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 on May 3, 2026. Surrounded by clergy, family, and faithful from across the community, the sacred liturgy marked the beginning of their ministry of service to the Church. Browse photos from this beautiful and prayerful day.
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 took place on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Larsa Palace in Warren, Michigan-after our three-day Ba’utha fast on Ba’utha Thanksgiving. By the grace of God and the generosity of our community, the Bishop’s Dinner successfully raised over
$650,000!
Save the date for our next Bishop’s Dinner on Thursday, January 21, 2027.
Patriarch Luis Cardinal Sako speaks about our Chaldean identity, history, and the importance of unity.
On the feast day of St. Joseph, Bishop Francis visited Holy Martyrs Church for a very special Mass and blessing of the new Chaldean Home of Sterling Heights Apartments.
