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Diaconate Ordination of Sermed Ashkouri

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On Saturday, April 10, Dcn. Sermed Ashkouri celebrated his bi-ritual ordination (Chaldean Rite and Latin Rite) to the permanent diaconate.

All Martyrs and Confessors Day

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All Martyrs & Confessors Day in the Chaldean church.

Membership to Najim Al-Mashriq Magazine

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Membership to Najim Al-Mashriq Magazine

Easter Message 2021

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Today, over one year after the pandemic began, the whole world is still silent. Still struggling, still frustrated, still waiting for some normalcy to return. Most of us are still in our homes, in a sense we’re “entombed.”

Chrism Mass 2021

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On Tuesday, March 30, our diocese celebrated the annual Chrism Mass. This Mass is one of the most important liturgies of the year, as holy oils that will be used for sacraments throughout the…

UPDATE: General Dispensation Lifted for Chaldean Diocese

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Beginning Saturday, March 27, 2021 (Palm Sunday weekend) the general obligation of attending Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation will be reinstated for the entire Chaldean Diocese.

2021 Holy Week/Easter Schedules

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2021 Holy Week/Easter Mass Schedules

Episode IV: Reflection on Pope Francis’ Apostolic Visit to Iraq

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AUDIO: Reflection on the Pope’s Apostolic Visit from Bishop Francis

Episode III: Reflection on Pope Francis’ Apostolic Visit to Iraq

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AUDIO: Reflection on the Pope’s Apostolic Visit from Bishop Francis

Episode II: Reflection on Pope Francis’ Apostolic Visit to Iraq

Episode II: Reflection on Pope Francis’ Apostolic Visit to Iraq https://chaldeanchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Pope-Francis-Chaldean-Cathedral-Iraq.jpeg 1140 712 Chaldean Diocese of St. Thomas the Apostle U.S.A Chaldean Diocese of St. Thomas the Apostle U.S.A https://chaldeanchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Pope-Francis-Chaldean-Cathedral-Iraq.jpeg March 7, 2021 March 12, 2021

AUDIO: Reflection on the Pope’s Apostolic Visit from Bishop Francis from Baghdad, Iraq.