The Maronite Voice
A Publication of the Maronite Eparchies in the USA

As of January 2005 the two eparchial (diocesan) newsletters, The Maronite Voice and Maronites Today, have been consolidated into one monthly publication. We have allotted space for the National Apostolate of Maronites (NAM) to publish their news as well.

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April 2008 (PDF 8 MB)
The April 2008 issue of The Maronite Voice features an article bu Bishop Robert Shaheen; Tentative schedule of Patriarch Sfeir's visit to the U.S.A.; Pope Benedict's Message for Easter; information on the Maronite Convention 2008; as well as news and information from different parishes and institutions/

March 2008 (PDF 12 MB)
The March 2008 issue of The Maronite Voice features Easter reflections by Bishop Gregory Mansour; An article on Holy Week traditions in the Maronite Church; information on the Maronite Convention of 2008; as well as news and information from different parishes and institutions.

February 2008 (PDF 8 MB)
The February 2008 issue of The Maronite Voice features Lenten reflections by by Bishop Robert Shaheen; Pope Benedict XVI Message for Lent; information on the Maronite Convention of 2008; as well as news and information from different parishes and institutions.

January 2008 (PDF 12. MB)
The January 2008 issue of The Maronite Voice features New Year's reflections by by Bishop Gregory Mansour; an article on the International Eucharistic Congress; an article on The Canonization of Saints by Chorbishop Michael Thomas; as well as information on Brother Nehme's and Fr. Haddad's causes for Beatification; information on the Maronite Convention of 2008; as well as news and information from different parishes and institutions.

December 2007 (PDF 12. MB)
The December 2007 issue of The Maronite Voice features Christmas greetings by by Bishop Robert Shaheen; an article on the International Eucharistic Congress; an article on St. Ephrem, the Harp of the Holy Spirit; information on the Maronite Convention of 2008; as well as news and information from different parishes and institutions.

November 2007 (PDF 12. MB)
The November 2007 issue of The Maronite Voice features an article by Bishop Gregory Mansour on how to live the Liturgical Year; an article on the Maronite Liturgical Calendar; information on the Maronite Convention of 2008; as well as news and information from different parishes and institutions.

October 2007 (PDF 8.5 MB)
The October 2007 issue of The Maronite Voice features an article by Bishop Robert Shaheen on the Liturgical Year; the annual Appeal of the Synod of Maronite Bishops, information on the Maronite Convention of 2008; as well as news and information from different parishes and institutions.

September 2007 (PDF 8.5 MB)
The September 2007 issue of The Maronite Voice features an article by Bishop Gregory Mansour on the importance of reading the Bible; an update about an exciting project from the Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon; report on the Maronite Youth Conference and the Maronite Convention of 2007; as well as news and information from different parishes and institutions.

July 2007 (PDF Format; 7 MB)
The July 2007 issue of The Maronite Voice features a reflection on the state of the Maronite Church in the U.S.A., by Bishop Robert Shaheen; the financial report of the Eparchy of Saint Maron of Brooklyn; update on the Maronite Convention of 2007; as well as news and information from different parishes and institutions

June 2007 (PDF Format; 8 MB)
The June 2007 issue of The Maronite Voice features a reflection on Mothers, Fathers, the Reciporcity of Love and the Meaning of the Eucharist by Bishop Gregory Mansour; update on the Maronite Convention of 2007; as well as news and information from different parishes and institutions.

May 2007 (PDF Format; 8 MB)
The Mayl 2007 issue of The Maronite Voice features a reflection on the Blessed Virgin Mary by Bishop Robert Shaheen; Patriarch Sfeir's Easter Message; an article on Loneliness by Bishop Gregory Mansour; update on the Maronite Convention of 2007; as well as news and information from different parishes and institutions.

April 2007 (PDF Format; 8 MB)
The April 2007 issue of The Maronite Voice features a reflection on Easter and Holy Saturday (Saturday of the Light) by Bishop Gregory Mansour; The Theology of the Human Person by Archbishop Youssef Bechara of Lebanon; an article on Catholicism and Celibacy by Fr. Paul Morradd; update on the Maronite Convention of 2007; A Message by the Maronite Outreach Foundation as well as news and information from different parishes and institutions.

March 2007 (PDF Format; 8 MB)
The March 2007 issue of The Maronite Voice features an explanation of Holy Week celebration and services by by Bishop Robert Shaheen; A Pastoral Letter on the Mystery of Penance by Bishop Gregory Mansour; update on the Maronite Convention of 2007; An article on the "Piggy Bank" project by the Maronite Outreach Foundation as well as news and information from different parishes and institutions.

February 2007 (PDF Format; 8 MB)
The February 2007 issue of The Maronite Voice features Lenten Reflection by Bishop Gregory Mansour; update on the Maronite Convention of 2007; A Message of Hope by the Maronite Outreach Foundation as well as news and information from different parishes and institutions.

January 2007 (PDF Format; 8 MB)
The January 2007 issue of The Maronite Voice features a New Year Message by Bishop Robert Shaheen; an abbreviated version of "Happy Are Those Who Are Called to His Supper" The USCCB document on how to worthily receive the Holy Eucharist as well as news from different parishes and institutions.

December 2006 (PDF Format; 8 MB)
The December 2006 issue of The Maronite Voice features a Christmas Message by Bishop Gregory Mansour; an article by Archbishop Youssef Bechara about the priestly service in the Maronite Church as well as news from different parishes and institutions.

November 2006 (PDF Format; 6 MB)
The November 2006 issue of The Maronite Voice features an article by Bishop Robert Shaheen about the Maronite Liturgical Year; an article by Archbishop Youssef Bechara on the Maronite Understanding of Priesthood as well as news from different parishes and institutions.

October 2006 (PDF Format; 12 MB)
The October 2006 issue of The Maronite Voice features a declaration, by Bishops Shaheen and Mansour, of the 2006-2007 Liturgical Year as year for vocation; an article by Archbishop Youssef Bechara on the Maronite Church's Identity in Its Worldwide Expansion; Eparchial humanitarian efforts on behalf of Lebanon as well as news from different parishes and institutions.

September 2006 (PDF Format; 12 MB)
The September 2006 issue of The Maronite Voice features a coverage of Patriarch Sfeir's visit to the Maronite Church in the U.S.A.; an article by Bishop RObert Shaheen on the meaning of the Holy Cross; Eparchial humanitarian efforts on behalf of Lebanon as well as news from different parishes and institutions.

July 2006 (PDF Format; 12 MB)
The July 2006 issue of The Maronite Voice features an article on the conclusion of The Maronite Patriarchal synod; an article by Bishop Gregory Mansour on Truth or Fiction; Reflection on St. Joseph, Foster Father of Jesus; an update on the Maronite Convention as well as news from different parishes and institutions.

July 2006 (Supplement, PDF; 2 MB)

June 2006 (PDF Format; 12 MB)
The June 2006 issue of The Maronite Voice features a profile of Patriarch Sfeir as he prepares to make his pastoral visit to the U.S.A. an article by Bishop Robert Shaheen on the relationship of Pentecost and the priesthood; an update on the Maronite Convention as well as news from different parishes and institutions.

April 2006 (PDF Format; 8 MB file)
The April 2006 issue of The Maronite Voice features an Easter message from Bishop Robert Shaheen; an article written (but not published before) by the late Msgr. Michel Hayek; an update on the Maronite Convention as well as news from different parishes and institutions.

March 2006 (PDF Format; 12 MB file)
The March 2006 issue of The Maronite Voice features a message from Gregory Mansour on Maronite Identity and Pride; an article on Patriarch Sfeir's Message for Lent; articles on the celebration of Saint Maron Feast Day throughout the two eparchies; an update on the Maronite Convention as well as news from different parishes and institutions.

February 2006 (PDF Format; 6 MB file)
The February 2006 issue of The Maronite Voice features a message from Bishop Robert Shaheen on the occasion of St. Maron Feast Day, an article on the Lebanese Community in Dayton,Ohio; an article on Pope Benedict XVI's First Encylical, God Is Love; an article on the meeting of the Maronite College of Bishops; an update on the Maronite Convention as well as news from different parishes and institutions.

January 2006 (PDF Format; 6 MB file)
The January 2006 issue of The Maronite Voice features a New Year Message from Bishop Robert Shaheen and Bishop Gregory Mansour; an article on women priests; an article on Patriarch Sfeir's Christmas Message and an article on the meeting of the Catholic Patriarchs In the Middle East; an update on the Maronite Convention as well as news from different parishes and institutions.

December 2005 (PDF Format; 6 MB file)
The December 2005 issue of The Maronite Voice features a Christmas Message from Bishop Robert Shaheen and Bishop Gregory Mansour; an article on vocations; an article on the Mehlis Report and an article on the meeting of the Catholic Patriarchs and Bishops in Lebanon as well as news from different parishes and institutions.

November 2005 (PDF Format; 5 MB file)
The November 2005 issue of The Maronite Voice concentrates on vocations. It also features articles on Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Seminary in Washington, D.C., Our Lady of Lebanon National Shrine in North Jackosn, Ohio as well as news from different parishes and institutions.

October 2005 (PDF Format; 5.5 MB file)
The October 2005 issue of The Maronite Voice features an article on the Eastern Catholic Bishops encounter in 2006. It also features articles on Tradition,Year of the Priest, the Maronite Bishops' Sixth Annual Appeal; NAM Convention in San Diego, California as well as news from different parishes and institutions.

September 2005 (PDF Format; 8 MB file)
The September 2005 issue of The Maronite Voice features an opening letter from Bishop Gregory Mansour on the close of the 2005 Year of the Eucharist and the opening of the 2006 Year of the Priest. It also includes an article on the Annual Maronite Clergy Conference as well as news from different parishes and institutions.

July 2005 (PDF Format; 12 MB file)
The July 2005 issue of The Maronite Voice features an article by Bishop Robert Shaheen on the Year of the Eucharist; Information on the 40th Assumption Pilgrimage; An article on the feelings of the Lebanese people following the recent parlimentary elections; Update on NAM Convention; A testimony of a personal journey and News from different parishes and institutions.

June 2005 (PDF Format; 12 MB file)
The June 2005 issue of The Maronite Voice features the destruction of the Middle East's only Christian radio station - The Voice of Charity; Bishop Douiehi's 50th Anniversary of Priesthood celebration; Information on the 40th Assumption Pilgrimage and News from different parishes and institutions.

May 2005 (PDF Format; 12 MB file)
The May 2005 issue of The Maronite Voice features coverage of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI election and enthronement; News from different parishes and institutions and Update on NAM 2005 Convention.

April 2005 (PDF Format; 13.4 MB file)
The April 2005 issue of The Maronite Voice features coverage of His Beatitude Patriarch Nasrallah Peter Cardinal Sfeir's visit to the United States of America as well as his Easter Message; News from different parishes and institutions and Update on NAM 2005 Convention.

March 2005 (PDF Format)
The March 2005 issue of The Maronite Voice features Easter Message by The Most Reverend Gregory Mansour; News from different parishes and institutions; Update on NAM 2005 Convention; an article about the current situation in Lebanon and an article about a weekend at the Holy Trinity Monastery in Petersham, Mass.

February 2005 (PDF Format)
The February 2005 issue of The Maronite Voice features Lenten Message by The Most Reverend Robert Shaheen; Lenten Reflections and Directives; News from different parishes and an article on The Women in the Ministry of Jesus.

January 2005 (PDF Format)
On January 1, 2005 the Most Reverend Bishops Robert Shaheen, Bishop of the Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles and  Bishop Gregory Mansour, Bishop of the Eparchy of Saint Maron of Brooklyn, decided to merge the two eparchial newsletters (Maronites Today and The Maronite Voice) to form one national Maronite news publication. 

December 2004 (PDF Format)
In addition to eparchial directives and news from various Maronite parishes, The December 2004 issue of The Maronite Voice features articles on the second session of the Maronite Patriarchal Synod held in Lebanon October 17-27, 2004.

October/November 2004 (PDF Format)

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