In the coming 2026 Lebanese election, Lebanese citizens living abroad will only be allowed to vote for 6 parliamentary seats instead of the full 128 parliamentary seats like those living in Lebanon.

Dear Friend in Christ, I would like to ask you to consider helping Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Seminary. The Seminary is located near Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. Since its establishment in 1961, over 80 men who graduated from the Seminary have been ordained priests to serve throughout the United States, including two bishops.

Attached please find the Lenten message of our Patriarch. Wishing you all a blessed Lent.

There is an upcoming Workshop led by Fr. Neemtallah Oneissy on Maronite Music. We hope you can encourage your choir members and interested parishioners to join in this Workshop.

Chorbishop Joseph Lahoud entered peacefully into eternal life on July 16, 2025, after a long life of service and dedication to the Church and her people. May God grant eternal rest to his faithful servant and priest.

Are you a young adult between the ages of 18 and finished high school, and 35? Are you looking to deepen your faith and connect with other like-minded young adults from your culture and faith? Join our MYA family September 19-21,2025 at the Sonesta Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia, PA. The theme will focus on a journey into faith, purpose, and belonging. The conference will include meals, breakouts, adoration, confession, fellowship and more. 

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.

An interview with Bishop Gregory about his vocation, episcopacy, and how to find joy in life, conducted by Fr. Joseph Daiif.

It is with deep sorrow that I share the news of the passing of our beloved friend and community member, Ed Shiner.

Greetings from Bkerke, Lebanon!  I am here for the annual synod of Maronite Bishops.  We gather once a year to celebrate our successes, discuss our challenges and make decisions for the Church going forward.

The Lord has given his Church another successor of Peter, a missionary at heart, filled with a kind and sacrificial love, who wishes peace to all in the spirit of the Crucified and Risen Christ.

The Eparchial Couples Ministry team hosts ZOOM workshops and in-person enrichment days to support couples and families throughout the Eparchy. On Tuesday May 6, Deacon Brian Dunn will present “The Holy Family, Model of the Domestic Church”.

The story of John Paul George, son of Derek and Annette George (of our parish in Tequesta, Florida), is an inspiring story. John Paul died at 23, having been born with “half-a-heart”, and having lived a life of extraordinary goodness.