Episode I: Reflection on Pope Francis’ Apostolic Visit to Iraq
AUDIO: Reflection on the Pope’s Apostolic Visit from Bishop Francis from Baghdad, Iraq.
Pope Francis Visit to Iraq
زيارة البابا فرنسيس للعراق Pope Francis will be the first pontiff ever to visit Iraq, visiting from March 5-8, 2020.
Prayer for Pope Francis’ Visit to Iraq
His Eminence Cardinal Louis Raphaël I Sako has asked all the faithful to pray for Pope Francis during his visit to Iraq.
Virtual Dinner Raises Over $450,000 for Diocese
Gathering restrictions didn’t stop us from holding our 2nd Annual Bishop’s Dinner on Thursday, January 28, 2021. Although we weren’t able to gather in person, that didn’t stop our community from joining us virtually in the name of Jesus to celebrate Ba’utha Thanksgiving!
Chaldeans for Life Day of Prayer 2021
On Friday, January 29, Chaldeans across the diocese organized to be a voice for the unborn, marking the first Chaldeans for Life: Day of Prayer.
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.