# Katerini Parents' School academic year commencement > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/katerini-parents-school-academic-year-commencement > Updated: 2026-10-11T11:08:16.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The Katerini Parents’ School – Open University of Katerini has announced its lecture program for the 2026-2027 academic year, marking its 38th year of operation. The program is organized in collaboration with the Regional Unit of Pieria, the Municipality of Katerini, and the Chamber of Commerce of Pieria. Prior to the start of the academic year, the institution held its annual memorial service at the Holy Temple of Saint Catherine on October 11. The ceremony included the blessing of kollyva in honor of Saint Cosmas of Aetolia and was attended by the school’s Board of Directors and local representatives. The academic year is scheduled to officially commence on Monday, October 12, at the Katerini Municipal Conference Center. The opening lecture, titled ‘Eirenaios: The Grandfather of Crete,’ will honor the late Archbishop of Crete, Irineos Galanakis, and features participation from Metropolitan Amfilochios of Kissamos and Selino alongside various local cultural associations. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-11: Katerini Parents' School holds annual memorial service The Katerini Parents' School held its annual memorial service for deceased members in Katerini, marking 38 years of cultural and spiritual activity in the Pieria region. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/katerini-parents-school-holds-annual-memorial-service ### 2026-10-10: Katerini Parents' School announces 2026-2027 lecture program The Katerini Parents' School has unveiled its 2026-2027 lecture program, beginning October 12 with a presentation on Cretan history and culture by Metropolitan Amfilochios. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/katerini-parents-school-announces-2026-2027-lecture-program --- Cite as: Katerini Parents' School academic year commencement. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/katerini-parents-school-academic-year-commencement