St. Anthony of the Desert Maronite Catholic Church in Fall River, Massachusetts is proud to host the 58th National Maronite Convention. This year’s theme is: “Eucharistic Amazement — The Maronite Way”.
2023 Eparchial Benefit -- Save the date -- October 5, 2023
Passing of Subdeacon Thomas R. "Duke" George
Subdeacon Thomas “Duke” R. George passed peacefully on March 7, 2023, at Mon General Hospital in Morgantown, WV..
Friends will be received at St. George Maronite Catholic Church, 6 Lebanon Terrace, Uniontown, on Friday, March 10 from 3-9pm. The Ghinaz will be held on Friday evening at 7pm. The funeral is at 10am, March 11.
Faithfulness in Marriage -- MYA Couples talk
Circ # 23.17 The Feminine Genius Woman's Retreat
Invitation to the Consecration of the Chrism and Holy Oils
2023 March For Life Announcement & Details
CRS Rice Bowl 2023
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is known worldwide as the largest of more than 165 Caritas organizations and is the official outreach of American Catholics to the poor in over 117 countries. This year, once again, CRS has been at the forefront of the assistance to families facing all kinds of difficulties, and more recently assisting Caritas Ukraine to provide shelters, meals and safe transport to those affected by the conflict.
Monthly Online Rosary
Angry? Need a Weapon?
Pray the Rosary!
Join us as we pray the rosary every 2nd Monday of the month at 8pm ET. To build a culture of life & to overcome evil in the world.
Led by Bishop Elias Zaidan, Bishop Gregory Mansour or their representative.
Discernment Retreat Weekend for Women, April 14-16, 2023
March for Life Update- Need to book Hotel Room by January 6 to get the Discounted Rate
Statement from Bishop Gregory John Mansour on the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict
Monthly Rosary for the Faithful Departed
Hello everyone. Bishop Gregory here. It’s been on my heart, especially this month of November, to remember those who have died. I ask you to join me praying the rosary every Thursday at 5:00 pm. With Father Vincent and Our Lady of Purgatory parish.
Passing of Father Tony Youssef's Father, Mr Mansour Youssef
We have received the sad news that Mr. Mansour Youssef, the father of Father Tony Youssef, passed away recently away in Syria.
Mr Youssef is survived by his first wife Aziza and his present wife Georgette, along with his children to Aziza : Sawssan, Fadi, Kamil, Elham, Father Tony, Father Jihad and Élie.
We ask your prayers and extend our heartfelt condolences to Father Tony and his family. May Mansour’s soul Rest in Peace.
Catholic End of Life Care
Maronite Rite featured on EWTN's Women of Grace television series
EWTN “WOMEN OF GRACE” AIRING
The Eastern Churches, and in particular, our Maronite Church has been featured in four shows on the Catholic cable channel EWTN on Women of Grace, hosted by Johnnette Williams. Chorbishop Michael was her guest for those four-half hour shows which aired Monday October 24 – Thursday October 27 at 1:00 pm. Click “Read more” for links to the shows.
Passing of Chorbishop William Leser
Circular #22.74
Dear Brother Priests, Deacons & Subdeacons, Consecrated Men & Women,
Attached please find a letter from Bishop A. Elias Zaidan informing us of the passing of Chorbishop William Leser. I am saddened by this loss, for he has been a great help to the Maronite Church over the years. May God rest his good servant in peace.
+ Gregory
Attachment (Letter)
Passing of Father Abdallah Ramy
We received the sad news of the passing of Father Abdallah H. Ramy at the age of 97.surrounded by his family, Fr. Abdallah Habib Ramy passed away on August 1, 2022.
Born in Terbol, Lebanon, Fr. Ramy was ordained a priest in 1961. A priest of 62 years, Fr. Ramy served in Lebanon and in the United States at Lawrence, Brockton, Fall River and Springfield, MA, and in Dover, NH.
Passing of Mr. Albert Nasri Badawi
Passing of Subdeacon Oliver Crosby Sparks III
Reverend and Dear Monsignors and Fathers, Deacons and Subdeacons, Brothers, and Sisters;
I am sorry that I have more sad news to share with you today: Subdeacon Oliver Crosby Sparks III, 80, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully Friday, June 10, 2022.
Crosby was born in Sikeston, Missouri, moving to Wilkes-Barre at age 5. He graduated from GAR Memorial High School in 1959, lettering in football, wrestling and track and field. He was a District II wrestling champion, student council president and Gentleman Scholar Athlete Award winner. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 1958. After attending Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, he transferred to King's College. He graduated in 1964, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He began teaching biology later that year in New Castle, Delaware. In 1967, he returned home to Wilkes-Barre to teach biology and environmental sciences at GAR. Over the next 34 years, he taught, advised and coached thousands of students. He retired after the 2000-2001 school year, having spent 40 years at GAR as a student and teacher. He earned two Master of Science degrees. In 2006, he was ordained a subdeacon in our Maronite Church.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jacqueline; his son, Travis and his wife Jennifer, and their twin daughters. He is also survived by his brother and many other relatives.
His wake will be held at St. Anthony + St. George Church in Wilkes-Barre from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday. The Funeral Divine Liturgy will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, with the interment to follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. Condolences may be sent by visiting Crosby's obituary at the following website: www.natandgawlas.com.
On behalf of Bishop Gregory and all of our Eparchy, I extend sincere condolences to Jacqueline, and to all of Crosby’s family and friends. We also offer our sympathy to Father Adib and all of the parishioners of St. Anthony + St. George Church. May Crosby rest in peace!
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Chorbishop Michael G. Thomas,
Vicar General