Chaldean Youth Mentoring (CYM)
Introducing Chaldean Youth Mentoring, a program that supports children in their academic, social, and virtuous growth.
Lost in Reading
Holy Martyrs Lost in Reading Challenge
September 15 – October 15
Children in grades K-6 will read stories from the Bible provided to them at Sunday Mass or downloaded from below. Once you reach the goal for your grade level and answer the questions to that story, turn in your papers to one of the volunteers after 10:30 AM Mass on Sunday to claim your prize.
| Kindergarten-2nd grade | 3 stories minimum |
| 3rd-4th grade | 5 stories minimum |
| 5th-6th grade | 7 stories minimum |
Download/Print Stories
| ANNUNCIATION | HIDDEN LIFE OF JESUS |
| JESUS FOUND IN TEMPLE | JESUS BAPTISM |
| SHEPHERDS | THE BIRTH OF JESUS |
| THE FLIGHT INTO EGYPT | PRESENTATION OF JESUS IN THE TEMPLE |
| THE VISITATION | WISE MEN FROM THE EAST |
Students can read ALL 10 stories and answer all the questions and receive a grand prize!
Challenge Dates: September 15 – October 15 (last day to turn in stories is Sunday, October 18)
We would love to see all of you learning more about JESUS! post and tag us @holymartyrs _ chaldeanchurch
EVERYONE IN GRADES K-6 IS WELCOME TO TAKE THIS CHALLENGE! LET THE FUN BEGIN!
Update Regarding Lebanon Relief Aid
Thanks to the generosity of our people, our diocese was able to collect about $100,000 to provide aid to Lebanon, following the tragic explosion earlier this month.
Message from Bishop Francis Kalabat Regarding Coronavirus
On Friday, August 21, Bishop Francis met with Dr. James Lynch, president of Beaumont hospitals in Troy and Grosse Pointe, to address the dramatic increase in the spread of the COVID virus among the Chaldean community.
Updates Regarding Parish Ministries and Activities for the Fall
Updates regarding parish ministries and activities for the Fall.
Clergy Assignments 2020 Update
Bp. Francis Kalabat announces the following appointments for this year (2020) and next year (2021).
UPDATE: Regarding Reduction of Indoor Gathering Limit
The new Michigan mandate which goes into effect on July 31, limiting the number of people at indoor gatherings to no more than 10 people, will not affect our Masses or church gatherings.
Meet Your Chaldean Seminarians
Meet your 2020-2021 Chaldean seminarians for the Chaldean Diocese of St. Thomas the Apostle U.S.A.
2020 Presbyteral Ordinations
On July 4, 2020, through the laying on of hands and the invocation of the Holy Spirit by Bishop Francis Kalabat, Fr. Kevin Yono and Fr. Marcus Shammami were ordained to the priesthood for the Chaldean Diocese of St. Thomas the Apostle U.S.A.
UPDATE: Regarding Church Capacity
Beginning Saturday, June 20, all Chaldean parishes in Michigan are permitted to have up to 50% capacity.