Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Has Died at the Age of 95
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has died on the morning of December 31, 2022, at the Vatican’s Mater Ecclesiae Monastery as confirmed by the Vatican Press.
Christmas Vigil Mass at St Joseph’s Chaldean Catholic Cathedral
On December 24, 2022, H. G Archbishop Bashar Warda headed the Christmas Vigil Mass at St Joseph’s Chaldean Cathedral along with the deacons and the main choir, in the presence of civil officials and more than 1500 people of the faithful laity.
Al Rahma Monthly Food Aid Campaign
As part of their monthly campaign, al rahma foundation distributed food packages for poor families in Ankawa. 400 packages were delivered for 400 families, and for the occasion of Christmas and the New Year, the food packages were doubled compared to last months.
Christmas and New Year Celebrations of Catechism Students
On December 23, 2022, the Catechism committee of the Archdiocese of Erbil organized a wonderful Christmas celebration for the elementary stage catechism students, at the catechism center.
The Archdiocese of Erbil Organizes a Christmas Carols Eve and Festival
The Christmas Carols service was organized and prepared under the initiative of the Archdiocese’s children choirs from the parishes of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, St Joseph, St George and Sts. Peter and Paul.
H. E. Archbishop Bashar Warda Celebrates the Divine Liturgy with the Chaldean Daughters of Mary Immaculate Conception
On the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, celebrated on December 8, which is also a big feast day for the the Chaldean daughters of Mary, Archbishop Warda celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St Joseph’s Novitate for the Chaldean Daughters of Mary.
Meeting of the Administrative Staff of the Archdiocesan Schools
The administrative staff of the archdiocesan schools held their regular meeting under the chairmanship of His Excellency Archbishop Bashar Matti Warda and Mr. Fahmy Babka, General Supervisor of the Archdiocesan Schools.
A joint meeting between Archdiocese parish groups and St George’s group from Telesqof
As a part of the monthly program “Mass & Breakfast”, the Archdiocese parish groups (fraternities) had a joint meeting with the group of St George’s from Telesqof on Friday, November 25, 2022.
A UN report acknowledges war crimes committed against Christians in Iraq
The report of the UN investigation team formed by the United Nations concluded that the crimes committed by the Islamic State in Iraq are crimes against humanity and have targeted Christians in the country.
Al Rahma foundation provides clothing for the poor this winter
At the initiative of the archdiocese of Erbil, and as part of the preparations for this advent season and Christmas, Al Rahma foundation has collected and distributed winter clothing for the poor families in Ankawa.