In the heart of Alqosh, a town known for its deep historical roots and cultural significance, Basem Yaqo Bello was born in 1963. From humble beginnings, he rose to become a respected leader, dedicated public servant, and a man of unwavering integrity. His passing leaves behind a legacy of service, resilience, and devotion to his community.
Read MoreArtificial intelligence (AI) is no longer the stuff of science fiction. It’s here, and it’s transforming how we work, communicate, and innovate. Yet, for many, AI remains a black box: fascinating but mystifying. How does it actually work? What can it do? And, perhaps most importantly, how do we use it effectively without falling into common traps?
Read MoreTo say Joseph Naman wears many hats would be an understatement. The 25-year-old Wayne State University graduate has a degree in finance, but soon found himself bored crunching numbers all day, so he branched out into podcasting, filmmaking and standup comedy.
Read MoreFreestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, has acquired the VOD rights to the acclaimed dramedy Pomegranate. The film, which explores the complex cultural dynamics between Iraqi Muslims and Chaldeans (Iraqi Christians) in suburban Michigan.
Read MoreLent is more than just a season on the Church calendar; it is a call to renewal. For Christians around the world, it is a time when we step back from the noise of daily life and hear again the voice of God inviting us to grow closer to Him. Each year, we are given this gift—the Great Fast (Soma Raba)—to pause, reflect, and walk with Christ toward His Passion and Resurrection.
Read MoreOn January 30, the Chaldean News, in partnership with the Chaldean Community Foundation, hosted the Portrait of a Community cultural event, premiering powerful stories captured for the Library of Congress Digital Archives Collection.
Read MoreThe Chaldean Diocese held its 2025 Annual Bishop’s Dinner on Thursday, February 13, with over 1,000 community members in attendance. Bishop Francis Kalabat, however, was unable to attend due to a viral illness.
Read Moreتواصل مؤسسة الجالية الكلدانية نشر رسالتها المجتمعية وتنفيذ خطط مشاريعها التوسعية وخدماتها وتثبيت اركان وجودها وتؤسس حضورًا مهماً مع غرفة التجارة الكلدانية الأمريكية من خلال توسعها وعبورها الجانب الغربي لشارع وودوارد وتأسيس وجود لها في مقاطعة أوكلاند.
Read Moreفي عام 2023، احتفلت غرفة التجارة الكلدانية الأمريكية بمناسبة الذكرى العشرين لتأسيسها، كما تزامن ذلك على مرور عقدين من جهود الدعم والمناصرة لأعضاء المجتمع الكلداني في ولاية ميشيغان وفي العراق وجميع أنحاء العالم. وبناءً على هذا الإنجاز المهم، وسّعت غرفة التجارة الكلدانية الأمريكية جهودها، مع التركيز بشكل خاص على محنة المجتمعات المسيحية في العراق. وجاءت فرصة محورية في فبراير 2025،
Read MoreThe Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit is transitioning leadership with the retirement of Archbishop Allen Vigneron after 16 years. Pope Francis appointed Bishop Edward Weisenburger, 64, to succeed Vigneron as the new archbishop, with his installation set for March 18, 2025.
Read MoreChaldean employment lawyers attended the State Bar of Michigan - Labor & Employment Law Section (LELS) Mid-Winter and Annual Meeting on January 24, 2025 at the Detroit Athletic Club. The educational Mid-Winter Meeting was promptly followed by the Council’s Annual Meeting.
Read MoreThe CCF’s new attainable housing project, Tigris Tower, is seeking retail tenants on the first floor of the beautiful 4-story building featuring 135 multi-family units, located on the busy north Van Dyke corridor just south of Hall Road.
Read MoreEarlier this year, Iraq’s Prime Minister approved the creation of a new community police force in the Nineveh Plain that will be comprised of locals living in the region.
Read MoreLast month, the Chaldean Community Foundation was honored to host Tristan Azbej, State Secretary for Hungary Helps, and Dr. Balazs Martonffy, Consul General of Hungary (Chicago).
Read MoreFrom humble beginnings in a 1,200 square foot space with a 10-member team, the Chaldean Community Foundation organization has grown to a 30,000 square ft. building with 80 dedicated team members.
Read MoreI have been practicing immigration law for over 30 years, and I am consistently puzzled by the shortcomings of our system—shortcomings that our politicians have been unable to address. First, we are an aging nation. Without new immigrants, our population will shrink and age, threatening our ability to innovate and weakening our Social Security system.
Read MoreAs we turn the page to March, we are reminded of the many women whose strength, resilience, and courage continue to shape our world. This month, we celebrate Women’s History Month, a time to honor the powerful women who lead, inspire, and advocate for change. In this special issue, we spotlight some of these incredible voices.
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Read Moreالموصل، والتي تعني "نقطة الوصل" باللغة العربية، تعمل كحلقة وصل حيوية بين العراق وسوريا والشام، وتُعرف المدينة تاريخيًا باسم نينوى، وقد سُميت على اسم إلهة آشورية مرتبطة بالسمك. تُعَد الموصل واحدة من أقدم مدن العالم، وكانت مفترق لطرق استراتيجية لآلاف السنين، مما سهّل حركة الشعوب والأعراق والأديان المختلفة في المنطقة، بما في ذلك بعض من أقدم المجتمعات المسيحية في العالم.
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