Mass & Blessing for Servers 2021
Special Mass and blessing for all shamashe (sub-deacons), and servers of the diocese.
Ba’utha 2021
On Monday, January 25, we begin the fast of Nineveh, also known as Ba’utha. Ba’utha is a 3 day fast, usually abstaining from all dairy foods and meat products, as we pray and ask for God’s mercy. Ba’utha is always celebrated three weeks before Lent and lasts three days.
Ba’utha Church Schedules
Holy Cross
Holy Martyrs
Mar Addai
Mart Mariam
Mother of God
St. Ephrem
St. George (English)
St. George (Arabic)
St. Joseph (English)
St. Joseph (Arabic)
St. Paul
St. Thomas
Journey with Joseph
To help support our community’s devotion to St. Joseph in 2021, St. Joseph Chaldean Church will be sponsoring a variety of opportunities to deepen our understanding and devotion to this great saint.
2021 Liturgical Calendar
The 2021 Liturgical Calendar for our diocese is now available. You can purchase a copy for $5 at your parish or view the calendar online.
A Meditation in Honor of the Feast of St. Joseph
Meditation from Sr. Catherine of the Cross, Chaldean Hermit, in celebration of the Feast Day of the Revelation to St. Joseph.
Mother of God Christmas Concert
On Saturday, December 12, Mother of God hosted their Annual 2020 Christmas Concert, featuring Fr. Patrick Setto and the talented Arabic, English, and Chaldean Mass choirs.
Regarding the Celebration of Christmas Masses
Due to the pandemic and social distancing requirements, Bishop Francis is allowing four days (December 24-27) to attend Christmas Mass.
2020/2021 Christmas & New Year Masses
View the 2020 Christmas Mass times for Chaldean Diocese of St. Thomas the Apostle parishes.
Diocesan Day of Vocations 2020
Bishop Francis has designated the 2nd Sunday of Advent each year as our Diocesan Day of Vocations.