Eparchy of Saint Maron of Brooklyn
The Eparchy of Saint Maron of Brooklyn, whose shepherd is Bishop Gregory John Mansour, STL, comprises forty-five parishes and missions; Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Seminary in Washington, DC; Mother of the Light Convent, Dartmouth MA; the Most Holy Trinity Monastery, Petersham, MA; and the Saint Sharbel Spiritual Life Center, Pittsburgh, PA.
Who we are
Click below to discover more about our rich Maronite heritage; vocations in the church (everybody has a vocation); the history of our Eparchy; His Excellency, Bishop Gregory John Mansour; and our work towards Evangelical Catechesis.
Our Liturgical Year
Lord, listen to our voices, hear the prayers we raise and open wide your gates above, we ask of you.
Grant rest to our departed ones who died in hope, our parents, loved ones, and the teachers of true faith.
News and Press Releases
Please see the attached Circular regarding the passing of Mr. Oscar Wakim Wakim, the brother of Fr. Rodolph Wakim.
Please find a draft itinerary, as well as a registration form, and a flyer for the upcoming Eparchial pilgrimage for the Jubilee Year. Father Antoine Kairouz is quite good at directing these pilgrimages, and he has put together a full itinerary for 13 days.
It is my sad duty to announce the passing of Deacon John Manhire on Tuesday January 28, 2025, in Bryan, Texas.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Mary Mazloom, age 94, on Friday, January 31, 2025, with her family by her side. As a faithful parishioner of St. Louis Gonzaga Church, Mary was a devoted member of the St. Mary’s Guild, a former delegate of the National Apostolate of Maronites, a member of the Order of St. Sharbel and volunteer for all church events.
Msgr. Peter and Fr. Armondo invite you to attend the 2025 Maronite Enrichment Days. This event is a two-day seminar focusing on topics related to Syriac theology, spirituality, hagiography, history, and liturgy. Its goal is to enhance the knowledge of both clergy and laity in those areas.
Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, has called for a Jubilee Year December 24, 2024, through December 28, 2025. He has asked us to be "pilgrims of hope" during this year and to deepen our personal encounter with Christ. Therefore, with a whole-hearted affirmation, I have decided to embrace the Jubilee Year with the following Eparchial requests of clergy, religious and laity
Attached please find the Ordo for the Divine Office for 2024-2025. We are grateful to Bishop A. Elias Zaidan and to Fr. Michael Shami for their work on this.
Once again, our hearts go out to our brothers and sisters in Lebanon; they are enduring their greatest difficulties since the civil war. May our Lord be with Lebanon and her people.
Here below are some safe and good Catholic humanitarian efforts worthy of our help.
We are saddened and concerned to know that Pope Francis continues to be in critical condition. We ask all the faithful, and indeed all persons of faith, to continue to pray for his healing and recovery.
May God bless our beloved Pope Francis and provide him with the strength and grace necessary to continue his work of serving the Catholic Church and the world.
As the Season of Great Lent approaches, we offer new faith formation materials designed to enrich our community's journey of prayer, fasting and almsgiving.
These resources can help us deepen our understanding and practice of these core Lenten disciplines.
If you ever are facing something very difficult or something very risky or something very dangerous, this gospel has something hidden, a hidden treasure for you. This gospel is not just a story of little boy teaching elders in the temple. It's a beautiful story of Jesus coming of age, 12 years old.
To help us enter the Season of the Glorious Birth of Our Lord more deeply, the Couples Ministry of the Eparchy of St. Maron of Brooklyn, NY and Bishop Gregory Mansour intend to host a Zoom discussion on the “Announcements Leading to Christmas” on Tuesday, December 3rd from 8:00PM - 9:00PM.
I welcome you to discover the remarkable journey of the Maronite Church—from its monastic roots along the Orontes River in the 5th century to becoming a profound cultural and spiritual bridge between the East and the West. Through centuries of resilience and faith, the Maronites have left an indelible mark on the world, fostering intellectual and cultural exchanges that shaped civilizations.
Many of you have asked about programs that help one develop skills to serve as a spiritual director. Here are links to some programs that we know personally have been helpful.
Our Eparchy has recently renewed our Office for Maronite Youth and Young Adults. Its mission is to provide support and resources to assist pastors and youth leaders in journeying with their teens and young adults, bringing them closer to Christ, and helping to form them as intentional disciples.