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
Jesus Christ our Lord, you carry the sins of the world and you forgave the sins of the paralytic. You cured him and had him carry his mat in front of the crowd. Make us worthy to meditate on your amazing miracles, and strengthen us with the power of your forgiveness. May we share in the grace of your redemption, to glorify and thank you, your Father, and your living Holy Spirit, now and for ever.
News and Press Releases
Attached please find the Lenten message of our Patriarch. Wishing you all a blessed Lent.
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
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.
It is our sad duty to announce the passing of Mrs. Marilue Simon, on Monday, March 24, 2025. Mrs. Simon was the mother of Father Anthony Simon.
It is our sad duty to announce the passing of Mr. Habib Hanna, on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Mr. Hanna was the father of Father Edward Hanna, M.L.M., and Father Etienne Hanna, M.L.M. Please see the message below from Fr. Albert Constantine. May he rest in peace.
April 1, 2025, Bishop Gregory will present a one-hour retreat: The Profound Mysteries — Great Friday & Saturday of the Light, on Zoom. Sponsored by Eparchial Couple’s Ministry.
Please see the attached Circular regarding the passing of Mrs. Anne M. Unkefer, the sister of Monsignor Francis Marini.
We are happy to announce that our MYA Southern Regional Retreat will be held March 29th at the St. Maron Parish in Jacksonville, FL and our MYA Northern Regional Retreat will be held April 5th at the St. Anthony Parish in Lawrence, MA.
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.