There have long been stories—almost mythological in nature—about the Assyrian Church of the East and the Chaldean Catholic Church uniting as one. A romanticized vision of ecclesial reunion, born centuries ago in Mesopotamia, found its way to America in the 1970s. For some, that vision eventually became a shattered dream—a bubble burst after years of hopeful anticipation.

Private 1st Class Peter Essa was among the brave soldiers who stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944, under the command of General Dwight D. Eisenhower. Their mission was to liberate Western Europe from Nazi control and establish a second front against Germany.

For years, the Chaldean News has been covering the gas station wars—with the Pennsylvania-based Sheetz Corporation planning to open 50-60 (down from nearly 100) stores in metro Detroit, and existing gas station retailers opposing their plans. A recent article in support of Sheetz’ development calls the opposition “illegitimate” and accuses various principalities of government overreach.

On the evening of June 9, the second floor of the Crystal Ballroom in El Cajon, Calif., buzzed with conversation about establishing a Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce (CACC) modeled after Michigan’s successful 2003 organization.

Dr. Ali Eli, a university professor with a Ph.D. in accounting, is a well-known figure in Nasiriyah, his birthplace and the historic city of Ur—the ancient homeland of the Chaldeans. His Facebook page proudly displays images of the Chaldean flag and Pope Francis, reflecting the deep Chaldean heritage he uncovered later in life.

On the morning of Tuesday, June 18, 2025, sorrow swept over the town of Alqosh and touched every Chaldean household in Iraq and the diaspora. The faithful mourned the passing of His Excellency Bishop Mar Paulus Thabet Habib Mako, shepherd of the Chaldean Diocese of Alqosh, who died at the age of 49. He devoted his life to his faith and the Church, walking alongside his people through both hardship and peace.

Several close U.S. allies urged a return to the negotiating table following American strikes on Iran that fueled fears of a wider conflict, while noting the threat posed by Tehran’s nuclear program. Some countries and groups in the region, including those that support Iran, condemned the move while also urging de-escalation.

The Great Commission, as described in Matthew 28:19-20, outlines three essential commands for believers: spread the Gospel, encourage others to follow Jesus, and teach His ways. It is a mission Jesus entrusted to His apostles—and to all of us who follow Him today.

في‭ ‬صباح‭ ‬الثلاثاء،‭ ‬الثامن‭ ‬عشر‭ ‬من‭ ‬حزيران‭ ‬2025،‭ ‬خيّم‭ ‬الحزن‭ ‬على‭ ‬بلدة‭ ‬ألقوش،‭ ‬وامتدّ‭ ‬إلى‭ ‬كل‭ ‬بيت‭ ‬كلداني‭ ‬في‭ ‬العراق‭ ‬والمهجر،‭ ‬بعد‭ ‬أن‭ ‬أعلن‭ ‬عن‭ ‬وفاة‭ ‬سيادة‭ ‬المطران‭ ‬مار‭ ‬بولس‭ ‬ثابت‭ ‬حبيب‭ ‬المكو،‭ ‬راعي‭ ‬أبرشية‭ ‬ألقوش‭ ‬الكلدانية،‭ ‬عن‭ ‬عمر‭ ‬ناهز‭ ‬49‭ ‬عامًا،‭ ‬قضاه‭ ‬في‭ ‬خدمة‭ ‬الإيمان‭ ‬والكنيسة،‭ ‬ورافق‭ ‬فيه‭ ‬شعبه‭ ‬في‭ ‬السراء‭ ‬والضراء‭.‬

لا تخلو صفحة من صفحات تأريخ العراق الحديث إلا وتجري الاشارة والاشادة بتأريخ ودور اليهود العراقيين في اغناء جوانب كثيرة ورائدة في مجتمع وحياة العراقيين لكن سياسة الانظمة، والتعصب والكراهية فعلت فعلتها تجاه هذا المكون الاصيل فكان الاضطهاد والتسقيط والتهجير والملاحقة، وجرى وبتعمد تام تغييب تأريخ يهود العراق في القرن العشرين، حتى بدأت هذه الحالة الشاذة تتساقط امام تطور المجتمعات، ، وانتشار المعرفة، والثقافة. واليوم لم يعد هناك وجود ليهود العراق في وطنهم الأم، ولكن إرثهم الحضاري ومزاراتهم ورموزهم ما زالت موجودة.

قلعة‭ ‬أربيل‭ ‬هي‭ ‬قلعة‭ ‬وحصن‭ ‬أثري‭ ‬تقع‭ ‬فوق‭ ‬تل‭ ‬في‭ ‬مركز‭ ‬مدينة‭ ‬أربيل‭ ‬في‭ ‬كردستان‭ ‬العراق‭ ‬وهي‭ ‬بمثابة‭ ‬مركز‭ ‬مدينة‭ ‬أربيل‭ ‬التاريخي‭ ‬وأُدرجت‭ ‬القلعة‭ ‬على‭ ‬قائمة‭ ‬التراث‭ ‬العالمي‭ ‬منذ‭ ‬21‭ ‬يونيو‭ ‬2014

من‭ ‬منا‭ ‬لم‭ ‬يستمع‭ ‬الى‭ ‬او‭ ‬يشاهد‭ ‬الإعلامي‭ ‬العراقي‭ ‬الأصيل‭ ‬والبغدادي‭ ‬العتيق‭ ‬مُعد‭ ‬ومقدم‭ ‬برنامج‭ ‬أضواء‭ ‬على‭ ‬العراق‭ (‬كمال‭ ‬يلدو‭)‬؟‭ ‬وقليل‭ ‬منا‭ ‬قد‭ ‬يصادف‭ ‬في‭ ‬مسيرة‭ ‬حياته‭ ‬بغداديا‭ ‬بتجذر‭ ‬وعمق‭ ‬الانتماءات‭ ‬لذكريات‭ ‬وطنه‭ ‬وعاصمته‭ ‬وأهله‭ ‬وصحبه‭ ‬ومحلته‭ ‬مثله،‭ ‬فهو‭ ‬يحمل‭ ‬للعراق‭ ‬محبة‭ ‬قل‭ ‬لها‭ ‬نظير‭ ‬وقناعات‭ ‬وطنية‭ ‬لا‭ ‬تقبل‭ ‬التغيير‭ ‬وكأي‭ ‬ذا‭ ‬فكر‭ ‬تقدمي‭ ‬نجدهُ‭ ‬صاحب‭ ‬رأي‭ ‬جدلي‭ ‬مثير‭ ‬يسير‭ ‬به‭ ‬ومعه‭ ‬وجنبه‭.‬

The school year has officially come to a close, and we couldn’t be prouder of our Little Scholars. This summer, 28 students graduated from the program and will begin kindergarten in the fall. We are incredibly proud of all they have accomplished and look forward to seeing what the future holds for them.

On June 3, the Chaldean Community Foundation had the honor of welcoming His Excellency Bishop Basilio Yaldo from Iraq for a special visit.

The 2025 Cosmetology Mentorship Program, presented in partnership with Alline Salon Group, officially launched June 11 with great success. Nearly 30 aspiring cosmetologists took part in two full-day sessions designed to introduce the foundational concepts of the beauty industry.

On June 16, the Chaldean Community Foundation welcomed Dr. Fadi Al-Qas Hanna, an interventional cardiologist at Henry Ford Health, for an informative presentation on high blood pressure, cholesterol, and heart palpitations.

Kyle Mona, a Kettering University Electrical Engineering student, is redefining the future of smart homes through his innovative approach to home automation. Inspired by his family’s hands-on experiences, particularly time spent with his grandfather and father in an auto repair shop, Kyle developed a passion for electronics and automation.

On June 5, 2025, Commander Jason G. Abro of the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office graduated from the 294th session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. This elite program, which selects fewer than 1 % of law enforcement officers across the U.S., offers an intensive 10-week course focused on advanced leadership, communication, and physical fitness training.

Some members of the Chaldean community will be recognized with Community Excellence Awards at the 17th Annual Key to the Township Awards, taking place July 30 at Wabeek Country Club in West Bloomfield.

In an interview with Kurdistan24, Martin Manna, President of the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce, praised Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani’s visit to Washington as a diplomatic success that effectively emphasized shared U.S.-Kurdistan interests like energy freedom, religious liberty, and economic cooperation.