Pentecost Sunday 2020
The first public Masses in our diocese (since the suspension of Masses on March 17, 2020) were celebrated on Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31 (Pentecost Sunday).
Catholic Bishop Abuse Reporting Service (CBAR)
In response to the Holy Father’s apostolic letter, and under the direction of Bishop Francis, the Chaldean Diocese of St. Thomas the Apostle U.S.A has added the Catholic Bishop Abuse Reporting Service (CBAR) to our website chaldeanchurch.org/report.
Directives for the Reopening of Churches
All Chaldean parishes in Michigan and Illinois are permitted to resume daily and Sunday Masses beginning on Saturday, May 30, 2020.
Guidelines for Public Masses
Guidelines on sacraments and pastoral care, developed from the Working Group on Infectious Disease Protocols for Sacraments & Pastoral Care.
UPDATE: Resumption of Public Masses
Beginning the weekend of Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31—the public celebration and attendance of all Holy Masses will resume at a 25% capacity.
UPDATE: Distribution of Holy Communion in Parking Lot
Beginning Sunday, May 17, 2020, Communion will be distributed in the parking lots of churches in a reverent, orderly, and hygienic manner.
Clergy Assignments 2020
Bp. Francis Kalabat announces the following appointments effective August 1, 2020.