Diocese News

Diocese Encourages Parishioners to Be Counted in 2010 U.S. Census
Muslim Extremists Attack Coptic Christians Over Church Fence in Marsa Matrouh
2010 Graduates and Young Professionals Passion Retreat
World Council of Churches Message of Solidarity to Christians in Egypt
Friday, March 19, 2010 During the month of March, every household in the United States will receive a form from the U.S. Department of Commerce Census Bureau. Each household will be asked to complete this form so that the Census Bureau may estimate the number of individuals residing in the United States. By law, this information will remain confidential, and it may... (Read more)
Monday, March 15, 2010 On Friday, March 12, Muslim extremists attacked a church and community center in Marsa Matruh and injured 28 Coptic Orthodox Christians, some critically. According to Egyptian officials, the cause of the attack was the assailant’s anger over a new fence that was erected around the center. The assailants mistakenly believed that construction... (Read more)
Monday, March 1, 2010 With great joy and enthusiasm, the Diocese announces an upcoming retreat for graduates and young professionals from March 19-21 at the Coptic Village in Big Bear. The featured speaker for the retreat will be Father Daniel Habib of St. John Coptic Orthodox Church in Covina, California. Additional information is as follows: Prices $... (Read more)
Friday, February 26, 2010 Concerned about the security of Christians in Egypt, the World Council of Churches (WCC) has encouraged the churches in the country to continue their involvement in Muslim-Christian dialogue." It is a matter of regret that in Egypt today Christians can easily fall victim to violence and hatred, and that their security is not fully... (Read more)

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