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
Saint Sharbel Spiritual Center Grand Opening
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.
Year of Prayer in anticipation of the Jubilee Year 2025
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.
Cir.24.29 MYA Easter Retreat - April 5-7
All young adults (ages 18 to 39) invited for an Easter Retreat the weekend of April 5-7, 2024. Hosted at new Saint Sharbel Spiritual Life Center in conjunction with Our Lady of Victory parish in Pittsburgh. The theme for the retreat weekend is Risen: Hearts on Fire taking their inspiration from the Emmaus Story (Luke 24).
Cir.24.30 Celebrating Worldwide Fertility Care Week
We invite all couples and all adult men and women, to join us in a three part Zoom series which will begin on Tuesday March 12th with Professor Janet Smith who will make the case that artificial contraception has fundamentally altered our understanding of the meaning and purpose of sexuality and God's plan for marriages.
The Spirituality of Our Lenten Traditions & Practices
Cir.24.27 The Passing of Monsignor Assad Awad
It is my sad duty to announce the passing of Monsignor Assad Awad on February 24, 2024 in Lebanon. Monsignor Awad was born April 25, 1932, in Mar Mema, Lebanon. He served as a pastor of St. Ann Church in Scranton, Pennsylvania from 1969 until 1972, as pastor of St. Elias Church in Roanoke from 1972 until 1997, and in the year 2000. was appointed pastor of Our Lady of Mercy Church in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Lenten Scripture Sharing: Faith, Mercy, Healing
Dive deeper into the Maronite Gospels for the Sundays of Great Lent presented by the Maronite Servants of Christ the Light and guest contributors. The Saint Sharbel Spiritual Life Center welcomes you to join five sessions live as the sisters and clergy highlight spiritual lessons from the Sunday Gospels.
2024 Maronite Enrichment Days
The 2024 Maronite Enrichment Days, a yearly event for continuing education for Maronite clergy and laity, will take place April 9 through 12, 2024 at the Maronite Seminary in Washington, DC.
Dr. Robin Darling Young, a professor at The Catholic University of America, will be our guest speaker, introducing us to Evagrius of Pontus (AD 345-399) and his influence on Syriac theology and spirituality.
CRS Rice Bowl 2024
CRS Rice Bowl invites us to encounter God and our global family by practicing these Lenten pillars and by reflecting on how the Eucharist—the Bread of Life— compels us to share bread for life with all members of our human family. Again this year, you and your parish are invited to use CRS Rice Bowl this Lent.
Passing of Deacon Robert Gerald Foster
Support the Eparchy of Saint Maron this Giving Tuesday!
Pray in Radical Solidarity -- 50th Anniversary of Respect for Life month novena
The Passing of Khalil Youssef Farah Cir.23.52
We received yesterday the sad news of the passing of Khalil Youssef Farah, the brother of Fr. Robert Farah.
He passed at the age of 93. He is survived by his siblings Mona Naffah, Edward Farah, George Farah, and Fr. Robert Farah, as well as his wife Leila, children, grandchildren and many relatives and friends.
Fourteenth Annual Benefit Dinner for Eparchy of Saint Maron a Smashing Success!
Over 170 people celebrated at the Fourteenth Annual Benefit Dinner for the Eparchy of Saint Maron on Thursday, October 5 at the Union League Club on Park Avenue in Manhattan.
Proceeds from the Benefit Dinner help educate Seminarians, small parishes, and the ministries of the Eparchy. Donations are still being accepted until November 4
The Seven Mysteries
The Maronite Servants of Christ the Light will be hosting a new online series of workshops starting Thursday October 12 to help our people to learn more about the Seven Mysteries (Sacraments).
There will be four different priests from the Eparchy of Saint Maron presenting these sessions on four consecutive Thursdays at 8pm. Following the presentation there will be time for Q&A.
There's still time to RSVP
Passing of Marie Pietrafesa Soliani, mother of Subdeacon Michael Soliani
Marie Pietrafesa Soliani, beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, GG, sister, aunt, godmother and friend, passed away at 82 after a two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at her home with Lisa and Subdeacon Michael by her side.
Calling hours will be held at Cook Funeral Home, Wednesday, September 6th from 4pm to 7pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Maron’s Church, Torrington, CT, at 10am on Thursday, September 7th with the Rosary at 9:30am.
MYA 2023 Fall Eparchial Conference
Are you a young adult between the ages of 18 and 39? Are you looking to grow deeper in your faith and connect with other like-minded young adults from your culture and faith? Join our MYA family October 13th-15th 2023 at St. Anthony Parish in Glen Allen, VA for an unforgettable experience. We will discuss relationships and love relating to all states in life including single, dating, engaged, and married couples.
