Subdeacon Norbert Vogl
2026 Annual Lenten Appeal for the Eparchy of ...

As we prepare for the joy of the Resurrection during Holy Lent, I invite you to reflect upon Saint Francis’ prayer, sacrifice and love for the poor as Pope Leo XIV proclaimed 2026 a special Jubilee Year in remembrance of the 800th anniversary of his death. Although most of us will not live out radical poverty like Saint Francis, we can still participate in his profound accompaniment and charity towards others by making a sacrificial gift.

2026 Annual Lenten Appeal for the Eparchy of Saint Maron
Subdeacon Norbert Vogl
Cir 25-117 Office Ordo 2025-2026

Attached please find the Ordo for the Divine Office for 2025-2026. We are grateful to Bishop A. Elias Zaidan and to Fr. Michael Shami for their work on this.

Subdeacon Norbert Vogl
Cir 25-114 2026 Lebanese Elections

Bishop Gregory Mansour and Bishop A. Elias Zaidan encourage all Lebanese citizens to sign up for the upcoming 2026 Lebanese Elections.

Subdeacon Norbert Vogl
Cir 25-84 Equal Voting Rights for All Lebanese

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.

Cir 25-84 Equal Voting Rights for All Lebanese
Subdeacon Norbert Vogl
Our Lady of Lebanon Seminary Renovation

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.

Circular letter on Synod on Synodality

Pope Francis has invited all of us to be a part of the Synod in Rome to be held in 2023. This synod intends to focus on the need for the inclusion and participation of all the Christian faithful in the life of the Church. The term synod comes from two Greek words meaning "to journey together."

Our Eparchy would like to respond to the Holy Father's invitation and participate in the preparation for the Synod on Synodality by having discussions among the laity in our parishes and among clergy in the various regions.

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Tenth Annual Benefit Dinner in Manhattan For the Eparchy of Saint Maron of Brooklyn

Tenth Annual Benefit Dinner in Manhattan 

For the Eparchy of Saint Maron of Brooklyn Honors 

Tony Loubnan, Antoun Sehnaoui, and Salma Besheer Vahdat


Brooklyn, NY, October 8, 2019 –The Tenth Annual Benefit Dinner in Manhattan for the Eparchy of Saint Maron took place on Thursday, October 3 at the New York Athletic Club overlooking Central Park. Highlights of the evening included:

  • The honoring of Tony Loubnan, Antoun Sehnaoui, and Salma Besheer Vahdat. Tributes were received from family members and Bishop Gregory Mansour, who presented each honoree with a special gift.

  •  The presence of Cardinal Timothy Dolan and several Latin and Maronite priests from the area.

  • Parishioners attending from all four New York area Maronite communities – Saint John Paul II Parish in Sleepy Hollow, Our Lady of Lebanon Cathedral in Brooklyn, the Maronite Mission in Manhattan and Saint Sharbel Parish in Somerset, NJ, as well as from parishes in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Florida. 

 The Eparchy of Saint Maron of Brooklyn includes 45 parishes, a Seminary, a Convent, and a Monastery, and the Maronite faithful in 16 states located along the East Coast of the United States from Maine to Florida.  The Eparchy is under the direct jurisdiction of Pope Francis.  

Proceeds from the Benefit Dinner are used to educate seminarians, help small parishes, and fund the ministries of the Eparchy.  Donations are still being accepted.  To donate, go to https://www.stmaron.org/donate-1, or mail a check to: Eparchy of Saint Maron of Brooklyn, 109 Remsen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201.

Further information may be found at www.stmaron.org or by emailing saintmaron@yahoo.com.