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Chaldean Archdiocese Of Erbil

Who We Are

Our Chaldean Catholic Church History

The Church of the East was founded in nowadays Iraq and goes back to the very early ages of Christianity, which was brought to this spot by the evangelization of St. Thomas the apostle and his disciples.


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Pastoral

Our Parishes

The Parishes of the Archdiocese of Erbil are the living heart of the Christian community. These parishes, located in different areas of Erbil allow all people to have access to a close by church. Other than regular services, the Parishes also organize activities such as social events, catechism classes and feast days events for the lay faithful in the community.


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Educational

Our University

The Catholic University of Erbil was established in 2015 with the help of the Italian Bishop’s Conference in Rome with the purpose to provide education for the IDPs, especially after the Islamic State had destroyed the educational institutions in the Nineveh Plain in 2014.


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Educational

Our Schools

The Archdiocese of Erbil considers its educational establishments a top priority, as these projects aim to provide education for all people, especially the marginalized.


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Charity

Our humanitarian and Developmental work

The Catholic Church is always seeking to help and provide essential living needs for those who can not afford them. The Archdiocese of Erbil established Al-Rahma (Mercy) Foundation to support, provide and help the poor. In 2020 the Archdiocese established Ankawa Humanitarian Committee to serve the most vulnerable


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Communication

Our Media

Due to the continious need for media coverage on a bigger level, the Archdiocese has established a new member of the Radio Maria World family, named Radio Mariam in Ankawa. In addition to that, ACI MENA was also established, a member of thr EWTN family, for media coverage in the MENA region.


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Projects

Our Projects

The Archdiocese of Erbil is well known for its many establishments regarding education, media, health and humanitarian aid. Moreover, a great aspect of the Archdiocese projects is to assist those in need. Since 2014, the Archdiocese has initiated many projects with the help of generous donors to provide essential needs for minorities, Internally displaced people and the marginalized. The Archdiocese also works to provide pastoral care, to catechise and to build up the Christian community in the region.


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News

MQIS Celebrates Students’ Graduation 2024

Mar Qardagh International School celebrated the graduation of its high school students, Class of 2024 and the graduation of MYP5 students from the International Baccalaureate MYP Programme. On this day,

Spiritual Services

Homilies

MQIS Celebrates Students’ Graduation 2024

Mar Qardagh International School celebrated the graduation of its high school students, Class of 2024 and the graduation of MYP5 students from the International Baccalaureate MYP Programme. On this day,

Live Stream for Christmas Mass - البث المباشر لقداس عيد الميلاد

Makers Of Hope

Live Stream for Christmas Mass - البث المباشر لقداس عيد الميلاد

Mar Qardakh International School’s mission

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Live Stream for Christmas Mass - البث المباشر لقداس عيد الميلاد

Mar Qardakh International School’s mission

Our Story

Who we are

The Chaldean Catholic Church  is an Eastern Syriac particular church of the Catholic Church, under the Holy See of the Catholicos-Patriarch of Babylon, maintaining full communion with the Bishop of Rome and the rest of the Catholic Church.

The Archdiocese of Erbil is a diocese of the Chaldean Catholic Church led by His Excellency, Archbishop Bashar Warda, CSsR. The see of the archbishop is the Cathedral of St. Joseph (Mar Yousif) in Ankawa, a suburb of Erbil. The language of the Church and community is Modern Aramaic, descended from the language of Jesus.

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Parishes
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Schools
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Hospital
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Humanitarian
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Radio
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University
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Monasteries

PASTORAL

Homilies

The more we read the gospels, the more we realize new meanings within the texts. In his commentaries, Archbishop Warda offers englightening insights on Sundays readings, that help the listeners to better understand and meditate the gospels and specifically the readings within the liturgical calendar according to the Chaldean Rite. Moreover, these homilies help the lay faithful to have more knowledge about the Holy Scriptures and to spread that knowledge which they have received.

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