News – Chaldean Diocese of St. Thomas the Apostle U.S.A

Updates Regarding Parish Ministries and Activities for the Fall

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Updates regarding parish ministries and activities for the Fall.

2020 Bishop’s Annual Message Regarding the Protection of Children

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2020 Bishop Francis Kalabat’s annual message regarding the Protecting God’s Children (PGC) program within our eparchy.

Clergy Assignments 2020 Update

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Bp. Francis Kalabat announces the following appointments for this year (2020) and next year (2021).

UPDATE: Regarding Reduction of Indoor Gathering Limit

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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

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Meet your 2020-2021 Chaldean seminarians for the Chaldean Diocese of St. Thomas the Apostle U.S.A.

2020 Presbyteral Ordinations

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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 Financial Audit at St. George Chaldean Church

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UPDATE July 3: A Message from Bishop Francis Kalabat Regarding Financial Audit at St. George Chaldean Church

UPDATE: Regarding Church Capacity

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Beginning Saturday, June 20, all Chaldean parishes in Michigan are permitted to have up to 50% capacity.

Meet Your New Priests

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Q&A with Deacons Kevin Yono and Marcus Shammami, the diocese’s soon to be newest priests.

Pentecost Sunday 2020

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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).