It is our sad duty to announce the passing into Eternal Life in Lebanon today of Mr. Wafiq Naim Eid. Mr. Eid was the Father of Father Ronald Eid, Pastor of St. George Maronite Church, San Antonio, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Najat Eid, his sons, Nasr, Father Ronald, Joseph and their families. The Funeral Service will take place on Sunday afternoon at 4:30 pm at Saint Georges Church, Mtolleh, Lebanon.
It is our sad duty to announce the passing of Deacon Elias Shami on Tuesday July 28, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida. He is survived by his wife Diane, and his four children, Donna, Khalil, Michelle, and Paul. In August 1996, he was ordained a Subdeacon by Chorbishop John Faris, at Christ the King Church in Jacksonville, Florida. In February 2002, Bishop Doueihi ordained him a Deacon at Saint Maron Church in Jacksonville, Florida. he has served with much love and generosity at Saint Maron Church, and will be greatly missed.
As we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Creighton FertilityCare™ System, all are invited to participate in a special one-day Conference dedicated to promoting the beauty of Catholic marriage, the gift of human life, and the Church's vision for Natural Family Planning.
This week Patriarch Elias Howayek will be beatified in the Patriarchal Residence in Diman, Lebanon. There is something special about our Maronite Patriarchs. In particular, Blessed Estephan Douaihy and soon-to-be Blessed Elias Howayek.
We are sorry to announce the passing of Bishop Gregory Mansour's uncle, Gerald (Jerry) James Mansour Sr., at the age of 96 on Friday, July 10, 2026, in Fenton, Michigan. Gerald was born in Flint, Michigan, on December 6, 1929, to Najib and Nahil Mansour. He was the fifth of seven children. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances. He was also preceded in death by his parents as well as his siblings, Albert, Elizabeth, Anthony, Esther, George, and Georgette.
Since last year, the Vocations Team has been meeting regularly and working diligently to create different resources that we have sent you; a vocation video, a poster for all the parishes promoting vocations; a vocation curriculum for grades K-3, 4-6 & MYO; vocation prayer cards, and an icon of the Holy Family mailed from the Chancery to each parish to encourage individual families to pray for vocations in their own families and parishes.
[Pope Francis] approved the “favorable votes of the Ordinary Session of the Cardinals and Bishops for the canonization of Blessed Emanuele Ruiz and 7 Companions, of the Order of Friars Minor, and Francesco, Abdel Mooti, and Raffaele Massabki, Lay Faithful, killed in hatred of the Faith in Damascus (Syria) between July 9 and 10, 1860.”
With hearts full of joy and anticipation, we extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to each of you to the 59th Annual National Apostolate of Maronites (NAM) Convention, set to take place in the vibrant city of Detroit, Michigan! This gathering promises to be an unforgettable celebration of faith, fellowship, and the enduring spirit of our Maronite heritage.
Chorbishop Joseph Francis Kaddo entered peacefully into eternal life on April 26, 2024, after a long life of service and dedication to the Church and her people. In the days before his passing, at Catholic Memorial Nursing facility in Fall River, MA, he was surrounded by priests, religious, family, friends, and the love, admiration, and gratitude of those he served.
It is with great joy that we invite you to the Grand Opening of the Saint Sharbel Spiritual Life Center, which will take place on Saturday, April 13, 2024! The Saint Sharbel Spiritual Life Center is dedicated to the Lebanese-born Maronite Catholic saint whose prayerful intercessions are credited for thousands of spiritual and physical healings.
On January 21, 2024, Pope Francis opened the Year of Prayer in anticipation of the Jubilee Year 2025. The Holy Father’s intention is to have us look closely at how we relate to the Church, to the family, and to the world, according to the wisdom of the Second Vatican Council, and then apply this practically to our own life of prayer.
All young adults (ages 18 to 39) invited for an Easter Retreat the weekend of April 5-7, 2024. Hosted at new Saint Sharbel Spiritual Life Center in conjunction with Our Lady of Victory parish in Pittsburgh. The theme for the retreat weekend is Risen: Hearts on Fire taking their inspiration from the Emmaus Story (Luke 24).
We invite all couples and all adult men and women, to join us in a three part Zoom series which will begin on Tuesday March 12th with Professor Janet Smith who will make the case that artificial contraception has fundamentally altered our understanding of the meaning and purpose of sexuality and God's plan for marriages.
It is my sad duty to announce the passing of Monsignor Assad Awad on February 24, 2024 in Lebanon. Monsignor Awad was born April 25, 1932, in Mar Mema, Lebanon. He served as a pastor of St. Ann Church in Scranton, Pennsylvania from 1969 until 1972, as pastor of St. Elias Church in Roanoke from 1972 until 1997, and in the year 2000. was appointed pastor of Our Lady of Mercy Church in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Dive deeper into the Maronite Gospels for the Sundays of Great Lent presented by the Maronite Servants of Christ the Light and guest contributors. The Saint Sharbel Spiritual Life Center welcomes you to join five sessions live as the sisters and clergy highlight spiritual lessons from the Sunday Gospels.
The 2024 Maronite Enrichment Days, a yearly event for continuing education for Maronite clergy and laity, will take place April 9 through 12, 2024 at the Maronite Seminary in Washington, DC.
Dr. Robin Darling Young, a professor at The Catholic University of America, will be our guest speaker, introducing us to Evagrius of Pontus (AD 345-399) and his influence on Syriac theology and spirituality.
CRS Rice Bowl invites us to encounter God and our global family by practicing these Lenten pillars and by reflecting on how the Eucharist—the Bread of Life— compels us to share bread for life with all members of our human family. Again this year, you and your parish are invited to use CRS Rice Bowl this Lent.
