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Bishop Francis Kalabat Announces New Clergy Appointments
Bishop Francis Kalabat has announced new clergy appointments for the Chaldean Diocese. Please join us in praying for Rev. Fr. Perrin Atisha, Rev. Fr. Rodney Abasso, and Rev. Fr. John Jaddou as they begin their new ministries in service to the Church.
Ordination to the Priesthood – Fr. Brandon Elias & Fr. Lucian Gumma
On Saturday, July 4, 2026, the Chaldean Catholic Diocese of St. Thomas the Apostle U.S.A. joyfully celebrated the priestly ordination of Rev. Fr. Brandon Elias
Letter of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of USA
Chaldean Heritage Baseball Night – July 23, 2026
Celebrate our community as the Detroit Tigers take the field. Featuring a first pitch by Fr. Pierre Konja and the national anthem by St. Thomas Chaldean Church Choir. Purchase tickets through the official link to receive the exclusive Chaldean Heritage jersey.
Fr. Perrin Atisha Appointed as Vice Rector of the Chaldean Patriarchal Seminary
His Excellency Bishop Francis Kalabat is pleased to announce that His Beatitude Mar Polis III Nona, Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church, has appointed Fr.
2026 Book Presentation & Signing
Join us for an evening celebrating the history, faith, and legacy of the Chaldean Church through two newly released books.
Installation Mass of His Beatitude Mar Polis III Nona
The Chaldean Catholic Church celebrated a historic day with the installation of His Beatitude Mar Polis III Nona as Patriarch of Babylon of the Chaldeans.
Diaconate Ordination of Dcn. Eddie Dickow & Dcn. Matthew Bakkal
The Chaldean Catholic Diocese of St. Thomas the Apostle joyfully celebrated the Ordination to the Holy Diaconate of Deacon Eddie Dickow and Deacon Matthew Bakkal
Election of His Beatitude Mar Polis III Nona
A Message from Bishop Francis Kalabat on the Election of His Beatitude Mar Polis III Nona April 12, 2026 My dear brothers and sisters in
2026 Presbyteral Assignments
His Excellency Bishop Francis Kalabat announces the following Presbyteral Assignments, effective August 1, 2026.
Statements on the Chaldean Diocese of San Diego and the
Statement from the ChaldeanPatriarchate Regarding the Diocese of St. Peter the Apostle, San
Diego, USA
Bishop’s Dinner Raises Over $650,000
The Bishop’s Dinner is our largest annual fundraiser, in support of our seminarian fund, priest retirement fund, and the bishop’s office. Our 2026 Bishop’s Dinner
