Imagine walking into church on a Sunday morning. Light pours through the stained glass, and bells ring out as a sign of the Holy Spirit: Mass has begun. The choir starts to sing, the hymns fill the air, the priest walks up to the altar, and you can feel God standing in front of you.
Read MoreJacob Bacall’s book Chaldean Catholic Church uncovers a remarkable historical throughline—from the Magi who journeyed from the East to offer gifts to the Lord, to the formation of the Church of the East through the work of apostles such as St. Jude, and through centuries of violent persecution as rulers sought to strip the Church of the East of its ability to practice the faith. Through it all, one enduring truth emerges: an unshakeable belief that Jesus Christ is Lord.
Read MoreOn April 9, 2026, the Synod of Bishops of the Chaldean Catholic Church gathered in Rome in a moment that carried profound significance for a Church whose roots stretch back more than two millennia. Far from being a routine administrative election, the gathering marked a pivotal turning point for a community now facing urgent questions of survival, identity, migration, and continuity.
Read MoreIt is often said that “the library is the community; the community is the library.” Libraries are trusted spaces where people of all backgrounds can connect, learn, and build a shared future. They serve as safe, neutral environments outside of home and work, where everyone is welcome regardless of socioeconomic status.
Read MoreTransitions are rarely easy. Letting go of what was and adjusting to what comes next is an internal process—one that requires navigating the journey, not just the change itself. For a Church and a community that have endured many transitions, the current moment is simply the latest chapter in a long and evolving story.
Read MoreAs he approaches his first anniversary as Archbishop of Detroit, Archbishop Edward Weisenberger reflects on a year marked by collaboration and visible signs of hope. Arriving from Tucson to lead one of the nation’s most historic and complex archdioceses, he stepped into a city whose very motto promises resurrection.
Read MoreFor the first time in over fifteen years, the Chaldean Antonian Hormizdian Order welcomed a new novice. On the third Sunday of the season of Subara (Annunciation), Daniel Orcen, a 31-year-old from France, received the beige cassock that marks the beginning of monastic life at the Monastery of the Servant of God Martyr Abbot Gabriel Denbo in Ankawa, Iraq.
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