On May 9, 2025, the third annual Alqosh Old Market Festival took place under the patronage of the Parish of Mar Gewargis Church. The event drew wide participation from local residents as well as members of the diaspora who returned from abroad to celebrate their cultural roots.
Read MoreLamya Kory is a free spirit. She is curious, inquisitive, and open to adventure — breathing in each moment with a lust for life that fills the room. To enter Lamya’s home, is to be transported to a place of vibrant positivity and possibility. With no shortage of projects to pursue, she brings a unique energy to each of her many endeavors.
Read MoreAt first glance, Justin Odisho might look like just another YouTube creator—but a closer look reveals a self-made digital educator, entrepreneur, and pioneer in the creative tech space. With more than 1.08 million YouTube subscribers and over 100 million total views, Odisho has spent over a decade turning passion into profession—teaching people how to master photo and video editing software.
Read MoreThroughout the Chaldean Diocese, our youth are constantly being called to live out their faith and embrace it. As someone who grew up attending Chaldean youth groups and is now blessed to lead one, Journey to Sainthood, I have become a witness of the child-like boldness and confidence that our youth bring on their walk with Christ. Our youth approach their faith with a genuine hunger for growth in their spiritual lives. They are a reminder of the hope that continues to flourish within our Church and community.
Read MoreLike clockwork, every Easter season like the one we just celebrated, Christian communities around the world are reminded of the ultimate sacrifice Jesus Christ made to absolve humanity of its sins. This remembrance lives on through traditions that stretch across centuries: fasting through Lent, folding palm crosses on Palm Sunday, observing the somber rituals of Good Friday, and rejoicing in Christ’s resurrection on Easter Sunday.
Read MoreAnthony Najjar and Chase Roumayah are two of just five wrestlers in Bloomfield Hills High School history to win at least 100 matches in their careers. The outgoing, tight-knit 17-year-old cousins each reached that milestone this past winter during their senior seasons—an impressive feat made even more remarkable by their identical career records: 109 wins and 46 losses.
Read MoreAsk most mothers what they really want for Mother’s Day, and chances are you’ll hear answers like, “quality family time,” “a night out,” or even just “some peace and quiet.” After years—decades, even—of preparing daily meals for my children, my answer to the “favorite meal” question has become wonderfully simple: “Whatever someone else has cooked.” There’s something deeply refreshing about being cared for when you’re usually the one doing the caring.
Read MoreIf you grew up in America in the 1980s, you learned about the “Food Pyramid” in health class. But if you grew up in Iraq, you ate Masgouf cooked in beef tallow. Now, with the current HHS secretary in Washington, dietary guidelines are changing, and what was once old is becoming new again.
Read MoreA Biblical understanding of Jesus Christ is crucial to our salvation. Many world religions claim to believe in Jesus Christ; the problem is that they do not believe in the Jesus Christ presented in the Bible. That is why Christology is so important: it helps us to understand the significance of the deity of Christ and demonstrates why Jesus is the atoning sacrifice for our sins.
Read MoreIn the heart of Sterling Heights, tucked inside a vibrant art studio, Reni Stephan continues to sculpt, paint and inspire. The Chaldean/Assyrian American artist has spent decades blending his cultural heritage with creative expression—growing from a passionate teenager working out of his family’s garage into an internationally recognized figure in the art world.
Read MoreThe fine jewelry industry has long been dominated by men—from those who mine and cut the stones to those who own the factories and showrooms. Even on the retail side, men have historically steered the buying decisions. Delaina Yatoma is working to rewrite that story, one customer at a time.
Read MoreAs we turn the page into a new season, this issue celebrates the vibrant intersections of faith, culture, creativity, and community that continue to shape the Chaldean-American experience. We begin with a journey through time and tradition in Jacob Bacall’s compelling new book, which chronicles the history of the Chaldean Catholic Church in the U.S. His work not only documents a sacred legacy but also honors the resilience and faith of a community rooted deeply in spiritual identity.
Read MoreMany online commentators label undocumented immigrants as “criminals.” To them, the label alone seems enough to pass judgment and shut down empathy. Phrases like “What part of illegal do you not understand?” are used to justify a hardline stance. Perhaps it’s a way to ease their conscience—convincing themselves that the “other side” is too morally flawed to deserve humane treatment.
Read MoreJorge Mario Bergolio was the first Pope from South America; the first to choose the name Francis; the first Jesuit Pope; the first Pope to visit Iraq; the first in modern times to shun the Papal Palace and the other trappings of the Papacy; and many other norm shattering items.
Read MoreThe Detroit Public Safety Foundation (DPSF) will host its 12th annual Women in Blue celebration on Thursday, May 22, at MGM Grand Detroit, spotlighting the outstanding contributions of female first responders in the Detroit Police and Fire Departments.
Read MoreOpening night of the Chaldean-American Art Exhibit is happening on Thursday, May 22, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Southfield City Hall Main Lobby (26000 Evergreen Rd.). This special showcase, presented by the Southfield Public Arts Commission, features works from 10 exceptional artists celebrating the depth, diversity, and heritage of the Chaldean-American community.
Read MoreThe Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce and Chaldean Community Foundation welcomed the Governor of Nineveh, AbdulQader Al-Dakhil to Michigan. The Governor greeted a group of over 100 people at Shenandoah and answered questions from the audience before retiring to a private dinner with CACC and CCF leadership. He later toured the new CCF West building in West Bloomfield.
Read MoreThe Chaldean Community Foundation attended the annual Advocacy Day at the State Capitol in Lansing on April 8. Other organizations, including ACCESS and the Commission on Middle Eastern American Affairs Michigan, also attended the Advocacy Day to provide awareness and support for two bills: HB5936 and SB958-61.
Read MoreAs summer approaches, the CCF’s Project Light staff teamed up with Macomb Community College nursing students to offer a workshop full of tips on staying safe when temperatures begin to rise. Heat safety, skin care tips, practicing summer storm safety, how to store food in warmer weather, the importance of hydration, caring for children as temperatures rise, bug bites and pest safety information were shared with attendees.
Read MoreThe newly constructed Tigris Tower apartments are expected to open this spring. These brand-new one and two-bedroom apartments located at 43700 Van Dyke Ave in Sterling Heights offer modern living at an affordable cost.
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