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PHOTOS: Bishop Zaidan departs from Detroit after 11-day trip

Bishop Abdullah Elias Zaidan was honored with a dinner at La Saj Lebanese Bistro before departing from Michigan. Bishop Zaidan was in Metro Detroit on an outreach mission to better understand the needs of the Michigan Maronite community.

KEY QUOTES – Bishop A. Elias Zaidan

“I want each one of you to try to get 5 extra names minimum; that’s from a practical point-of-view,” Bishop Zaidan began. “Tell them, we need you to become part of our community, we love you. We’re there to express our love to them. If you want to bring someone to church, love them.”

 

“We always neglect a very important element: prayer. Listen to God’s voice in your life and see what God wants from me, tonight, tomorrow, and every night. I’ll tell you personally, whenever I don’t pray, I feel like my life is not balanced,” Bishop Zaidan continued.

KEY QUOTES – Chorbishop Alfred Badawi

 “Besides our friendship, we are your priests. We are your children and you are our father. You can call us anytime and we’ll be there for you. For the past 11 days, we ate together, we drove together, we prayed together, we spoke together, and we planned for the future, for this beautiful community of the Maronites in Detroit,” Chorbishop Alfred Badawi said.

 

“Your words of wisdom, inspiration, and guidance will always be in our hearts. And I assure you that every word you said to us, it will be fulfilled.”

 

“You’re still next to me and have supported me all the way. For that, I’m thankful.”

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St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church celebrates Palm Sunday

Hundreds of parishioners packed St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church in Warren on Sunday to celebrate Palm Sunday. For Christians, Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem prior to his crucifixion, where palm leaves and clothing were laid in his path.

The tight-knit Detroit Maronite community packed the church, making for a standing-room-only service. Chorbishop Alfred Badawi led the Palm Sunday mass, which included a traditional outdoor procession.

“From a religious point of view, we’re receiving Jesus Christ to our home, to our hearts. This is a revival, the way I look at it. We get closer to God. And for the community, to bring everyone together at this holiday and we’re here for the kids, this represents the love and respect of the Maronite community in Detroit,” said Abdou Deban, a longtime and active Maronite parishioner.

Meanwhile, Bishop Abdullah Elias Zaidan led the mass at St. Maron Maronite Catholic Church on Kercheval Avenue in Detroit. This is the Bishop Zaidan’s first visit to Michigan since succeeding Bishop Robert Shaheen.

For St. Sharbel, welcoming the Bishop to Michigan and celebrating Holy Week is a perfect commencement to what is widely considered to be the most important season of the Christian year.

“We’re getting unified around the church, getting focused on what’s important in life. Through church, through Christ and through family, we strengthen this community all together,” Deban said.

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Lebanese-American Club of Michigan sponsors Lenten dinner

(WARREN, MI) The Lebanese-American Club of Michigan (LACOM) offered their financial support on Friday during the weekly St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church Lenten dinner. The church welcomed Bishop Abdullah Elias Zaidan during a formal church visit, which was preceded by the Benediction of the Holy Cross.

Bishop Zaidan talked about forgiveness, a trait that is often overlooked among the political bickering and social quarrels.

“I think (forgiveness) is an important subject in our community. It’s important to forgive each other no matter what the issue is,” said Elias Yammine, the Vice-President of LACOM.

The sponsored dinner featured salad, hummus, fish, rice, pasta, lentil soup, and other Lebanese specialities.

“We sponsored part of the lent dinner tonight and we did offer our help to serve the food, but turns out they already had the Ladies Altar Society helping. But one of our LACOM members, Charlie Kadado, helped serve the food,” Yammine continued.

Bishop Zaidan will leave Michigan on Monday. You can count on LebaneseExaminer.com for continuing coverage of the Bishop’s visit. For more information about St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church, click here.

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American Foundation for Auxilia meets with Bishop Zaidan

(WARREN, MI) The American Foundation for Auxilia, a non-profit organization that assists needy children in Lebanon, met with Bishop Abdallah Elias Zaidan on Friday. Bishop Zaidan is in Michigan for an outreach trip, hoping to learn more about Maronite Catholics in the state.

Led by Samar Malouf, the group of 7 leaders and board members joined Chorbishop Alfred Badawi for the private meeting.

They discussed the economic and social situation in Lebanon, emphasizing a need for non-profit assistance. Bishop Zaidan expressed his full support for their cause. He also promised to send a memo addressed to Maronite priests nationwide, promoting Auxilia’s message and encouraging individual parish support.

Bishop Zaidan leaves Michigan on Monday.

LebaneseExaminer.com will continue to bring you full coverage of the Bishop’s visit.

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Bishop Zaidan visits with Lebanese Forces Detroit

The Lebanese Forces Detroit Chapter welcomed Bishop A. Elias Zaidan today during a private dinner at Alexander’s Lebanese Cuisine in Sterling Heights.

Lebanese Forces USA Coordinator Maurice Daaboul and  Detroit Chapter President Tony Malouf presented Bishop Zaidan with an honorary plaque, recognizing his achievements as a religious leader.

Bishop Zaidan took time to pose for photographs with the close to 100 invited guests.

Check out the gallery of photos below. Photos courtesy of Mr. John Feghali.

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