MARCH 2025

EVENTSPortrait of aCommunityOn January 30, the Chaldean News, inpartnership with the Chaldean CommunityFoundation, hosted the Portrait of aCommunity cultural event, premieringpowerful stories captured for the Libraryof Congress Digital Archives Collection.The event, attended by over 200 guests,celebrated the rich Chaldean heritagethrough a blend of authentic cuisine, traditionalmusic, and dance. Guests werealso moved by film excerpts of interviewsthat highlighted the vibrant Chaldeancommunity in Metro Detroit. These contributionswill now be preserved in theLibrary of Congress, safeguarding ourculture for future generations within theworld’s largest library. This unforgettableevent was made possible by the generoussupport of the Library of Congress, theMichigan Arts and Culture Council, andthe Chaldean Community Foundation.Clockwise from top of page: Sterling Heights mayor, Michael Taylor, addresses more than 200 guests who attended thePortrait of a Community event at the CCF. Activities included demonstrations of traditonal chai and coffee service, breadmaking, and sweet treats from Heavenly Dates. A long stretch of traditional dancing brought the evening to a festive close.Bishop’s DinnerThe Chaldean Diocese held its 2025 Annual Bishop’s Dinner onThursday, February 13, with over 1,000 community members inattendance. Bishop Francis Kalabat, however, was unable to attenddue to a viral illness. The theme of this year’s Dinner centeredon the Eucharist as the source and summit of our Christianfaith. Without the Eucharist, the Dinner holds no true purpose.The Annual Bishop’s Dinner is held each year to supportand advance the mission of the diocese: “To Make ChristKnown to All.” The Diocese introduced its newly establishedAdvancement and Development Department, which will focuson expanding resources, strengthening outreach efforts, andsecuring financial support to further the mission of the Diocese.During the event, Bishop Francis introduced three keygoals for the year: to establish and host Chaldean Masses innew locations, to hopefully soon establish a K-8 school, andto inaugurate the Diocese’s first-ever retreat center, Mar EliyaRetreat Center, which is set to open this Spring.By the grace of God and the generosity of our community,the Bishop’s Dinner successfully raised over $650,000!Clockwise from top left: Chaldean nuns enjoying the evening; Left to right: Faiq Konja, a cutoutof Bishop Francis Kalabat, Sam Bakkal, and Joseph Sheena; Left to right: Fr. Rodney Abasso,Fr. Perrin Atisha, and Fr. Patrick Setto; Bishop Ibrahim Ibrahim and Archbishop Allen Vigneron;There were more than 1,000 in attendance.42 CHALDEAN NEWS MARCH 2025

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