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
George, a Christian officer in the Roman army, consecrated his life to defend the Church, (which is symbolized in icons of him as the daughter of a king) against the attacks of Satan (the dragon). According to tradition he was martyred in the third century for his faith in Christ and was buried at Lydda in Palestine.
The Cathedrals of Beirut and Sarba are dedicated to him as are a great number of other sanctuaries throughout Lebanon. He is the patron of England, the army, young people and scouts.
News and Press Releases
Fr. Simon Elhajj is preparing a wonderful work for his Doctoral Dissertation. The theme is servant leadership. He would like as many as possible to take 15 minutes out of their time to fill in a questionnaire he has prepared. Please take time to help him succeed in this worthwhile effort.
Watch the story of the dedication of our new Saint Sharbel Spiritual Life Center, along with photos from the Grand Opening.
Dear Brother Priests, Deacons and Subdeacons, Consecrated Men and Women and Lay Faithful,
It is my sad duty to announce the passing of Deacon Anthony P. Koury on Wednesday April 10, 2024, in Pennsylvania.
Reverend and Dear Monsignors and Fathers, Deacons and Subdeacons, Brothers and Sisters; Bishop Gregory J. Mansour has made the following appointments, all effective August 1, 2024
It is with great joy that we invite you to the Grand Opening of the Saint Sharbel Spiritual Life Center, which will take place on Saturday, April 13, 2024! The Saint Sharbel Spiritual Life Center is dedicated to the Lebanese-born Maronite Catholic saint whose prayerful intercessions are credited for thousands of spiritual and physical healings.
On January 21, 2024, Pope Francis opened the Year of Prayer in anticipation of the Jubilee Year 2025. The Holy Father’s intention is to have us look closely at how we relate to the Church, to the family, and to the world, according to the wisdom of the Second Vatican Council, and then apply this practically to our own life of prayer.
The Most Reverend Bishop Gregory J. Mansour presided at the joyful dedication of the Saint Sharbel Spiritual Life Center on April 13, 2024. He was joined by Bishop David A. Zubik of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh and more than 200 invited guests, including numerous clergy members, religious and lay visitors from near and far.
The Maronite Patriarch, Estephan El Douaihy, is scheduled to be beatified on August 2, 2024. We speak with the postulator of his beatification cause about the miracle and the Blessed's legacy
A beautiful testimony has been given to the Maronites. Written in 1980 by Charles Malik, I ask you to give it a good read. It’s kind of embarrassing and humbling to see someone from the outside view the Maronite Church and the great responsibilities and gifts that have been placed in our hands as Maronites through our Father in faith, St. Maron.
A vocation is a calling, a unique path that God has designed just for you. It can manifest in various forms - as a priest, a religious sister, or even as a layperson. Every vocation is a gift and an opportunity to make a positive impact in the world. It's important to take a moment to listen to the whisper of your heart.
Watch Bishop Gregory’s Nov 14 segment on “Conversations with Cardinal Dolan” where he speaks about his recent pastoral letter “The Man of God is a Man for Others”.
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.