A new mission has been launched by the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America by the blessings of the Primate and the leadership of Father Vazken Movsesian, pastor of St. Peter Armenian Church of Glendale. The goal of this mission is to train young deacons and pastors to become mentors for students at respective universities.
The first University Chaplaincy mission at USC took place on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 led by Father Vazken Movsesian and the participation of priests and young deacons.