Iraqi archbishop discusses desperate plight of Iraqi Christians
Chaldean Catholic Archbishop Bashar Warda of Irbil, Iraq, gestures alongside Melkite Archbishop Jean-Clement Jeanbart of Aleppo, Syria, during an Aug. 4 news conference at the Knights of Columbus 133rd Supreme Convention in Philadelphia. (CNS photo/Matthew Barrick, Knights of Columbus) Chaldean Archbishop Bashar Matti Warda is currently in the U.S. raising awareness of the desperate humanitarian […]
2nd International Symposium on Christianity in the Middle East
Adopt A Refugee Family & Help Iraq will have a booth at the event below is the schedule for the event Hosted by: St. Thomas the Apostle Chaldean Catholic Diocese-USA Southfield, MI (July 2015) — On Saturday July 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. a series of speakers and panelist will discuss the plight of […]
Yazda: Aiding A Community In Peril
In June of 2014, the Islamic State struck quickly and suddenly, its goal: domination of Iraq and Syria, and the eradication of religious and ethnic minorities in the region. The Yazidi community has perhaps suffered the most at the hands of ISIS and its terror-driven tactics. Being the smallest minority in the Iraqi region, […]
MERCI, the medical group under HelpIraq, hosted a fundraiser on Saturday July 12, 2015
MERCI, the medical group under HelpIraq, hosted a fundraiser on Saturday, July 12, 2015, at Farmington Manor, to benefit the 10 medical clinics established in Northern Iraq for the care of displaced refugees. The event provided entertainment which featured renowned singer, Saadoun Jaber: as well as an up-and-coming singer, Dani Kashat as the opening act. […]
HelpIraq.org has sent three large shipments of various products
Since the Isis Crisis began in June 2014, HelpIraq.org has sent three large shipments of various products for our displaced brothers and sisters in Iraq and the surrounding areas. We plan on sending a fourth shipment soon, and any donations would greatly be appreciated. The following products are desperately needed: Women products, baby diapers, men […]
Attend The Pilgrimage Trip In September
FUNDRAISING PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY, MALTA, FRANCE, SPAIN, AND FATIMA September 16 – October 2, 2015 View Flyer below Trip Flyer
ISIS INVADED THE CITY OF MOSUL A YEAR AGO
A year ago today, ISIS invaded the city of Mosul, Iraq forcing Christians to flee their homes with nothing but the clothes on their backs or face death. Today, our brothers and sisters living displaced abroad are in even greater need of our help now than ever before. Please join us in providing RELIEF to […]
Pope Francis recognizes Turkey’s efforts to aid refugees during flight
During his flight to Turkey, the Pope spoke about the humanitarian aid this country is providing to hundreds of thousands of refugees fleeing the war in Syria and Iraq.
Jordan Choir
Recently, St. Thomas Apostle Diocese, through the generous donations of the choir members of all the churches in Michigan, raised $4000 to purchase a complete sound system, Including: Microphones, Keyboard, Mixer, and Speakers for a Chaldean choir in Jordan. The choir participates in masses celebrated by Fr. Zaid, the priest for the displaced Iraqis in […]
Angelina Jolie Writes Impassioned New York Times Op-Ed About Iraq Trip, Syrian Refugees: “I Was Speechless”
Days after Angelina Jolie was photographed on a visit to northern Iraq, the Unbroken director has written an impassioned op-ed about her trip for the New York Times. In it, she describes the devastation she witnessed in refugee camps and calls for action to help the millions of displaced Syrians and Iraqis who no longer […]