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UPDATE: Regarding Latest COVID-19 Guidance

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An update regarding the latest COVID-19 guidance from the CDC and the State of Michigan.

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.

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.

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

Prayer for Pope Francis’ Visit to Iraq

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His Eminence Cardinal Louis Raphaël I Sako has asked all the faithful to pray for Pope Francis during his visit to Iraq.