All of us have a role to play in planting the seeds of vocations as we build up the Body of Christ together. Please continue to speak about vocations and ask young people to pray for their vocations. Help them to ask themselves, how God might be calling them to serve.

All Maronite parish music directors, choir members, and anyone who loves music are invited to attend the 2025 Maronite Music Workshop at the Saint Sharbel Spiritual Life Center August 12-13, 2025 led by Fr. Neemtallah (Edgard) Oneissy.

Pope Francis has shown the world the face of that Merciful Father by every word and gesture of his Pontificate. He has taught us that we are all welcome in the Father’s house. May our Holy Father now enjoy that embrace of our Heavenly Father, and may he rest in peace.

Bishop Gregory asks that we pray that our beloved Patriarch may soon return to his extraordinary service to the Maronite Church in the fullness of health.

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. A shepherd of compassion, humility, and profound faith, he returned to the Father this morning.

May his soul rest in the peace of Christ whom he served so faithfully.

The Saint Sharbel Center invites the women in our Eparchy to our first Annual Flourish Women’s Retreat on April 25-26.

It is our sad duty to announce the passing of Mrs. Marilue Simon, on Monday, March 24, 2025. Mrs. Simon was the mother of Father Anthony Simon.

It is our sad duty to announce the passing of Mr. Habib Hanna, on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Mr. Hanna was the father of Father Edward Hanna, M.L.M., and Father Etienne Hanna, M.L.M. Please see the message below from Fr. Albert Constantine. May he rest in peace.

The following transfers and appointments have been made, effective June 1, 2025.

Please see the attached Circular regarding the passing of Mrs. Anne M. Unkefer, the sister of Monsignor Francis Marini.

We are happy to announce that our MYA Southern Regional Retreat will be held March 29th at the St. Maron Parish in Jacksonville, FL and our MYA Northern Regional Retreat will be held April 5th at the St. Anthony Parish in Lawrence, MA.

Please see the attached Circular regarding the passing of Mr. Oscar Wakim Wakim, the brother of Fr. Rodolph Wakim.

Yesterday we received the sad news of the passing of Chorbishop Dominic F. Ashkar.

Please find a draft itinerary, as well as a registration form, and a flyer for the upcoming Eparchial pilgrimage for the Jubilee Year. Father Antoine Kairouz is quite good at directing these pilgrimages, and he has put together a full itinerary for 13 days.

It is my sad duty to announce the passing of Deacon John Manhire on Tuesday January 28, 2025, in Bryan, Texas.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Mary Mazloom, age 94, on Friday, January 31, 2025, with her family by her side. As a faithful parishioner of St. Louis Gonzaga Church, Mary was a devoted member of the St. Mary’s Guild, a former delegate of the National Apostolate of Maronites, a member of the Order of St. Sharbel and volunteer for all church events.

Msgr. Peter and Fr. Armondo invite you to attend the 2025 Maronite Enrichment Days. This event is a two-day seminar focusing on topics related to Syriac theology, spirituality, hagiography, history, and liturgy. Its goal is to enhance the knowledge of both clergy and laity in those areas.

As we enter Holy Lent, Brothers and Sisters, the season of penance and sacrifice, we remember that we are pilgrims of hope, and although we suffer with our Lord, we also know the joy of His Resurrection.

We can reflect His love to others by making a sacrificial gift. I hope you will consider once again the needs of the Eparchy of Saint Maron this Lent.

This Lent, your parish community is once again invited to participate in CRS Rice Bowl as Catholic Relief Services celebrates 50 years of the program. CRS Rice Bowl started in Allentown, Pennsylvania, by parishioners to help families facing famine in the Sahel region of Africa. Shortly after, it was adopted by the United States Bishops and made an official program of CRS.