retired)

Rev. Alexander Garklavs - Holy Trinity Orthodox Church (Retired)

Rev. Michael Hayduk - Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Parma (Retired)

Deacon Michael Hayes - Catholic Diocese of Cleveland

Rev. Joseph Hilinski - Catholic Diocese of Cleveland (Retired)

Sr. Karita Ivancic - Notre Dame College (Retired) & Sisters of Notre Dame

Loretta (Lory) Nemeth - Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Parma (Retired)

Rev. Cezar Pelin - St. Mary Romanian Orthodox Cathedral

Michael Latsko - Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Parma

Hosting Institution:

Dr. Edward Hahnenberg (Director)

Dr. Semiha Topal (Associate Director)

Tuohy Center for Interreligious Understanding at John Carroll University