After the attack on Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel and others at Christ the Good Shepherd in Sydney Australia on April 15, more than 20 faith leaders across the area joined together to prepare a public statement, which was supported by Archbishop Amel Shamon Nona, head of Catholic Chaldeans in Australia.
Read MoreBaltimore — 2024 — Sylvan Learning, the leading provider of supplemental and enrichment education for K–12 students with more than 710 locations worldwide, awarded 10 new and three existing territories in the greater Detroit, Michigan area to new franchise owners and cousins Ed Bahoura and Natalie Yasso.
Read MoreRocky “Rockman” Salem Somo has been boxing for seven years. His professional career started in 2023 with a May 26 win by unanimous decision over Carlos Escobedo in the fourth round. He fought for the first time in his home area of San Diego on March 2 of this year at the Four Points Sheraton and won by knockout in the second round.
Read MoreJuliana Rabban, a local Chaldean artist, was commissioned by City Walls Detroit to create a 5’ 8” tall football cleat sculpture to be displayed for the NFL Draft and auctioned off in May. Juliana calls her cleat “Unite & Ignite,” which she said embodies the shared human struggle as it relates to cancer.
Read MoreCCF’s C.H.A.I. (Caregiver Helping Aid Initiative) has been recognized by ARCH (Access to Respite Care and Help) as an Innovative and Exemplary Respite Service. A three-year designation, CCF’s C.H.A.I. is one of only four respite services from across the country recognized with the highest level of distinction. CCF is pleased to have met the stringent set of criteria that addresses the needs of family caregivers of adults and older adult family members.
Read MoreIn honor of April as Poetry Month, the Chaldean Cultural Center will host an event at the West Bloomfield Public Library on April 13 from 1-3pm. The event, held in the meeting room of the library at 4600 Walnut Lake Road, features four Iraqi-born women including Weam Namou, director of the Chaldean Cultural Center, and Dunya Mikhail, poet, author, and professor at Oakland University. The women are in a short 10-minute documentary which was funded by the Knight Foundation.
Read MoreJacquelyn Faranso Santo, the daughter of Catholic-Iraqi immigrants and a first generation American, recently wrote a children’s book titled, “Sweet Dreams Habibi.” The book centers around themes of family, cultural identity and the universal desire to belong.
Read MoreMother of God Chaldean Church is 75! This milestone commemorates a beacon of faith and community in its 75th year of existence, embodying a rich tapestry of tradition, culture, and spirituality.
Read MoreIn an exciting collaboration aimed at fostering the next generation of educators, Oakland University and the Chaldean Community Foundation have joined forces to inspire and support students in pursuing careers in education.
Read MoreHunter Nannoshi noticed something while watching football with his dad, Ivan. The Detroit Lion’s kicker, Riley Patterson, wore a cross around his neck. That gave Hunter an idea. “I have a rosary that is the same color as the Lions colors. And when my dad told me he got us tickets to the [Bears] game, I brought it with me to give it to Riley,” Hunter said.
Read MoreThe Birmingham Michigan Police Department recently posted congratulations to Luxie Kouza, now Officer Kouza. Kouza graduated from the Macomb Police Academy to join the ranks of the agency. Kouza, 23, lives in Sterling Heights. An internet search found a 2018 senior project video on YouTube that Luxie created with classmate Onela Sarkis. The themes were integrity and leadership—fitting themes for a future officer of the law.
Read MoreOn December 21, Chaldean News staff presented the winners of the Rising Writers Contest with their prizes. Miranda Kattula and Hayley Gappy, along with Yara Bashoory (not pictured) each won $500 for their winning entries
Read MoreLocated in Jamul, California, and erected on December 14, 2023, the Chaldean Holy Cross Monument is dedicated to the Savior, Jesus Christ. A magnificent 37.9-feet-tall, the Chaldean Holy Cross Monument (with pedestal), rises 900 feet above sea level.
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