Welcome To
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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.