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CONTENTS AUGUST 2018
THE CHALDEAN NEWS VOLUME 15 ISSUE VII
departments
6 FROM THE EDITOR
BY VANESSA DENHA GARMO
Choosing a college
8 IN MY VIEW
BY MICHAEL SARAFA
I’ll take more taxes and my friend’s dignity back
18
on the cover
18 COLLEGE BOUND!
BY ASHOURINA SLEWO AND VANESSA DENHA GARMO
features
25 CHALDEAN HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS SHINE IN AND
OUT OF THE CLASSROOM
BY STEPHEN JONES
26 HOPE, HEALING,
AND HAPPINESS
BY MONIQUE MANSOUR
How the Surviving Divorce support group
fills a need in the Chaldean community
28 A CALL TO LOVE
AND SERVE
BY VANESSA DENHA GARMO
Thousands witnessed two priestly ordinations
at Mother of God Cathedral
32 CAMP EXPANDS
KIDS’ SPIRITUAL,
SOCIAL HORIZONS
BY PAUL NATINSKY
9 WHERE DO YOU STAND?
BY MICHAEL SARAFA
Birth control back in the news
10 GUEST COLUMNS
BY MARGO SCHLANGER
Update on the Deportation Litigation: Hamama v. Adducci
BY ASHOURINA SLEWO AND VANESSA DENHA GARMO
What’s in the name?
BY ALISON THOMAS
The gift of a lifetime
12 NOTEWORTHY
14 CHAI TIME
16 RELIGION
17 OBITUARIES
34 CHALDEAN ON THE STREET
BY HALIM SHEENA
Where to go to college?
36 ONE ON ONE
BY MARTIN MANNA
Bishop Basilio Yaldo
38 ECONOMICS AND ENTERPRISE
BY M. LAPHAM
A bowl of comfort
39 DOC IS IN
BY NAHLA WADIE-SALEM BDS, DDS
Gum disease, nerve infection in the mouth
42 SPORTS
BY STEVE STEIN
Brandon Sinawi now holding court at Catholic Central
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Choosing a College
I
remember standing in a room at Mercy High
School with a couple dozen of my fellow classmates
and each of us were going around the
room sharing where we each were going to college.
It was my senior year. My turn came and I
had no answer. I had no clue. At that time, I was
interested in studying advertising. I applied to
Wayne State University (WSU) and University
of Michigan (U of M) but was leaning toward going
to Oakland Community College (OCC) my
first year to save money and to think about what
I really wanted to do with my life.
I loved creative writing, broadcasting and
speaking in public but I also loved the law and
psychology. Like many students, I was all over the place.
We wanted to give some
popular schools in our state
an opportunity to share their
highlights. The colleges we
picked have a strong
Chaldean presence.
What I remember that day was regretting not doing my
research prior. I knew I was going to go to college, but that
was about it. My four older sisters all attended Oakland
University (OU) and that was a possibility but most of
my friends were heading to WSU and U of M. I wanted to
follow along. I wanted to carpool, too.
This month, we revised our annual Back to School
issue to focus on colleges and universities. We wanted
to give some popular schools in our state an opportunity
to share their highlights. The colleges we picked have a
strong Chaldean presence.
I ended up at OCC and then eventually WSU for
my undergraduate degree in journalism and years later,
I earned my master’s degree from Spring Arbor University.
We include them briefly as well because I know their
VANESSA
DENHA-GARMO
EDITOR IN CHIEF
CO-PUBLISHER
value. They offer great on-line accredited degree
programs for those busy adults who don’t have
time to sit in a classroom. That was me several
years ago as full-time working wife and mother.
Choosing a college can be a challenge. I talk
about college and degrees with my middle school
aged daughter and my nieces and nephews. I
think it is important to plant the seed young.
I might not have had a clear plan my senior
year in high school but my dad expected his
seven daughters to get degrees and have careers.
That seed was planted in my mind. I remember
him telling me that I could be the President of
the United States if I wanted. To him the biggest
hurdle was accomplished. I was an American citizen
– born in this country. He was excited that nothing
could stop any of us from that accomplishment, if we ever
wanted it.
Although I would love to work in the White House one
day, it’s not as the President. Perhaps at the tale end of my
career, I could work in communications. I still think being
a Press Secretary to the President of the United States
would be such a cool gig. However, I can only imagine the
stress. As a former full-time reporter always on call and a
former press secretary in Wayne County, I kind of have
an idea of the demands. I still think it would be awesome.
I digress. I hope parents and students alike find our college
cover story helpful.
I am a fan of having a college degree or some kind of
college education. I think there is great value in the experience.
I realize college is not for everyone but I do think everyone
should consider it. Do your research first. We hope
we are helping you with that process in this issue.
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in my VIEW
I’ll take more taxes and my friend’s dignity back
MICHAEL G.
SARAFA
SPECIAL TO THE
CHALDEAN NEWS
The arrest of hundreds
of Chaldeans
by Immigration
and Customs
Enforcement (ICE) over
the last 18 months is
well known and has been
well documented in these
pages. But it is important
that we remember, on
an individual basis, the
human cost of what was
done.
A friend of mine was one of
those picked up by ICE just before
Christmas last year. He ended up
spending six months in Calhoun
County Jail before being released
in June. The crime he committed
happened more than 35 years ago.
He’s now in his 60’s.
During his confinement, I visited
him twice. Both times he cried
when I came and cried when I left.
He looked distraught. He was confined
to a 10 ft. by 12 ft.
cell with another inmate
for 18 hours a day. When
he couldn’t breathe late
at night, they would give
him a nebulizer as if he
had asthma. One guard, if
she was on duty, would let
him walk around to calm
his anxiety. There were
nightmares.
Yes, he’s out now,
thanks to a ruling by a
federal judge – which the Trump
Justice Department is appealing.
Yes, he’s back with his wife and he’s
back to work, though his dog died
while he was away.
But the nightmares and anxiety
continue. He wakes up in a panic
at the thought of those in jail he
became close to that are still there
under the threat of deportation. He
dwells on the young Mexican mom
that used to walk around mumbling
about her kids. In her mid-20’s, she
looked 50, he told me. There was
the Chaldean guy in a wheelchair.
My friend is sure he’ll die in prison.
I’ve invited him over the house
five or six times for rice and curry.
That’s what he was craving when
he came out. He called the other
day to apologize for being distant.
He’s not himself, he said. He’s having
trouble sleeping and wants to
be by himself all the time. He goes
to work but says he’s in a daze. His
appetite is gone.
He asked me if I knew a psychiatrist.
I suggested he start with
a psychologist. He still wants to
come over for rice and curry, but
he needs some time. The scotch we
would talk about having together
when he came out, that’s not going
to happen. Having a drink with
a friend is something to do for fun
and to celebrate. Life is no fun for
him anymore.
I reminded him on a visit to jail,
that he was a Trump supporter. His
wife voted for him with his blessing.
He is not a citizen so he can’t vote.
She won’t be voting for Trump next
time around, that’s for sure.
When my friends and colleagues
extol the virtues of Trump, we hear
about the tax cut, about the low
unemployment rate, about Neil
Gorsuch being on the Supreme
Court.
I’m good with all those things.
But I would gladly trade all of them
for my friend’s dignity and happiness.
They were stolen from him by
the American government. I hold
Trump personally responsible.
When I go to the polls in two
years, I won’t be thinking about my
marginal tax rate. I’ll be thinking
about my friend.
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where do you STAND?
Birth control back in the news
The issue of birth control recently
resurfaced based on a new book by
Monsignor Gilfredo Marengo titled
“Birth of an Encyclical: Humanae Vitae in
the Light of Vatican Archives”. Much has
been written in the past about the actual
pre-encyclical commission first appointed
by John XXIII in 1963 and then greatly expanded
by Pope Paul VI. Both Popes thought
it wise to include many non-clerics on the
commission.
This 72-person commission ultimately
produced a report in 1966 suggesting that
birth control was not an evil act and that
couples should be allowed to decide for themselves
what methods of birth control should
be employed. Sixty-four members of this commission
supported the majority report which Paul
VI largely ignored in Humanae Vitae.
This majority report, however, raised a ruckus in
the Synod of Bishops who pressed Paul VI, prior to
his encyclical, to present the matter to the Synod.
That is exactly what happened during a 1967 Synod
held in the Vatican. Of the 200 Bishops present,
only 26 produced written responses. It is those writings
that make up part of Marengo’s book.
It is surprising both that more did not respond
and that most of those responding were in favor of
openings for birth control, some 19 out of 26. Also
notable were who some of those for and against
were. Three American Cardinals were in support
of the opening; Shehan of Baltimore; Krol of Philadelphia
and Dearden of Detroit. This may come as
a surprise to many in the current U.S Conference
of Bishops. The lone dissenting American respondent
was Fulton Sheen who joined six
other Bishops in urging Paul VI to uphold the
current magisterium. One other of the seven
included a young Bishop from Krakow named
Karol Wojtyla (John Paul II).
It has been known for fifty years that
Human Vitae’s treatment of birth control
was contrary to the vast majority of the
Commission appointed by John XXIII and
expanded by his successor. Less known is
that many prominent members of the Synod
also favored a more liberal treatment of
the issue. We’ll never know for sure what
the full complement of Synodal Father’s
thought, since so many of them didn’t respond,
at least in writing. No doubt, however,
that each had a view.
Fifty years later, with hundreds of thousands
of Catholic married couples living in a technical
state of sin, it would have been nice to know.
Where do you stand?
Michael Sarafa is Co-publisher of the
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GUEST columns
Update on the Deportation Litigation:
Hamama v. Adducci
BY MARGO SCHLANGER
It’s been well over a year since Immigration
and Customs Enforcement
(ICE) rounded up more than two
hundred Iraqi nationals—most in metro
Detroit—seeking to deport them
immediately to Iraq. In the time since,
another 100-plus have been arrested
as well. A team of lawyers—from
the American Civil Liberties Union
(ACLU), CODE Legal Aid, the law
firm Miller Canfield, the Michigan
Immigrant Rights Center, the International
Refugee Assistance Project and
I—have been working hard to help everyone
arrested fight their immigration
cases and get home out of detention.
I’ll review what’s happened so far, and
then talk about the next steps:
The first round-up in the Detroit
area was June 11, 2017.
The litigation started June 15,
and was brought on behalf of all
the Iraqis with final removal orders
newly facing deportation. It was assigned
to Judge Mark Goldsmith, in
the federal district court in Detroit.
It received the title Hamama v. Adducci,
because the first-listed plaintiff
was Sam Hamama, a Detroit area
Chaldean community leader who
had been arrested during the round-up.
Judge Goldsmith first granted an
emergency stay of removal—stopping
the threat of immediate planes to Iraq.
Then he granted what’s called a Preliminary
Injunction, staying removals
nationwide of Iraqi nationals, so that
they would have time to go to immigration
court and reopen their cases.
The government appealed, but the
stay remained in effect while the appeal
was first briefed and then argued.
Protected by the stay, the detained
individuals began to get their
cases reopened. But they stayed in
detention, month after month, as
they fought their immigration cases.
Detainees were spread out in dozens
of facilities across the country. Many
of the Michigan detainees were held
in Youngstown, Ohio, and several
jails across Michigan.
In November 2017, the Hamama
lawyers brought a new motion, arguing
that the detainees were being held
unlawfully because while their detention
had stretched to over six months,
they had not had an opportunity to
show that they were not a danger to
the community or a flight risk. Judge
Goldsmith agreed and on January 2,
2018, told ICE that Iraqi nationals in
the Hamama case who were in detention
over six months had to be given
a bond hearing or released.
Most of the detainees got bond
hearings, and hundreds got out—but
more than a hundred remain locked up.
In April 2018, the Sixth Circuit
Court of Appeals heard the government’s
appeal of Judge Goldsmith’s
two major orders: the July 2017 stay
of removal and the January 2018
bond hearing order. A decision on
both could come at any time.
The next step – while we wait
for the Court of Appeals opinion –
Hamama legal team
is to ask Judge Goldsmith to release
the hundred-plus detainees who are
still held in jails across the country.
So, the Hamama counsel are hard at
work on a new motion.
The argument is under a case
called Zadvydas v. Davis, in which
the Supreme Court held that ICE
must release detainees when there is
no “significant likelihood of removal
in the reasonably foreseeable future.”
Iraq has for years had a policy against
accepting the removal of Iraqis who
are not agreeing to being sent to Iraq.
But of course the U.S. government is
pressuring Iraq to disregard its policy.
It is critical that the community
counter that pressure, by participating
in demonstrations and contacting
your elected representatives.
As part of putting the next motion
together, the Hamama team has
been conducting “discovery”—the
formal process in litigation of asking
written questions, getting documents
from the government, and conducting
formal recorded interviews that
are usable in court.
The U.S. government argued that
the Hamama team should not even
be allowed to take these steps until
the Court of Appeals rules—but last
week, Judge Goldsmith rejected that
attempted delay. Because of this victory,
the case can move forward.
What’s really important to remember
is this: Anyone who has a final
order of removal should be working
hard with an immigration lawyer
to try to get that order reopened and
reversed. And if you have a green
card, you should think seriously
about applying for citizenship. As
this case shows, anyone can lose residency
status with one mistake, but
citizenship is forever.
We don’t know what the Court of
Appeals will do—it could reverse
Judge Goldsmith’s stay of removal,
which would threaten anyone who
has not succeeded in reopening
their immigration case.
But even if that does not happen,
Judge Goldsmith did not
make the risk of deportation go
away. What he did was give people
time to fight their immigration
cases. If people do not fight their
immigration cases, Judge Goldsmith’s
order will not protect them.
In addition, even if someone gets
out on bond once, they can be rearrested
if the immigration judge who
granted bond says that’s ok.
And finally, ICE is allowed to
keep arresting additional people—
although those newly arrested will
have to be given a chance to contest
their cases, and will have to receive
a bond hearing, if their case is reopened
or they remain in detention
for over six months.
It’s been a great privilege to be
part of the Hamama litigation and
help the community fight unjust
deportations and family separations.
But the litigation can only do so
much. A long-term solution will be
political or legislative.
In the meantime, the most important
thing is for people with removal
orders to fight them.
Margo Schlanger is a law professor at
the University of Michigan and has
been at the forefront of the fight to
help community members at risk of
deportation.
Yella, Bye!
What’s in a name?
Can we get all the Chaldean
families with different spellings
of their last name together
and take a vote on one name?
Seriously how do you print shirts at a
family reunion when you have Shounia,
Shunia Shonia, Shonea, Oh and
let’s not forget Shuniya.
Are there more Karmos or Garmos?
Should majority rule? And,
one of the biggest Chaldean families,
please two o’s or one? Is it Yaldoo or
Yaldo? Who decided on Yaldou and
Yaldu?
Are there more
Karmos or Garmos?
Should majority
rule? And, one of the
biggest Chaldean
families, please
two o’s or one? Is
it Yaldoo or Yaldo?
Who decided on
Yaldou and Yaldu?
Khamo, Khammo, Khamoo, ahoo
already! Get it straight.
We just can’t keep up with the
Kinaias, Kinayas Kenayas and Kainayas.
The Dinhas got it right when
they conformed to Denha but Denjas
are still keeping their Mexican influence.
Is it adios to that? We still love
you our amigos.
We would say Yousif had it right
until one family threw in an “e”.
How is it Yousef?
You can’t really mess up Manour
or can you? There is Mansoor and
Mansor?
Is there one family with one universal
spelling?
Okay, yella bye!
If you have a Chaldean rant you
want featured in Yella, Bye, email us
at info@chaldeannews.com for an
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(Inspired by Ashourina Slewo and
contributions by Vanessa Denha Garmo)
10 CHALDEAN NEWS AUGUST 2018

The gift of a lifetime
BY ALISON THOMAS
“The family is where we are formed as
people. Every family is a brick in the
building of society.” – Pope Francis
As many of those in our community,
I grew up in a family
that had a major focus
on faith, love, and respect for one
another. Throughout my life, my
parents always reminded my siblings
and me to lean on our faith and trust
that God’s plan would be fulfilled in
each of our lives if we cultivated and
maintained a prayer life.
For as long as I can remember,
we spent each night praying a rosary
as a family, and never missed a
Sunday mass. I am certain that my
faith would not be as strong if I did
not have this foundation that began
when I was a young girl by the example
of my parents and my siblings.
Part of being a Catholic, comes
a love and devotion to the Holy Father
of our Church, so you can imagine
the shock I felt when I found out
that I would have the opportunity to
present the gifts during Holy Mass to
Pope Francis for the Feast of St. Peter
and Paul with my parents.
My initial reaction, though, was
how in the world did we get chosen to
do this? The short answer, pure luck.
And now for the more detailed
answer: My mom initially planned a
trip to Rome for the Cardinal Installation
Ceremony of 14 Bishops from
all over the world, including our Patriarch,
Mar Louis Sako, which took
place on June 28. She also planned
to attend Pope Francis’s mass celebrating
the Feast of St. Peter and
St. Paul which was the day after the
Cardinal’s installation.
My mom has travelled to Rome to
see the Pope on several occasions in
the past and as an avid EWTN viewer,
she always wondered how families
got the chance to present the gifts to
him during mass and began to investigate
how to do this.
She eventually realized there was a
way to apply through the Vatican website
and began the process. Friends of
hers who live in Rome expressed that
her chances of getting accepted to do
this were very slim, as they have tried
for the last 40 years while living there
and have never been accepted.
Being the persistent woman that
she is, she still tried—and several
days before leaving for the Cardinal’s
installation, she received a notification
that her application was accepted.
As many times as we read the notification,
we were still in disbelief.
Despite our uncertainty, my father
and I booked our flight to join
my mom and continued to question
whether it would actually happen
or not. Upon arrival to Rome, we
verified that the email was in fact
an acceptance to present the gifts
and were notified that we needed
to attend a practice session the day
before the mass in order to prepare.
The few days that we spent in Rome
felt like a whirlwind—what could
be greater than participating in mass
with the leader of our Church? And
what an incredible moment that we
would never forget.
This feeling of skepticism and
Imagine the shock
I felt when I found
out that I would have
the opportunity to
present the gifts
during Holy Mass to
Pope Francis for the
Feast of St. Peter and
Paul with my parents.
amazement did not seem to go away
until the moment we found ourselves
standing before the Holy Father
awaiting this incredible meeting.
I remember whispering to my
mom and dad as we were walking
towards him, “Is this actually happening?!”
We were able to exchange
a few words with him, and told him
that we were Chaldean from Iraq,
living in America— he thanked us
and blessed us, and asked that we
pray for him.
This experience is one that my parents
and I will treasure for the rest of
our lives, and I am so grateful to have
experienced it with them—the people
who formed me into the person I am
today, and who instilled in me my faith
and love for the Church.
AUGUST 2018 CHALDEAN NEWS 11

noteworthy
After Saturday
Comes Sunday
Born in Rochester, New York, Susan
Adelman is a pediatric surgeon,
artist, silversmith, and author. Her
latest book “After Saturday Comes
Sunday” was inspired by Adelman’s
92-year-old Chaldean “mother” Norma
Hakim.
The book begins with the biographical
story of Norma Hakim,
who hails from Northern Iraq, and
the biography of a Kurdish Jewish
woman who is now living in Israel.
Adelman writes about the history of
Christians and Jews in the Middle
East. “Their languages, dialects of the
3000-year-old Aramaic language, are
under threat, and their homelands
continuously threatened by war.”
“Their stories illustrate the rich
centuries-long traditions that are at
risk. Can the remaining Christians
and their language be saved from extinction
in their very birthplace? At
least the United States must extend
them an umbrella of support so they
may rebuild their indigenous communities
and train their own militias
if they ever hope to resettle safely at
home, resume their traditional way
of life, and raise children who speak
their language.”
Detroit Skating
Club – Annual
Ice Show
The Detroit Skating Club
hosted their 19th annual ice
show from June 28 through
July 1. This year’s them was
“…And the Greatest of
These is Love”. This year’s
show included about 160
ice skaters across a number
of age groups and skill levels
– several of which were
Chaldean children.
Chaldean Mass
at St. Anne’s
Chaldean Mass was celebrated in
honor of St. Anne at the Roman
Catholic parish of St. Anne’s in Detroit
on July 23.
CAAHP Scholarship and Awards Gala
The Chaldean-American Association for Health Professionals hosted their second
annual Scholarship and Awards Gala Shenandoah Country Club on July
13. With more than 350 people in attendance, there were several distinguished
guests including Wayne State University Vice President of Health Affairs, David
Hefner and State Representative Klint Kesto. The evening’s keynote speaker
was Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha. Honored at the gala: Dr. Rena Daiza received the
Rising Star Award, Dr. Sabri Shukri received the Lifetime Achievement Award,
and Dr. Paul Shikwana posthumously received the Leader in Medicine Award.
View more photos on chaldeannews.com.
Vacation Bible School
The Eastern Catholic Re-Evangelization Center (ECRC) once again hosted
Vacation Bible School. The first week was hosted at Mother of God Chaldean
Catholic Church and the remaining three weeks were hosted at St. Thomas
Chaldean Catholic Church. Due to increased popularity, this was the first year
in which a fourth week of VBS was added.
Zipping Through Nature
Camp Dearborn, located in Milford, unveiled their latest attraction on July 14 – a
1,400-foot-long zip line. Said to be the longest zip line in Michigan, Camp Dearborn’s
new amenity is sure to be a hit with lovers of heights and nature. The line
will take riders from a six-story tower at Elm Circle over a lake and down onto the
main beach. It will be open noon to 6:30 p.m. Thursday through Monday
For more information about the zip line or ticket pricing, call (248) 684-
6000 or (313) 943-2076.
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CHAI time
CHALDEANS CONNECTING
COMMUNITY EVENTS IN AND AROUND METRO DETROIT AUGUST 2018
Saturday, August 4
Charity: Fleece and Thank You is a Michigan
based charity that works to give kids
in the hospital a connection to the outside
world during their treatment journey by
supplying them with a handmade fleece
blanket and a video message of support
from the blanket maker. This year, Fleece
and Thank you will be hosting their annual
Make a Blanket Day at Airtime Trampoline
in Troy on Saturday, August 4 from 1:00
to 5:00 p.m. This year’s goal is to make
2,500 blankets. Every $24 covers the
cost of one blanket. You have the option
of making a blanket yourself at the event
or from home or donating $24 – in which
a volunteer will make the blanket for you.
For more information about the Fleece
and Thank You or World Blanket Day, visit
http://fleeceandthankyou.org/
Tuesday, August 7
Primary Election: Get out and vote! Primary
election day is finally here and it is
our duty as citizens of the United States
to head to the polls. Mid term elections
are just as important as the presidential
election, if not more. Polls are open from
7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. TO find your polling
location, visit https://webapps.sos.
state.mi.us/MVIC/VoterSearch.aspx
Tuesday, August 7
Cruise for a Cause: Join the Coalition on
Temporary Shelter for an evening aboard
Ovation on Tuesday, August 7 from 7:00
to 10:00 p.m. Indulge in a strolling dinner,
classic craft cocktails, and modern
jazz performances by Detroit’s very own
Motor City Horns – who are know for
their work with Bob Seger and the Silver
Bullet Band. A portion of each ticket sold
for this event will go towards supporting
Coalition on Temporary Shelter and their
mission to give hope, help and a better
future. For more information about the
Coalition on Temporary Shelter or Cruise
for a Cause, call 586-778-9060.
Wednesday, August 8
Charity: The Cancer Thrivers Network for
Jewish Women is hosting the “Celebrating
Life” luncheon. This fundraising luncheon
will be hosted at Congregation Shaarey Zedek
in Southfield from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.
The event will feature Dr. Clifford Hudis,
CEO of the American Society of Clinical
Oncology. Event goers will have the opportunity
to hear from Dr. Hudis about the latest
scientific advances in cancer research
as well as real world challenges. Tickets
for this luncheon are priced at $45 each.
Funds raised during this event will allow the
organization to continue offering an array of
programs and advocate for patients. For
more information or to purchase tickets, call
Tracy Agranove at (248) 592-226. Event
sponsorships are also available.
Friday, August 10
Food and Wine Festival: Sponsored
by HOUR Detroit, the inaugural Savor
Food and Wine Festival will be hosted
at the Detroit Zoo on Friday, August 10
and Saturday, August 11 from 6:00 to
10:00 p.m. “Taste your way through the
grounds of the Detroit Zoo at this 2-day
culinary extravaganza showcasing fine
wines, craft beers, specialty cocktails
and gourmet bites from the best wineries,
breweries, distilleries, restaurants
and food purveyors.” Tickets for the Savor
Food and Wine Festival are priced
at $100. For more information or to purchase
tickets, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/savor-food-wine-festivaltickets-44373698928
Friday, August 10
Jazz Festival: The city of Southfield has
partnered with Varsity Lincoln to host the
3rd annual Kimmie Horne Jazz Festival
on Friday, August 10 from 6:30 to 10:30
p.m. and Saturday, August 11 from 3:00
to 10:30 p.m. The festival will be hosted
on the front lawn of the Southfield Municipal
Campus located at 26000 Evergreen
Road. The two-day event will
feature live music, food trucks, boutique
vendors and more. Kimmie Horne is
slated to perform both days, headlining
the festival on Saturday and performing
a special female duet collaboration with
members from Grammy-nominated jazz
group Straight Ahead on Friday. The
festival will also feature performances
by Straight Ahead, Kathy Kosins, Penny
Wells, Shelia Landis, Rick Matle, David
Green, Amy Lee and music director Al
McKenzie. The Kimmie Horne Jazz Festival
is free and open to the public. Event
goers are encouraged to bring lawn
chairs or blankets for sitting. Parking will
be available on the Southfield Municipal
Campus for $10. For more information
about the Kimmie Horn Jazz Festival,
visit http://www.cityofsouthfield.com
Saturday, August 18
Royal Tea: Considered one of Detroit’s
premier red-carpet events, Royal Tea will
be hosted at the historical Detroit Yacht
Club on Saturday, August 18 from 5:00
to 9:00 p.m. Bringing in more than 200
women annually, the Royal Tea’s mission
is to honorand celebrate women
from all walks of life. In addition, the Tea
also supports the Detroit-based mentoring
program for young ladies “Such
a Lady”. “Such a Lady” is designed to
help young ladies develop their character,
confidence, and class through raising
funds and hosting a crowning ceremony
to commemorate the 10-week
program. Tickets are on sale and can be
purchased online at www.royalteagala.
eventbrite.com
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Specializing in interventional procedures and conservative medication management of both
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acute and chronic pain, MIPA is committed to providing the highest quality state-of-theart
pain management to our patients. Our goal is to bring back the quality to patient’s lives
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through technology, professional excellence and compassion.
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Phone: 248.624.PAIN(7246) Fax: 248.624.2597
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AUGUST 2018 CHALDEAN NEWS 15

eligion
PLACES OF PRAYER
CHALDEAN CHURCHES IN AND AROUND METRO DETROIT
We will continue to publish the
Places of Prayer page on our
website at www.chaldeannews.com
and will periodically update the page
in the magazine throughout the year.
Moving forward, we will publish a
monthly column called ECRC Corner
on this page.
THE DIOCESE OF ST. THOMAS THE
APOSTLE IN THE UNITED STATES
St. Thomas Chaldean Catholic Diocese
25603 Berg Road, Southfield, MI 48033;
(248) 351-0440
Bishop: Francis Kalabat
Retired Bishop: Ibrahim N. Ibrahim
MOTHER OF GOD
CHALDEAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
25585 Berg Road, Southfield, MI 48034;
(248) 356-0565
Rector: Sanharib Youkhanna
Priest in Residence Wisam Metti
Retired Priest: Fr. Emanuel Rayes
Bible Study: Mondays, 7-9 p.m. in English;
Wednesdays,
7 p.m. for college students in English
Mass Schedule: Weekdays, 10 a.m.; Tuesdays,
8:45 p.m. in English; Saturdays, 4 p.m. in
English; Sundays: 8:30 a.m. in Arabic, 10 a.m. in
English, noon in Chaldean, 7 p.m. in English
SACRED HEART CHALDEAN
CATHOLIC CHURCH
30590 Dequindre Road, Warren, MI 48092;
(586) 393-5809
Pastor: Fr. Sameem Belius
Mass Schedule: Sundays, 10 a.m. in Arabic,
12:30 p.m. in Chaldean
MAR ADDAI CHALDEAN
CATHOLIC CHURCH
24010 Coolidge Highway, Oak Park, MI
48237; (248) 547-4648
Pastor: Fr. Stephen Kallabat
Adoration: Last Friday of the month, 4 p.m.
Adoration;
5 p.m. Stations of the Cross; 6 p.m. Mass;
Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Bible Study: Fridays, 8-10 p.m. in Arabic and
Chaldean
Youth Groups: Thursdays, 7:30-9 p.m. Jesus
Christ University High School and College
Mass Schedule: Weekdays, noon; Sundays:
10 a.m. in Chaldean and Arabic, 12:30 p.m.
High Mass in Chaldean
ST. JOSEPH CHALDEAN
CATHOLIC CHURCH
2442 E. Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48083;
(248) 528-3676
Pastor: Fr. Rudy Zoma
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Bryan Kassa
Parochial Vicar: Fr. John Jiddou
Bible Study: Mondays, 7 p.m. in Arabic;
Tuesdays, 7 p.m. in English; Thursdays, 7
p.m. Chaldeans Loving Christ Youth Group
for High Schoolers
Mass Schedule: Weekdays, 10 a.m. in
Chaldean except Wednesdays, 10 a.m. in
Arabic
Saturdays, 6 p.m. in English and Chaldean;
Sundays:
9 a.m. in Arabic, 10:30 a.m. in English, noon
in Chaldean,
2 p.m. in Chaldean and Arabic, 7 p.m. in
Chaldean
Baptisms: 3 p.m. on Sundays.
ST. THOMAS CHALDEAN
CATHOLIC CHURCH
6900 Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI
48322;
(248) 788-2460
Administrator: Fr. Bashar Sitto
Parochial Vicars: Fr. Jirgus Abrahim, Fr.
Anthony Kathawa
Bible Study: Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. in Arabic
Youth Groups: Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Girls
Challenge Club for Middle Schoolers;
Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Chaldeans Loving Christ
for High Schoolers; Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.
Boys Conquest Club for Middle Schoolers.
Other: First Thursday and Friday of each
month, 10 a.m. Holy Hour; 11 a.m. Mass
in Chaldean; Wednesdays from midnight
to Thursdays midnight, adoration in the
Baptismal Room; Saturdays 3 p.m. Night
Vespers (Ramsha) in Chaldean.
Mass Schedule: Weekdays, 10 a.m. in
Chaldean; Saturdays, 5 p.m. in English;
Sundays: 9 a.m. in English, 10:30 a.m. in
English, 12:30 p.m. in Chaldean, 2 p.m. in
Arabic; 6 p.m., Grotto is open for Adoration
24/7 for prayer and reflection.
ST. GEORGE CHALDEAN
CATHOLIC CHURCH
45700 Dequindre Road, Shelby Township, MI
48317;
(586) 254-7221
Administrator: Fr. Manuel Boji
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Matthew Zetouna
Youth Groups: Disciples for Christ for teen
boys, Tuesdays, 7 p.m.; Circle of Friends for
teen girls; Thursdays, 6 p.m.; Bible Study for
college students, Wednesdays 8 p.m.
Bible Study: Wednesdays, 8 p.m. in English;
Fridays, 8 p.m. in Arabic Mass Schedule:
Weekdays, 10 a.m. in Chaldean, 7 p.m. in
English; Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Adoration; 8-10
p.m. Confession; Saturdays, 4 p.m. in English
(Chaldean when no catechism or summer
camp); Sunday: 8:30 a.m. in Chaldean, 10
a.m. in Arabic, 11:30 a.m. in English, 1 p.m. in
Chaldean; 7:30 p.m. in English
HOLY MARTYRS CHALDEAN
CATHOLIC CHURCH
43700 Merrill, Sterling Heights, MI 48312;
(586) 803-3114
Rector: Fr. Manuel Boji
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Andrew Seba
Bible Study: Mondays, 7 p.m. in
Chaldean; Thursdays,
8 p.m. Seed of Faith in English;
Saturdays, 7 p.m. Witness to Faith in Arabic
Youth Groups: Wednesdays, 7 p.m. for High
Schoolers
Mass Schedule: Weekdays, 9 a.m. in
Chaldean; Thursdays, 7 p.m. in English;
Saturdays, 5 p.m. in English; Sundays: 9 a.m.
in Arabic, 10:30 a.m. in English, Morning
Prayer at noon, High Mass at 12:30 p.m. in
Chaldean; 8 p.m.
in English.
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP
CHALDEAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
11200 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48093;
(586) 804-2114
Pastor: Fr. Fadi Philip
Parochial Vicar: Fadie Gorgies
Bible Study: Thursday, 8 p.m. for ages 18-45;
Friday,
8 p.m. in Arabic.
Teens 4 Mary Youth Group: Saturdays, 10
a.m.-1 p.m.
Confession: 1 hour before mass or by
appointment.
Adoration: Thursday, 5-7 p.m. Chapel open
24/7 for adoration.
Mass Schedule: Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.
in Chaldean; Thursday, 1 p.m. in English and 7
p.m. in Chaldean; Friday 7 p.m. in Chaldean;
Sunday: 10 a.m. in Arabic and 12:30 p.m. in
Chaldean.
HOLY CROSS CHALDEAN
CATHOLIC CHURCH
32500 Middlebelt Road, Farmington Hills, MI
48334;
(248) 626-5055
Rector: Msgr. Zouhair Toma Kejbou
Mass Schedule: Weekdays, noon in
Chaldean; Saturdays, 4:30 p.m. in English;
Sundays: 10 a.m. in Chaldean and Arabic,
noon in English, 6 p.m., in Arabic.
ST. PAUL CHALDEAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
5150 E. Maple Avenue, Grand Blanc, MI
48439;
(810) 820-8439
Pastor: Fr. Ayad Hanna
Mass Schedule: Weekdays, 6 p.m.; Sundays,
12:30 p.m.
St. Ephram
2537 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 754-7202
Fax: (773) 754-7202
Email: stephramchaldeancatholicchurch@
yahoo.com
Administrator: Fr. Hermiz Haddad
Mart Mariam
2700 Willow Rd.
Northbrook Illinois 60062
(630) 647-897-4808
martmariamchurch@gmail.com
Pastor: Fr. Fawaz Kako
EASTERN CATHOLIC
RE-EVANGELIZATION CENTER (ECRC)
4875 Maple Road, Bloomfield Township, MI
48301;
(248) 538-9903
Director: Patrice Abona
Daily Mass: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.
Thursdays: 5:30 Adoration and 6:30 Mass
Bible Study in Arabic: Wednesdays 7 p.m.
Bible Study in English: Tuesdays 7 p.m.
ST. GEORGE SHRINE AT CAMP CHALDEAN
1391 Kellogg Road, Brighton, MI 48114;
(888) 822-2267
Campgrounds Manager: Sami Herfy
ST. EPHREM CHALDEAN CATHOLIC
CHURCH
2537 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Chicago, IL 60659;
(773) 754-7202, (773) 754-8935
Pastor: Rev. Sanharib Youkhanna
Retired: Rev. Zia Marano
MART MARIAM CHALDEAN
CATHOLIC CHURCH
2700 Willow Road, Northbrook, IL 60062;
(630) 847-0149, (847) 897-4808
Pastor: Rev. Fawaz Elia Kako
CHALDEAN SISTERS/DAUGHTERS OF
MARY OUR LADY OF THE IMMACULATE
CONCEPTION ORDER
Superior: Benynia Shikwana
5159 Corners Drive
West Bloomfield, MI 48322; (248) 615-2951
CHALDEAN SISTERS/DAUGHTERS OF
MARY HOUSE OF FORMATION
24900 Middlebelt Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48336; (248) 987-6731
ST. GEORGE CONVENT
Superior: Mubaraka Garmo
43261 Chardennay
Sterling Heights, MI 48314; (586) 203-8846
ST. MARY HOLY APOSTOLIC CATHOLIC
ASSYRIAN CHURCH OF THE EAST
4320 E. 14 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48092;
(586) 825-0290
Rector: Fr. Ameer Brikha
Mass Schedule: Sundays, 9 a.m. in Assyrian;
noon in Assyrian and English
ST. TOMA SYRIAC CATHOLIC CHURCH
25600 Drake Road,
Farmington Hills, MI 48335;
(248) 478-0835
Pastor: Fr. Toma Behnama
Fr. Safaa Habash
Mass Schedule: Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday 6 p.m.; Sunday 12 p.m. All in
Syriac, Arabic and English
CHRIST THE KING SYRIAC
CATHOLIC CHURCH
2300 John R, Troy, MI 48083; (248) 818-2886
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The ECRC Corner
Starting in September, we will bring
you a new column about the faith.
Both Karam Bahnam and Jeff
Kassab will rotate in writing this
monthly piece. More people might
participate in the rotation. We hope
our readers find it engaging and insightful.
We asked Karam Bahnam
to write an overview for this month
of what the column will entail.
The Eastern Catholic Reevangelization
Center also
known as ECRC has been home
to dozens of Chaldean volunteers
for number of years now.
Ever since its inception in 2001,
the center has attracted volunteers
of every age group.
All are coming with the intention
of bringing themselves
and others into an intimate
relationship with Jesus Christ,
but the question is how? Well
the motto of the ministry gives
us a clue. Learn, Live, Defend
and Evangelize your Catholic
faith are considered to be the
elements needed to achieve the
goal of intimacy with our Lord.
This motto has been implemented
in every activity created,
adapted or sponsored by ECRC.
Activities like spiritual retreats,
Theology classes, pilgrimages, or
formation programs and many
others. Creating an ECRC corner
in this respected paper will help us
accomplish this goal as well.
This section will emphasize
the first objective of our motto
which is to learn our faith. Understanding
what we believe in is
fundamental to our growth in the
faith especially for us Chaldeans.
The vast majority of Chaldeans
are cradle Catholics who grew up
in the faith which shaped us to
be very pious individuals. Piety
is wonderful yet not enough. As
Christians, the bible challenges
us to give an answer to the hope
that we have in us. Are we able
to do that today? Are we able to
give an answer to everything we
believe in? If your answer is “No”
then stay tuned.
Karam Bahnam has a B.A. in
Philosophy, is currently working
on his M.A. in Theology and is a
co-founder of ECRC.
16 CHALDEAN NEWS AUGUST 2018

obituaries
RECENTLY DECEASED COMMUNITY MEMBERS
Niran Edward Dakki
March 15, 1966 -
July 19, 2018
Kamil Razoki
Namo Kappota
February 25, 1942 -
July 19, 2018
Matti Diza
July 01, 1933 -
July 18, 2018
Jamil Faranci Jarbo
October 01, 1926 -
July 16, 2018
Godoon Yatooma
July 01, 1934 -
July 15, 2018
Virgen Yousif Mukhtar
September 23, 1935 -
July 10, 2018
Salim Faranci Kassab
May 03, 1933 -
July 08, 2018
Victoria
Mansour Kallabat
August 15, 1932 -
July 08, 2018
Sabah Sadiq
Hermiz Yeswo
July 01, 1938 -
July 08, 2018
Angela
Jasmine Barash
November 17, 1994 -
June 26, 2018
Fathel Hermiz Poota
June 14, 1944 - June
26, 2018
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LTU offers more than 60 student
clubs and organizations, including
fraternities, sororities, honor societies,
and student chapters of professional
groups. New labs have been
added in robotics, engineering, and
biotech. The expanded dining center
offers more healthy options.
LTU also features 24 men’s and
women’s sports. This fall, varsity football
returns after a 70-year absence. You
can also show your Blue Devil spirit as a
member of the marching band or dance
team: LTUAthletics.com.
Innovative programs, small classes
LTU is a private, 4,500-student university
that offers more than 100
innovative programs in Colleges of
College Bound!
As families plan their lastminute
summer vacations
and kids finish up weeks at
camp, many others are packing for
college. It’s the Back to School issue
and the focus is on colleges and Universities.
We feature those that seem
to attract a Chaldean population and
are within driving distance of the
Metro-Detroit area.
Wayne State University (WSU)
Diversity in Detroit
Situated in the heart of Detroit,
Wayne State University is home to
more than 380 programs through 13
schools and colleges. The diverse
offerings are coupled with an even
more diverse student body.
According to their website, “diversity
isn’t a slogan at Wayne State;
it’s a reality that’s woven into our mission
and guides everything we do. We
offer an immersive educational experience
where students work alongside
people from different countries, cultures
and socioeconomic backgrounds
in a microcosm of our interconnected
world. With the most diverse student
body in Michigan, our students gain
a distinct advantage as they prepare
to build successful careers in the complex
global marketplace.”
With such a diverse campus,
it should come as no surprise that
WSU’s Office of International Programs
was chosen to host 93 Iraqi
students as a part of the Iraq Young
Leaders Exchange Program (IYLEP)
for Undergraduates.
IYLEP is a four-week summer exchange
sponsored and funded by the
U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and implemented
by World Learning. WSU
has been selected two years in a row
to host orientation for the program,
providing participants with their first
glimpse of America and university
life. OIP is proud to host the program,
according to Ahmad Ezzeddine,
associate vice president for OIP
and Educational Outreach.
While the exchange students
have moved on from WSU to other
universities throughout the country,
the importance of programs like
IYLEP remains. “Being selected by
World Learning to host the orientation
portion of the IYLEP program
for the second year in a row demonstrates
that Wayne State University,
in addition to its quality programs,
continues to be a welcoming, inclusive
and safe environment for international
students,” Ezzeddine says.
For more information about WSU and
programs offered, visit www.wayne.edu
Lawrence Tech University
Albion
A private college with a nearly
200-year history
With 49 majors, concentrations, and
pre-professional programs, Albion
gives students the flexibility to forge
their own paths while gaining a true
understanding of the world. According
to their website, “Albion College
prepares students to act. Our graduates
emerge with the insight, focus,
and confidence it takes to pursue
rewarding careers, live meaningful
lives, and help build a better world.”
Albion College is a private fouryear
college of the liberal arts, historically
related to the United Methodist
Church. Founded in 1835, Albion
College was the first private college
in Michigan to have a chapter of Phi
Beta Kappa. The college sits on 90-
acre main campus 144-acre Whitehouse
Nature Center 340-acre Held
Equestrian Center and about 90 percent
of the students live on campus.
Lawrence Technological
University (LTU)
This fall, a fourth residence hall opens
at Lawrence Technological University.
Over 1,000 students now live on
campus. The new building features
the latest in green technologies and a
design that focuses on community engagement.
Utilities, WiFi, basic cable
TV, and parking are included.
Architecture and Design, Arts and
Sciences, Business and Information
Technology, and Engineering. All
feature exceptional exposure to theory
and practice.
You’ll benefit from small class
sizes, taught by faculty with industry
savvy. Lawrence Tech is ranked
among the nation’s best universities
by U.S. News & World Report and
the Princeton Review. The Brookings
Institution ranks Lawrence Tech
fifth among U.S. colleges and universities
for boosting graduates’ earning
potential. Payscale.com reports
alumni salaries are in the top 5 percent
nationally. Nearly 90 percent of
students are employed or grad school
bound by graduation, above the national
average.
One notable graduate is Chaldean
own Victor Saroki who is still
very active with the University. “LTU
students get a world class education
based on ‘Practice and Theory’.. They
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Possible is everything.
Whether you study engineering, architecture, or dozens
of other fields at Lawrence Technological University,
you’ll get an innovative, hands-on education to prepare
you for the career of your dreams.
Schedule your campus tour today: ltu.edu/campustour
5th
in nation for boosting
graduates’ earning
potential
11:1
student/faculty ratio
86%
students employed or
registered for graduate
school at commencement
admissions@ltu.edu
Architecture and Design | Arts and Sciences | Business and Information Technology | Engineering
Southfield, Michigan
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are prepared to start their careers contributing
immediately to their professions.
Across all fields LTU graduates
are highly sought in the work place,”
said Victor Saroki, president of SA-
ROKI Architecture
Technology, location to help you succeed
Lawrence Tech provides tools you’ll
need in a technology-driven world.
Your high-end LTU laptop is loaded
with industry-standard software –
worth an average of $75,000 – a benefit
you’ll only get at LTU: ltu.edu/
LTuZone
The University is located in the
dynamic suburb of Southfield, with
hundreds of Fortune 500 and international
companies nearby. You’ll
have opportunities for co-ops, internships,
and professional development
in a region with one of the largest
concentrations of engineering,
architecture, and technology jobs in
the world.
LTU’s Study-Abroad Program includes
partnerships with universities
in Asia, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Europe,
and the Middle East.
Financial aid and more
More than 98 percent of students receive
financial assistance. The average
annual, need-based aid package
is $26,270. Part-time employment is
available for full-time students. Student
loans are also available from
a variety of sources. Contact LTU
Financial Aid for deadlines and requirements:
ltu.edu/financial_aid.
For more, contact Lawrence
Tech’s Office of Admissions at
800.225.5588 or admissions@ltu.
edu, watch LTU’s video at ltu.edu/
StudentStories, or visit ltu.edu.
Ready to apply now? Go to ltu.edu/
applyfree.
Madonna University
Enhancing college education with life
experiences
As the pool of direct-from-highschool
students continues to shrink,
colleges like Madonna University
have had to find ways to attract and
retain students. For more than 80
years, the hallmark of a Madonna
education has been high quality
academic programs, combined with
career preparation and service-learning.
Madonna continues to update
its academic programs to meet the
needs of business and industry, and to
ensure students can pursue a degree
that leads to employment.
Academic majors that remain
popular include: criminal justice,
business, nursing, teacher education,
sign language studies, broadcast and
cinema arts, sport management, social
work, and hospitality and tourism.
To enhance its already strong liberal
arts curriculum, Madonna will
be offering two new dance degrees
this fall; a bachelor of arts in dance,
and a bachelor of fine art in dance
performance.
Engaging students outside the
classroom is a great way to retain
students, so in addition to some 40
student organizations, Madonna has
increased its athletics teams to 19
men’s and women’s sports, and there
are several new performing arts opportunities.
Madonna now boasts a
Pep Band, Gospel Choir, Chorale,
Dance Team, and a Lyric Theatre
group, that not only offer scholarships,
but also camaraderie and extracurricular
fun. A Student Senate
was established to provide students
a voice to University administrators,
on everything from academics, facilities
and student life.
Nursing faculty at Madonna
saw the growth in healthcare jobs
outside of nursing and developed
two health sciences degrees; in
Population Health Care Management
and Health Care Informatics
and Quality Systems Management.
Graduates with these degrees
are compassionate and tech-savvy
healthcare advocates for diverse populations.
With the many crime shows on
TV, it’s no wonder that Madonna’s
forensic science program, now accredited,
has been attracting students
and gaining notoriety. The faculty
and students do exciting research
and work closely with the Michigan
State Police to host a Missing in
Michigan event.
The new residence halls at Madonna
provide an excellent residential
experience for students and
peace of mind for parents. In these
living/learning community’s students
are housed with others of like majors
and interests. The apartment-style
units provide a great on-campus experience
for upper classmen.
In keeping with Madonna’s mission
to make higher education accessible
to all, Madonna’s new Mosaic
Leadership Academy begins this fall.
The Academy will provide unique
academic and social leadership experiences
to students from traditionally
underrepresented groups. Up to
25 select undergraduate students will
receive $4,000 per academic year for
up to four consecutive years.
At the graduate level Madonna
continues to develop academic programs
to meet the needs of business
and industry. A benefit to Madonna
alumni is they can earn their master’s
degree at undergraduate tuition
rates. Newer graduate programs include
the Master of Science in Social
Work, and master’s degrees in nutrition,
nursing leadership, humane
studies and higher education administration.
The Higher Learning Commission
recently approved a second
doctoral program at Madonna; the
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree.
Founded by the Felician Sisters in
1937 and inspired by the values of St.
Francis of Assisi, Madonna is an independent
Catholic University.
For more information go to
www.madonna.edu
Macomb Community College
Hands on for the future
Macomb Community College offers
nearly 200 programs to connect students
with workplace opportunity in
high-demand fields. Programs offered
at Macomb prepare students for direct
entry into their field after completion.
The college has been working
with employers to significantly
grow apprenticeship and work-based
learning opportunities – particularly
in technical fields, so that students
can learn and earn at the same time.
In addition to working closely
with area high schools, Macomb engages
directly with youth in a handson
way to introduce career possibilities.
This includes the college’s
Career Academies – a week-long
program that introduces participating
youths to career possibilities, AutoSTEAM
– an interactive combination
of presentations and hands-on
activities designed to introduce students
to science, technology, engineering,
arts and mathematic fields,
and College for Kids – programs for
kids ages three to 14 in topics including
introduction to piano to LEGO
engineering to video game design.
Macomb Community College is
a pioneer in the university center
concept, introducing the Macomb
University Center 27 years ago to
provide local access to advanced degree
programs in the local community.
Additionally, Macomb has 225
transfer plans that allow for students
to seamlessly transfer to complete
their bachelor’s degree at area colleges
and universities.
In addition to their multiple
hands-on programs, Macomb offers
the Tesla START program. This intensive
12-week technical training
program is designed to provide students
with the skills necessary for job
placement at Tesla Service Centers.
Students accepted into the program
are considered interns and will earn
an hourly wage as they learn.
For more information about Macomb
Community College and programs
offered, visit www.macomb.edu
Oakland Community College
(OCC)
Turns Potential into Highly Skilled,
Highly Paid Professionals
Michigan’s Department of Talent
and Economic Development reports
there will be 811,055 high-demand
career openings through 2024 in the
state with total potential earnings of
nearly $50 billion.
How can you prepare for one of
these excellent careers?
Attend Oakland Community
College. Fast track your career by
pursuing a certificate program or associate
degree at OCC with little or
no debt and begin working in as few
as 12-24 months. Currently, there
are immediate openings in the professional
trades, which offer average
salaries of more than $50,000 in a
variety of emerging industries like
IT, healthcare, automotive, construction,
advanced manufacturing
and more. OCC features newly renovated
labs, in-demand programs and
classes led by industry professionals.
If your goal is earning a bachelor’s
degree, attend Oakland Community
College. Earn your associate degree
at OCC at the lowest tuition rate in
Michigan and transfer your credits.
OCC has nearly 300 transfer agreements
with four-year institutions
across the state. OCC has the highest
percentage of college transfers in
Michigan.
OCC also has one of the largest
English as a Second Language
programs in the area. The program
provides non-English speakers the
foundation needed to succeed in
other academic courses. Our goal is
to empower academic and developmental
experiences, allowing students
to reach their full potential
and enhance the communities in
which they live.
OCC is more than 50 years strong,
bringing excellence to our economy,
environment and workforce.
They are OCC. Excellence Empowered.
With five campuses in Oakland
County, OCC is Michigan’s number
one transfer institution, offering
nearly 100 excellent degrees and
certificates. The College empowers
academic and developmental expe-
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O PEN HO U S E
Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Preparatory
SUNDAY OCTOBER 28TH MASS 9:00 AM • TOURS 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
• Polish-American heritage and legacy since 1885
• On average $48,900 in scholarship dollars upon graduation
• Typical St. Mary’s Prep student will graduate with twelve
college credits
• World champion crew program
• 11/1 Faculty ratio that contains Phd’s, college professors, and
published authors
• 115+ acre campus located on Orchard Lake
• 14 different sports, including at least one non-cut sport each
season
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riences, allowing students to reach
their full potential and enhance the
communities they serve. More than a
million students have enrolled in the
College since it opened in 1965.
Learn more at oaklandcc.edu.
Oakland University (OU)
A significant Chaldean presence
Oakland University is a doctoral,
research university located on 1,443
acres of scenic land in the cities of
Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills
in Oakland County, Michigan. The
University has 142 bachelor’s degree
programs and 138 graduate degree
and certificate programs. Oakland
is a nationally recognized public
university with more than 19,000
students. Academics include the
School of Music, Theatre and Dance
and nearly 100 other majors housed
within the College of Arts and Sciences
as well as an Honors College
and professional schools that include
the School of Business Administration,
School of Education and Human
Services, School of Engineering
and Computer Science, School of
Health Sciences, School of Nursing
and the Oakland University.
They also have a strong Chaldean
presence on campus. They are working
with the Government of Iraq on Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU) for
all Iraqi students with a Government
scholarship to study at Oakland University
in Master’s or Ph.D. program.
The Chaldean student group
known as CASA is very active on
the OU campus. They offer student
support, socialization, training, community
involvement and special
cause awareness. They have a list of
events and projects they have participated
in over the years.
For more information go to www.
oaklandcc.edu.
Schoolcraft College
Catering to the diverse
Schoolcraft is an open enrollment
environment focused on creating
innovation and education that focuses
on excellence in our students,
faculty and staff. Throughout our
campus, there are more 36,000 students
enrolled in both credit courses
and Continuing Education and
Professional Development courses.
Schoolcraft College offers classes,
certificate programs and associate
degrees in more than 70 different
majors. Some programs are
designed to lead directly to employment
and others are a natural fit for
those students who plan to transfer
to a four-year college or university.
Flexibility in class scheduling is
important to our students who are
often trying to fit a college education
in around busy work and
family schedules. That is why we
offer day and evening classes, and
15-week, 12-week and seven-week
courses. Classes are offered in a variety
of formats including traditional
lecture and lab sessions, courses,
Open and hybrid to meet the needs
of nearly every student. The Continuing
Education and Professional
Development department offers
courses and programs that foster
personal enrichment, professional
growth, and personal health and
fitness. Classes are available online
and on-campus, with course
lengths varying from one day to
several weeks, including evenings
and weekends. Some programs prepare
the learner for employment
and lead to a professional certificate
or credential.
Schoolcraft creates a wellrounded
educational experience
that encourages students to make
connections on campus and in the
community. The Student Activities
Office organizes dozens of special
events, activities, programs and community
service projects; these attract
more than 20,000 participants each
year. The annual Focus Series is a
campus-wide effort to raise student
awareness about a specific region
of the world and culminates in the
annual Multicultural Fair, which
attracts between 3,000 and 4,000
attendees from the campus and surrounding
communities.
Schoolcraft is helping students
improve English-Language skills
They are offering two new courses
available for business purposes and
American English pronunciation.
If English isn’t your first language,
courses in the English as a Second
Language (ESL) program at Schoolcraft
College can prepare students for
study in American college settings
and also teach the international student
about American culture and the
English language for daily living and
communication with native speakers.
These courses are also useful for
people working at a business. The instruction
includes:
• English and vocabulary development
• Academic writing activities:
forms, letters, compositions, summaries,
essay exams, and research papers
• Speaking activities: discussions,
oral reports, and formal speeches
• Listening skills: lectures, video
and audio tapes
• Reading and grammar for college
level academic purposes
• Test preparation and note taking
skills
• Computer-assisted instruction
For information got to
www.schoolcraft.edu.
University of Michigan (U of M)
Leaders in research
The University of Michigan is considered
a leader in higher education
due to the “outstanding quality of our
19 schools and colleges, internationally
recognized faculty and departments
with 250 degree programs.”
U of M takes their academic vigor
beyond Michigan, extending globally
through their international studies –
which include India, Poland, Morocco,
Spain, Cuba, and so much more.
Hailed as the number one research
university in the United States by
the National Science Foundation, U
of M takes academic excellence and
vigor to a different level.
According to their website,
“With $1.48 billion in annual research
expenditures, the University
of Michigan is one of the world’s
leading research universities. The
U-M Office of Research (UMOR)
supports this enterprise by cultivating
interdisciplinary research and
providing a range of services across
all three campuses (Ann Arbor,
Flint, and Dearborn).”
The university’s research activities
include fostering new research
through their affiliated “interdisciplinary
units”; building partnerships
with industry, government, and academia;
providing central research
administration; promoting a culture
of ethical research and compliance;
overseeing research policy; managing
the transfer of knowledge; and advocating
for university research.
In their capacity as a research university,
172 patents have been issues
and 173 license and or option agreements
have been issued. Through
the several developments coming as
a result of the university’s research,
$14.6 million in revenue have been
generated.
For more information about the
University of Michigan and programs
offered, visit www.umich.edu
Michigan State University (MSU)
Nationally ranked
Michigan State University is ranked
among the top 100 universities in the
world. According to their website,
“MSU brings together an exceptional
faculty, a vast array of world-class
facilities and resources, and more
than 200 programs of undergraduate,
graduate, and preprofessional study.
“Our students become part of a
powerful network of vibrant campus
communities and initiatives, including
nationally recognized residential
college, undergraduate research, and
service-learning opportunities, as
well as more than 600 student organizations.”
Like U of M, MSU is also considered
to be one of the top research universities
in the world – with students
and faculty alike working to advance
the common good and tackling some
of the world’s toughest problems to
find solutions that “make life better”.
The nationally ranked university
is a member of the Association
of American Universities – a group
that only includes 60 U.S. universities
and two Canadian universities
widely regarded as among the top
research-intensive institutions in
North America. In addition, according
to the Times Higher Education
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fall open house
Sunday, November 4
1-4 PM
Students of all ages welcome!
1959-2019
hello!
Marian is a Catholic college preparatory school for young women,
sponsored by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
For admission information, call (248) 644-1946. www.marian-hs.org
7225 Lahser Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
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Impact.
When you become a Laker, you look outward, focusing on others
instead of yourself. With professors’ caring guidance, you learn
how to make a meaningful, lasting difference. Then, as you go
forward into the world, you’re ready to tackle challenges and
make meaningful contributions. Like Michigan itself, your positive
impact will be far reaching. That’s the Laker Effect.
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World Reputation Rankings 2017,
the university is one of the top 80
universities in the world.
For more information about MSU and
programs offered, visit www.msu.edu
Clockwise from top: Walsh College; Grand Valley Stage University; Wayne County Community College
Walsh
Not Your Typical Business School
As the college proudly states, “Walsh
is more than a business school. We
are an accelerator. A think tank. An
incubator for ideas. Where leaders
are made and barriers are broken.”
Since 1922, Walsh has combined
rigorous academic theory and practical
application to prepare students
for successful careers in:
• Accountancy
• Finance
• General Business
• Information Technology (concentrations
in Cybersecurity and
Automotive Cybersecurity)
• Management
• Marketing
• Taxation
We offer courses in Troy, Novi,
Clinton Township, Port Huron, and
online.
Walsh students are trained for
In-demand careers. Their nationallyranked
bachelor’s and master’s degree
programs are taught by academic faculty
with years of real-world experience
in their fields. They offer unique
hands-on learning experiences so our
students gain the knowledge and
skills that employers are looking for.
They tout themselves as providing
a clear pathway to a student’s
career. Walsh partners with Oakland
Community College and Macomb
Community College to give you a
seamless, convenient transfer process
and clearly defined degree program
to prepare you for your career.
• Highest pass rate for bachelor’s
degree candidates on CPA exams in
metro Detroit
• Recruitment by top employers
• 93% employer placement rate
• Nearly 100 scholarship opportunities
• Hands-on training for skills employers
are looking for
They offer a cutting-edge curriculum.
Walsh offers experiences you
won’t find at other schools. As the
only school in Michigan to offer an
Attack and Defend course as part of
our Bachelor of Science in Information
Technology program, we create
multiple teams who attack and defend
a mock business infrastructure
in a controlled environment. As part
of our Master of Science in Taxation
program, IRS special agents have
conducted simulated investigations
right in the classroom.
They offer a programs for entrepreneurs.
Walsh’s Master of Arts in
Business is an ideal degree program
for entrepreneurs looking to start or
advance a business, offering practical
training in accounting, business law,
human resources, marketing, IT, and
more.
“This is where the future is made.
Your future,” explains the college.
Walsh is accredited by the Higher
Learning Commission (HLC) www.
hlcommission.org and the Accreditation
Council for Business Schools and
Programs (ACBSP) www.acbsp.org.
For more information, visit www.
walshcollege.edu
Wayne County Community College
WCCCD: We are your community
college!
Wayne County Community College
District (WCCCD) is an urban-suburban
multi-campus system with five
campuses and the Mary Ellen Stempfle
University Center. We are one
of the three largest urban systems in
Michigan spanning 500 square miles
across Wayne County, and serving
more than 60,000 credit and noncredit
students. We are proud to offer
more than 100 certificate and degree
programs within the 32 municipalities
in Wayne County.
We live up to our mission – helping
people from a diverse background
achieve better lives through higher
education. We are proud to be in your
neighborhood—from the Downriver
communities; our location for the
Michigan Institute for Public Safety
Education and the Heinz C. Prechter
Educational and Performing
Arts Center; to Northwest Detroit,
a location which houses our health
science facilities, and from the Eastside;
home to our Regional Training
Center; to Harper Woods and all the
Pointes in between; where you can
increase your knowledge in today’s
computer information age.
Earlier this year, WCCCD broke
ground on a new $25 million building
that will focus on health, wellness,
education and real-world career opportunities.
The new WCCCD City
Center will be located on Fort Street
and Howard, next to the WCCCD
Downtown Campus. Completion of
the facility is scheduled for spring,
2019. Programs offered at this facility
will include biotechnology, hydroponics,
aquaponics, fitness training,
sports management, sports medicine
and kinesiology.
A $15 million Horticulture
Education Center will be built on
WCCCD’s Downriver Campus in
Taylor. The center will offer programs
related to art, science, technology
and the business of growing
plants. Select programs will research
complex systems that support crop
environment, biotechnology and
aquaculture farming techniques to
cultivate symbiotic environments.
WCCCD is not only accessible
by being a part of your neighborhood;
we are also affordable; making
it easy to go light on your pockets
when it comes to your educational
goals. We are reaching to every segment
of the communities we serve
and beyond to choose WCCCD
whether they want to jumpstart their
education; or looking for a program
for lifelong learning; WCCCD is the
place for you. We have six campuses.
We have one District and one vision.
We offer world-class education right
in your backyard. We are WCCCD,
where learning leads to a better life!
University of Detroit Mercy
Largest Catholic university
Offering more than 100 academic
degrees and programs through seven
schools and colleges, the University
of Detroit Mercy is Michigan’s
“largest and most comprehensive”
Catholic university. Detroit Mercy is
sponsored by the Religious Sisters of
Mercy and the Society of Jesus (the
Jesuits).
According to the university’s
website, “today’s University boasts
the heritage of two founding institutions:
The University of Detroit,
founded in 1877 by the Jesuits, and
Mercy College of Detroit, founded
by the Sisters of Mercy in 1941. The
two consolidated as University of
Detroit Mercy in 1990.”
For the 17th consecutive year,
University of Detroit Mercy was
listed in the top tier of Midwest Best
Regional Universities in the 2018
edition of the U.S. News & World
Report’s “Best Colleges”. Detroit
Mercy is ranked 19th and is the only
university in Michigan to be ranked
in the top 20 in the Midwest Best
Regional Universities.
Academic programs offered at
Detroit Mercy include School of
Architecture, School of Dentistry,
College of Engineering and Science,
College of Health Professions/
McAuley School of Nursing, School
of Law, and the College of Liberal
Arts and Education.
An extension of these programs
is a number of community outreach
programs for students to participate
in. The School of Law, for instance,
provides 12,000 hours of legal assistance
to the residents of Detroit
and neighboring communities out
of 11 clinics. These programs allow
for students to go beyond the classrooms
and into neighboring communities
to apply their learnings to
the real world.
Grand Valley State University
A grand investment
Grand Valley State University is a
public liberal arts university in Allendale,
Michigan. The university was
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Rochester Hills
Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
Chaldean high school
students shine
in and out of the
classroom
BY STEPHEN JONES
The summer is a time for most
students to kick back, relax
and reflect on a job well done,
but there are a select few who should
be especially proud of their major
achievements both in and out of the
classroom.
Maria Alaa Mansour is a graduate
of Marian High School in Bloomfield
Hills. In the fall, she will be attending
the University of Michigan as a
pre-med student.
Mansour was a National Honors
Society member and officer, Spanish
Honors Society Member, Phi Beta
Kappa Honoree, Hometown Life Top
6 Student Honoree and WXYZ “Best
and Brightest” Honoree.
Some of Mansour’s achievements
include: Bronze Recipient
and Honorable Mention in the National
Spanish Exam, earning the
Modern Language Certificate of
Achievement, Science Certificate
of Achievement, Science Medal of
Achievement, Acts of Christian
Service Medal, Bloomfield Hills
Optimist Club Youth Appreciation
Award, President’s Award for Educational
Excellence, twice earning the
Mathematics Certificate of Achievement
and earning the High Honors
Achievement Award four times. She
is a two-time member of the Archdiocese
of Detroit All-Catholic Academic
Team.
Mansour performed at a high-level
in the classroom while also managing
a bevy of extra-curricular activities.
She played the piano and was a member
of both Marian’s Cross Country
and Track & Field teams, all while
holding down a job at Fox Run Senior
Retirement Living. In her scarce free
time, she volunteered in Henry Ford
Hospital’s Emergency Room every
weekend and St. Fabian Elementary
School’s girls’ basketball team.
“I have my sights set on going to a
top medical school to become a dermatologist
or pediatrician,” Mansour
said. “In the future, I hope to have
my own practice.”
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Marian is rising senior Nadine Abro.
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president of her class, and has been
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Pastoral Team, National Honor Society
and Spanish Honor Society.
Following her senior year, Abro
wants to pursue medicine.
Mansour and Abro’s schoolmate
at Marian was Madeline Kizy, graduation
commencement speaker and
President of the Class of 2018.
Other accomplished Chaldean
high school students include Alex
John Kallabat, rising senior at Brother
Rice High School. Kallabat is a
member of the National Honors Society
and an active volunteer, serving
at Mother of God Chaldean Catholic
Church as well as St. Thomas
Chaldean Catholic Church. Kallabat
earned excellency awards in English,
History and Spanish.
Christopher Hamama is a 2018
graduate of Walled Lake Central
High School, and was a member of
the Soccer, Cross Country and Track
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& Field teams. While at Central,
Hamama earned a 4.3 grade point
average. Hamama was a member
of the National Honor Society and
was named Central’s Homecoming
King. Christopher was also in the
DACA club and won second place
in the State competition. In the fall,
Hamama will be attending classes at
the University of Michigan’s Ross
School of Business.
Melanie Rofoo was a valedictorian
at Stevenson High School.
Daniella Toma finished second
in her class and will be attending
Oakland University in the fall. She
was a member of the National Honor
Society and received a Summa Cum
Laude medal.
It is an honor to share the stories
of these remarkable young, Chaldean
high school students that have excelled
and clearly have bright futures
ahead.
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Hope, healing, and happiness
How the Surviving Divorce support group fills a need in the Chaldean community.
BY MONIQUE MANSOUR
The need for healing in
the Chaldean community
prompted the inception of
the Eastern Catholic Re-Evangelization
Center’s newest divorce ministry.
In particular, it was evident there
was an immense amount of stigma
attached to the “D” word: divorce.
Divorce is a difficult experience for
any person to endure, but it can be
especially hard in the Chaldean
community.
“I think the reason divorce is especially
stigmatized in the Chaldean
community is because of the shame
and the fear that we’ll be judged for
it,” explained Iklas Bahoura-Bashi.
“However, whatever we keep in the
dark is going to continue to have
power over us, so if you speak your
truth in a support group, you can
bring that shame out into the light
and it no longer has power over you.
Shame is a powerful emotion that
impacts and influences the way we
behave and it shapes the way we relate
to others.”
Bahoura-Bashi has a background
in counseling, having received her
graduate degree from the University
of Detroit Mercy. She worked in
community mental health for many
years, spending a large portion of
her time with Chaldeans who fled
Iraq from the Gulf War in the mid-
1990s. Later, she opened up a private
practice, but soon felt that the Lord
was calling upon her to speak to the
masses instead of individuals in a
one-on-one setting.
Since closing her practice in
2010, she has spoken at various
schools and community organizations,
has written articles related to
psychological and spiritual issues,
and received her certification in
Christian Life Coaching. Her passion
is combining psychology with
her Catholic faith.
Bahoura-Bashi drew upon her
background, and along with the help
of Patrice Abona, who has been the
Executive Director of the Eastern
Catholic Re-Evangelization Center
(ECRC) for four years, but served as
a volunteer for 10 years, developed a
plan to create a support group, which
is held at ECRC in West Bloomfield.
The support group, titled Surviving
Divorce: Hope and Healing for the
Catholic Family, is inspired by a book
of the same name, published by Ascension
Press and written by Rose Sweet.
“Our community places a certain
value on being married and having
kids. It’s seen as a sort of status
to achieve. So, once this status is no
longer applicable to a person, they
are seen as less than in the community.
It’s really very sad because no
one knows the circumstances surrounding
the situation,” said Abona.
“ECRC is always trying to fill needs
in the community to help bring people
closer to Jesus and His Church.
When people go through divorce,
they may feel that they are not welcome
in the church. We wanted to
start this ministry to dispel that false
notion, but more importantly to help
people heal from divorce.” Abona
has been involved with ECRC on
a volunteer basis before she began
serving as Executive Director for
more than ten years.
According to ECRC’s website,
the mission of the organization is to,
“Spread and strengthen the faith by
providing Christ-centered programs
for all ages. Our activities are devoted
to leading people to an intimate
encounter with our Lord through the
Eucharist and the Scripture.”
The Surviving Divorce support
group held its first session at ECRC
on Thursday, July 12. It will last for
thirteen weeks, until October 4. The
hope is to have the program be offered
two times a year. Sessions always begin
with prayer and hospitality. Then,
a twenty-minute video related to a
particular theme attached to divorce
is watched and then discussed and
processed. Sessions end with a focus
on how to help families heal from
divorce, with practical tools attendees
can utilize to help their children
through the process.
“It’s important to us that our attendees
know that Iklas and I take
confidentiality very seriously. We
want people know this is a safe place
to come to and look forward to, a
space that is free of judgment,” said
Abona.
“Many people ask me about the
annulment process, and I want others
to know that the Church has
been trying to streamline the process,”
explained Bahoura-Bashi. “Receiving
the annulment gives people
the perfect peace that God wants
them to have. It also provides closure,
is liberating, and gives people
the strength and the courage to put
the divorce behind them so that they
may move forward.”
Both Abona and Bahoura-Bashi
have been so inspired by the support
they’ve received from the clergy in regards
to the group. “We’ve personally
contacted the Chaldean Diocese and
they are all very aware of the need in
our community. They’ve been incredibly
supportive, which has been more
than wonderful,” said Abona.
“The outpouring of love and support
from the priests has been nourishing,”
said Bahoura-Bashi. “There’s
a need for an increase in trust in our
community in general and this group
is taking a huge step to help achieve
that.”
Those interested in learning more
about the Surviving Divorce support
group can visit https://www.ecrc.us/
surviving-divorce/
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A call to love and serve
Thousands witnessed two priestly ordinations at Mother of God Cathedral
BY VANESSA DENHA GARMO
This past June, thousands of people witnessed
Fadie Gorgies and John Bardeleon Jaddou
being ordained as priests at Mother of God
Cathedral in Southfield. More than 1,000 people
attended in person and thanks to technology, thousands
more watched it LIVE on Facebook through
ECRC’s Mar Toma Productions, directed by Fadi
Attisha. The two were the 3rd and 4th seminarians
to be ordained under His Excellency Bishop
Francis Kalabat.
Clergy from both the Chaldean Diocese and
Archdiocese of Detroit were present including
both Bishop Ibrahim Ibrahim and Bishop Francis
as well as Vicar General Fr. Manuel Boji. Also participating
in the Holy Sacrament were Chaldean
Seminarians.
The ordination coincided with the Memorial
of St. Thomas the Apostle. It was Bishop Ibrahim
who wanted all Chaldean Priestly ordinations to
occur on this Saints Day as the Patron Saint of the
Chaldeans. “This is important,” said Bishop Francis
at the ordination. “The focus is the touch between
St. Thomas and Jesus.”
The Gospel during the ordination addressed
this encounter between St. Thomas and Jesus. “The
touch of Jesus on the rest of apostles is important
as we celebrate our sons becoming Fathers on the
Memorial of St. Thomas. Let’s search a bit deeper.
St. Thomas said, ‘I won’t believe until I see and
touch’ and the Lord revealed himself and he turned
and invited St. Thomas to see and touch and it
is a prayer from the Old Testaments in Psalms …
that ties into this Chaldean Church heritage. Look
at us Lord, Have Mercy on and forgive us, Lord of
all. This prayer we inherited from St. Thomas’ first
vision of seeing Jesus. Thomas touched Jesus on
the side with his finger and Jesus touches us with
his Heart. Our Lord and Our God. This is not just
about Thomas; it is about all of us.”
It is proclamation of faith and a way of life
Bishop Francis explained that these two newly ordained
priests are the apostles (Thomas) of today.
“This vision continues today more than 2,000 years
later. The Lord continues to touch and through
this ordination he makes his presence known,” said
Bishop Francis.
And Bishop Francis said to Frs. John and Fadie,
“Your hands have been touched and your being
has been touched and altered…do not betray the
touch because the touch can betray you …. You
are ultimately touching the people’s hearts through
the heart of Jesus…. people are going to see Jesus
in you.”
Bishop Francis said that Jesus opened a new
chapter in his book today, “Jesus’ book is not limited
to what he did but what he continues to do,”
continued Bishop Francis. “So, Dear brothers John
and Fadie and all brothers in priesthood and men
in ministry, you begin a new chapter in Jesus’ book.
His presence is among us through you … it is manifested
through you. It is His ministry through you.
How many healings will Jesus touch through you?
How many teachings will Jesus proclaim through
you? How will Jesus’s presence have made manifest
through you? The answer is your call. It is literally
up to you … The Lord is risen. He is amongst us.
He is truly alive and he makes his presence known.
He is alive through you and in you, through your
faith and through your struggle and through your
presence.”
The choir that day sang prayers and religious
songs before, during and in closing of the ordination.
Both Fr. John and Fr. Fadie addressed the audience.
“Praise God for indescribable gifts,” said
Fr. John to a crowd that erupted in cheers and
applause. “I didn’t know how to feel. I was torn
between my unworthiness and God’s graciousness
and his gift to us. The Lord said ‘just receive the
spirit like a child’ … God is blessing to me and to
Fr. Fadie and to each and every one of us.”
Fr. Fadie first spoke in Sourath (Aramiac) and
when switching to English he thanked the Sacred
Heart Seminary along with his spiritual directors.
“Thank you for guiding me these last eight years
and directing me,” he said.
As he explained on his ordination day, Fr.
John’s ministry is about love. “I wrote in my journal
a while ago that my deepest and truest desire is
to love and there is such a yearning in me for love
that the world can’t satisfy. St. Augustine said, ‘my
heart is restless until it rests in you’ and it is only
in receiving the divine love of God – God who is
love Father, Son and Spirt that my soul is satisfied.”
Fr. John delivered many messages of gratitude
to God, the Holy family and the religious leaders
among others who guided him on his journey.
“Thank you to my mom and dad for building me
up in virtue and supporting me,” he said “…You
allowed me to grow into a good man.”
Faris and Ban Jaddou’s oldest child, John has
two brothers Mazen, 28 and Loran, 26 and a sister
Mary, 20 who he also recognized at the ordination.
Fr. John, who just turned 30 last month, heard
the call from God to enter the seminary during a
Chaldeans Loving Christ (CLC) retreat at Saint
Thomas Church. “I was inspired by the leaders of
the youth group program to take my faith in Christ
seriously, and when I did, I felt the call to be a
priest,” he said. “My journey takes a turn because
although I felt the call to priesthood at an early
age, I ran as far away from it as possible.”
The Brother Rice student had other aspirations.
“At the time, as a 17-year-old kid, nothing
about priesthood looked attractive or desirable,” he
noted. “For seven years, and with incredible grace,
God slowly changed my heart and conformed me
closer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.”
Fr. John graduated from Michigan State Univer-
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sity with a Bachelor’s in accounting
and from Oakland University with a
Master’s in Business Administration.
He is a Certified Public Accountant
along with being an ordained Chaldean
Catholic Priest.
“I would say I lived a very happy,
normal childhood,” he said. “I have
a big, loving family that loves each
other and cares for each other’s wellbeing.
I am blessed.”
He entered seminary at the age
of 24, “with peace, excitement and
curiosity.”
“Sacred Heart Major Seminary
did an excellent job of helping me
discern deeper this call to priesthood
and the Holy Spirit guided me
throughout the six years,” he added.
Fr. John is assigned to St. Joseph
Chaldean Church in Troy and will
be working alongside pastor, Fr. Rudy
Zoma and the associate pastor Fr.
Bryan Kassa.
“I pray that I am a simple priest
for all people,” he said. “I am naturally
drawn to the youth and find
the most joy in working with middle
school and high school teenagers. I
am energized by them and love seeing
how little seeds of truth planted
in their hearts blossom into beautiful
fruits of faith, hope and love. I come
from a family that loves sports, with
both of my brothers playing college
football, so I hope to reach our young
men by relating to them through our
mutual love for sports.”
And with that, Fr. John is ready
to serve. “I just ask for prayers for myself
and all priests,” he noted.
“I am not perfect, and I don’t pretend
to be, but I hope to continue to
be an image of Jesus for those who
don’t know Him. Jesus loves you
deeply and intimately. Jesus died so
that we may live. True living is found
in and through His Holy Spirit. One
of my favorite bible verses is 1 John
4:19 that states ‘We love because He
first loved us.’ I think it speaks for itself
in that our love for Jesus is founded
and predicated on the truth of His
Love for you and me,” he said. “I am
excited to begin this new life and feel
truly blessed by God to receive this
amazing grace of priesthood.”
You can watch the ordination on the
ECRC Facebook page posted on June
30, 2018. (Fr. Fadie declined to be
personally interviewed)
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Camp expands kids’ spiritual, social horizons
BY PAUL NATINSKY
Veteran summer camp professional
Mike Hickey is spearheading
an expanded Chaldean
community overnight camp in
Brighton, and he couldn’t be more
excited.
“The camp life is such an opportunity
with kids, the campers, to make
a difference—really with the staff as
well,” said Hickey. “If you are paying
attention, you learn more from the
kids than they learn from you.”
Located in Brighton, conveniently
close to Metro Detroit communities,
Our Lady of the Fields, has expanded
this year from an overnight
and weekend retreat venue to a fullfledged
overnight camp.
Featuring a lake and substantial
acreage, Our Lady of the Fields will
entertain about 45 boys this summer
in two full-week sessions and four
mini-camps. Next year, the camp
will expand and open to both boys
and girls, with a capacity of about 75,
said Hickey. The camp will also add
a high-ropes course to further thrill
campers.
Hickey is a veteran summer camp
professional and a teacher with a
strong Catholic educational background.
He taught theology and other
courses and coached sports for 11
years at U of D Jesuit Academy and
taught another 11 years at Brother
Rice High School in Birmingham.
His summer camp experience is just
as extensive. Hickey spent 23 years
as the Camp Director of Camp Sancta
Maria in Gaylord.
Hickey has big plans for Our Lady
of Fields, including fall and winter
programs that utilize the camp’s
heated and air-conditioned cabins.
Our Lady of the Fields mixes fun
with religious discovery and fulfillment.
“Kids should come to Chaldean
Youth Camp because not only do we
offer games and activities for them
to have fun with, but we also have
a lot of faith-based activities, talks,
and games that they can relate to
as well,” said staffer Jasmine Putrus.
“Not only that, but the energy of
our volunteers is something that you
cannot find at any other camp! They
bring a certain love for Jesus and for
the kids that makes CYC a camp that
you do not want your kids to miss out
on!”
“Mass is offered each day at camp,
and there is also an option for an
overnight camp, where they get to
engage in adoration and a bonfire!
Also, all the games are planned by
young people who know and understand
kids and how they have
fun,” said staffer Val Nafso. She said
campers experience growth in their
relationship with Jesus, fellowship
with current and new friends and
teamwork and growth as part of their
camp experience.
Overnight camps provide campers
with unique experiences. “The
overnight camps give kids the opportunity
to be away from home in a
safe, spiritual, and positive environment.
Although the kids are away
from their home, they are engaged
in the Chaldean culture through
prayers, music, and leaders,” said
staffer Salena Cholak.
Camper Brooklyn Nafso “liked
that we did fun activities, such as the
fashion show and scavenger hunt.”
She enjoyed the Mass as well. She
was particularly impressed by a pirate
activity because “it helped us cooperate
with our team members.”
“The Olympic Games were great
too because it taught us to try our
best and never give up.” She recommends
camp to others “because it’s a
lot of fun and you meet new people.
It’s fun to experience new things
with people you just met.”
“I love that CYC is a place where
kids and volunteers can express their
love for Jesus without worrying about
being judged,” said staffer AnnaMarie
Sitto. “Kids get to see that it’s fun
to be a Catholic, no matter how old
you are. Another thing that makes
CYC special, is the fact that it shares
our beautiful and rich culture with
children that may not know what it
truly means to be a Chaldean. Kids
get to embrace their faith as well as
their culture. The faith of the kids is
extremely humbling to see as a volunteer.”
Despite its growth, the camp will
remain an intimate environment for
both campers and counselors. Hickey
said the camper-to-staff ratio will be
about five to one, in some activities,
three to one.
Owned by the St. Thomas Eparchy,
Our Lady of the Fields is undergoing
a transformation from a
weekend and daylong retreat venue
to a full-fledged overnight summer
camp. And early indications are that
they are getting it right. That, perhaps,
is no accident. In addition to
hiring veteran summer camp director
and teacher Hickey, the camp’s organizers
studied the successful Camp
Tamarack Jewish overnight camp in
Ortonville, established early in the
20th century, to gain some insights
on how to create a rewarding a successful
camp environment that integrates
faith and fun in equal measures.
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chaldean on the STREET
Where to go to college?
BY HALIM SHEENA
While it may seem as though Summer has just begun, we have dedicated this month’s issue to back to school,
specifically focusing on universities and colleges. We asked students how they made the decision to go to the
college or university they currently attend.
The decision to choose Oakland University wasn’t really
a choice- it was a given. From the administration
to the school itself, I knew it was going to push me
to my full potential. Being able to be at ease while
still being driven and encouraged to do better is a big
factor that I would highly recommend to anyone.
– Sandy Korkis, 22, Sterling Heights
I chose Wayne State for undergraduate and medical
school due to the wealth of diversity and opportunities
and due to its location in Detroit. One days you
could be helping the homeless in a free clinic and the
next at a Tigers’ game with your class mates. There’s
no better school for education and a modern city
experience.
– Matthew Hanna, 25, West Bloomfield
I chose OU because it’s close to home, safe & offers
a great HR program I am planning on going into.
Choosing OU was an easy decision because of the
great opportunities I’ve seen from alumni who have
graduated before me.
– Melanie Mansour, 19, Sterling Heights
Obtaining my Bachelors of Arts in Anthropology and
Women and Gender Studies was one of the best
decisions I’ve ever made. The ironic thing is that I
chose to go to the University of Michigan-Dearborn
on whim. The sole reason I chose UM-Dearborn is
because they have small class sizes, and I wanted
my professor to know me, my goals, and what I
wanted to gain from their classes. My experience at
UM-Dearborn was filled with amazing professors that
cared about me, a CASA chapter that became family,
and amazing experiences I will treasure forever.
– Narmeen Shammami, 22, West Bloomfield
I chose Macomb Community College because it offers
a lot of opportunities to expand my knowledge. I
wanted to start at a community college because I feel
like it’s a great start and it offered basically the same
courses you would take at a university. I also talked
to successful doctors and business agents who
have started at a community college like Macomb
or OCC. Macomb will set my standards straight
and get me prepared to transfer to a university. At a
community college you’re not only saving money but
you’re saving time.
– Katelyn Jaboro, 18, Sterling Heights
Well, I had been looking at other universities my senior
year of high school. I had favored Wayne State over
the school I ended up choosing, which is Oakland
University. Honestly though it came down to how
much value they place on my IB diploma. I’m happy
with the choice I made and the opportunity to stay at
home for undergrad. It’s a beautiful campus and way
more affordable, as well as having a wonderful environment
with incredible students and faculty.
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ONE on ONE
One-on-One with
Bishop Basilio Yaldo
During his recent visit to the
United Sates from Iraq,
Chaldean News Co-Publisher,
Martin Manna, had the opportunity
to sit down with Bishop Yaldo
for an interview.
This interview was translated
from Sourath.
Chaldean News (CN): How are the
conditions for Christians in Iraq today?
Bishop Yaldo (BY): Now it is a little
better. Baghdad is better now than it
was in the past. There are no longer
any bombings. One thing we don’t
have are social services. For instance,
if it rains, Baghdad will flood because
there are no social services to maintain
the infrastructure. It has been
like this for 15 years. All the money
goes into pockets of politicians. We
don’t have enough money to build a
new hospital or bridge because of the
corruption. We hope the new government
will acknowledge us and our
villages, especially Plain of Nineveh.
We are better now; more than
1,000 families are in Teleskof. We
have more than 400 families in
karemlish. In Telkaif we have 18
families now; 18 families came back.
They’re not big families. We have a
problem there because the military
there. In Mosul, we have more than
70 families that have returned. We
remodeled St. Paul after it was damaged
and will be reopening it.
CN: Regarding the current elections,
what do you think al-Sadr will bring?
Are you concerned?
BY: He can’t take the government
without a coalition, he doesn’t
have enough members. It depends
on who he forms a coalition with; he
doesn’t want to deal with Iran.
The vision is not clear for the future
of Iraq.
CN: When will they form the new government?
BY: They have to by the end of
June. They have a month to get the
government together.
CN: There was five members that were
part of the Christian Coalition and there
has been talk, who is Ryan Chaldean? Is
he supportive of the Chaldeans? Is he a
member of the church?
BY: Ryan Chaldean was the leader
from the Shiite militia.
He is proud of Chaldean; he
says, ‘I am Chaldean’. In front of the
world he says he is Chaldean. But we
do not associate with him. He said he
is Chaldean so others who identify as
Chaldean would vote for him.
CN: How many of the five seats are his?
BY: He got 30,000 votes, so two
out of the five seats are his. One seat
went to someone from the Assyrian
party (Zowaa). Yonadam Kanna
didn’t get it, though. Emmanuel
Khoshaba did.
CN: Now that the elections are over, do
you have any sense of who is going to be
the next prime minister?
BY: I wish it would be Kahled al-
Obaidi, but the problem is he has to
be Shiite.
CN: Is there still a threat of civil war
between Shiite and Sunni?
BY: Yes, unless Abadi accepts the
condition of settling then they will
be one.
CN: You said that security is getting
better, but are the Christians still leaving
Iraq?
BY: Yes, because they have nothing.
Christian families in Iraq, most
of them left Iraq. There are only parents
left, the children are diaspora.
That is the problem. The children
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money, left Iraq. All the doctors, the
lawyers, the engineers left Iraq.
CN: Do we have a future there?
BY: If we have security and jobs, I
think we have a good future if it will
be a good government.
CN: If you could ask the Iraqi government
for anything to help the Chaldeans
or the Christians, what would you ask
them?
BY: First, to return our people
to our villages; to help them return.
Second, to build some schools, hospitals,
etc. in our villages and help
find jobs for the youth.
CN: The U.S. government said that
they took all their aid from the United
Nations and now want it to go to the
USAID and they said they’re no longer
going to give the money directly to the
government, they want direct aid. Have
you seen this yet?
BY: Up until now, I have seen
nothing. Just words, just promises.
CN: What percentage of the villages
have been rebuilt and how many more
need to be rebuilt?
BY: We need to build Batnaya,
we need to prepare some churches in
Telkaif, Baqopa, and Karemlesh. In
Teleskof we are good. In Alqosh and
Dohuk everything is good. We just
have problems in Batnaya and some
problems in Baqopa and Telkaif.
To read the rest of the interview with
Bishop Basilio, head to our website,
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ECONOMICS & enterprise
A bowl of
comfort
BY M. LAPHAM
They say soup is a comfort food. If that is the
case, the owners of Souper Bowl, are using
the comfort they give to patrons, to get a
taste of the American Dream.
Of course, while soup is in the name, and it is
their signature food, with 10 varieties on the menu
at any given time, it would not be fair to say it is a
“soup restaurant.”
With other foods on the menu like burgers,
grilled cheese, a variety of sandwiches, fish and
chips and even salmon, Co-owners Brandon Horvath,
Tony Hermiz, and Stephen Bussard prefer the
term “fast casual.”
The two opened Souper Bowl at 32407 Northwestern
Highway, in Farmington Hills a little more
than a year ago.
The idea for a restaurant came when Horvath
was a bartender at Mount Chalet in Royal Oak,
and Bussard was a chef. The idea for a fast-casual
soup place came later.
As the name suggests, it all started with soup.
Bussard already had some recipes, and from there
they grew their menu.
When the pair set up shop, they had a clear idea
of who would be their clientele. Surrounded by office
parks, there were plenty of people who would
need lunch at least five days a week.
People in those office buildings have a problem,
they often only get 30 minutes for lunch. That
usually will rule out a traditional restaurant, and
everyone is well-versed in the problems of a steady
fast food diet.
There had been a large number of franchises in
the area, like Potbelly’s and Jersey Mikes, and so
they decided to go in a slightly different direction.
Opting for more of a sit-down meal on the go style.
They use only the best angus beef, and the finest
fish, to make sure they provide the highest quality
available. All to serve the goal of having better
food available to more people.
“You don’t have to pay top dollar for quality
food at a good price,” says Horvath.
While some soup lead restaurants do exist,
there were none in the area, and it is a less chased
niche market.
The plan worked well. When they opened
their doors, they started getting decent foot traffic
almost immediately.
“(We) got a following as soon as we opened the
door,” says Horvath.
While the early attention was nice, it was hardly
all they had to do to keep a business as fickle
as a restaurant going. Word of mouth was vital to
their success, both the old-fashioned way and with
social media.
Their presence on the review website Yelp has
been a major boost. The restaurant even won an
award for maintaining 4.5 stars, for its first year.
As of the time this story is written they have almost
90 reviews, and still maintain that high rating.
That isn’t the only award they the restaurant won,
more important to their reputation, they include:
• Most Unique Burger at Burger and Beer Bash
Detroit, with the Hot Cheeto Burger
• Most Flavorful at Bacon Bash, with Bacon Pasta
• People’s Choice Award at Temple Shir Shalom
Chicken Soup Cook Off, with chicken tortellini
soup
The restaurant will take part in another cooking
competition at the end of August, Taste Fest in
Royal Oak Farmer’s Market.
They have also taken to Facebook to get the
word out. Using social media in a unique way, they
have three mystery soups every day. Those soups
are posted daily on their social media as well as
their online menus.
While all of that is good at getting word of
mouth, the pride they take in customer service,
obviously along with the food, may be what puts
those words in the mouth.
The early success already has Horvath, Hermiz,
and Bussard thinking about future expansion.
They have started to do the preliminary work
and talked to a few people. However, they want to
grow their business more before they take that step,
which they say is still a year or two away.
Still, most restaurants go belly-up in only the
first few years, never really finding success. These
entrepreneurs have seemingly bucked that trend.
There are any number of reasons why Souper
Bowl may have found success, and they have certainly
put in the work needed.
However, the simple truth may be in what Horvath
says, “We just have some really good soup recipes.”
A full menu, as well as hours of operation can be
found at their website, souperbowlrestaurants.com
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This develops from long-standing
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surrounding the tooth until reaching
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This lesion originates from the gum
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Brandon Sinawi now holding court at Catholic Central
Novi boys basketball coach changes jobs after leading Wildcats to state semifinals
BY STEVE STEIN
A
little more than two months
after guiding the Novi High
School boys basketball team
on a remarkable journey to its first appearance
in the MHSAA state semifinals,
Coach Brandon Sinawi was no
longer in charge of the Wildcats.
In late May, he stepped down
as Novi coach and was named the
coach at nearby Novi Detroit Catholic
Central High School.
Applying for the Catholic Central
job was an easy decision for
Sinawi. Accepting the job required
some introspection.
“Someone once said doing the
right thing can be the hardest thing,”
Sinawi said. “I had some sleepless
nights thinking about it, but I feel
I did the right thing for myself, my
wife and our family taking the Catholic
Central position.”
Sinawi said he’s always held
Catholic Central in high regard and
he hoped someday he’d have an opportunity
to coach there.
“Being a Catholic school also is a
big deal to me because of my faith,”
he said. “I can reach players on a different
level there than I can at a public
school. I feel comfortable there.”
Sinawi, 37, is only the sixth
coach in the Catholic Central basketball
team’s storied history, which
dates to 1928.
“I’m up for the challenge,” he
said. “I know what I’m getting into.
It will be an honor to coach on a
court named for Coach Holowicki.”
Bernie Holowicki, who coached
Catholic Central from 1971-1994
and was inducted into the Detroit
Catholic League Hall of Fame in
1980, died in June at age 86. The
court at Catholic Central was named
in his honor in January.
Sinawi was selected for the Catholic
Central job by a committee that
included Athletic Director Aaron
Babiarz. Five finalists were interviewed
from an original field of more
than 25 applicants.
Babiarz said an awareness of the
history of Catholic Central’s basketball
program played a role in the
committee’s decision.
“We weren’t looking for someone
who would be at our school for
four or five years,” Babiarz said. “We
wanted someone who wanted to be
here for at least 20 years.”
Sinawi will remain a health and
physical education teacher at Novi
Middle School, a job he’s held for six
years. No teaching position was open
at Catholic Central.
Being able to keep a teaching job
he loves at a school located about a
quarter-mile from the Catholic Central
campus was a factor in Sinawi’s
decision to accept the Catholic Central
coaching offer.
“I’m a teacher first,” he said.
“That’s my passion.”
Babiarz said the fact that Sinawi
is happy teaching at Novi Middle
School was a “big deal” in the decision
to hire him.
While Sinawi loves his teaching
job and students and remains a huge
fan of Novi High School athletics,
he said coaching Novi boys basketball
had its frustrations.
“It’s important that everyone is
on the same page at all three levels of
a boys basketball program,” he said.
“I’ll have that at Catholic Central.”
Sinawi’s sudden departure as
coach hasn’t been universally accepted
in the Novi community.
“I can’t control some people’s
perceptions of why I left and their
negative comments,” he said. “The
majority of people I know have been
supportive of my decision.”
Novi School District Athletic
Director Brian Gordon told hometownlife.com
that Sinawi “certainly
worked extremely hard, and, for that,
we thank him. We also thank him
for everything he’s done for the kids
here in Novi and wish him the best
of luck as he embarks on a new endeavor
at Catholic Central.”
Babiarz said the selection committee
at Catholic Central was impressed
with Sinawi’s love for basketball.
“That’s why Brandon coaches
with passion and while he loves his
players, he holds them accountable,”
he said. “His guys play with passion,
and they play hard. If you do that,
the wins will come. Brandon understands
that high school sports are
about the kids. This is their time.”
Sinawi orchestrated a rapid revival
of Novi’s boys basketball program,
which went 4-17 in the season before
he arrived.
He went 63-33 in four seasons in
charge of the Wildcats. In his final
three years, his team won three district
championships, made it to the regional
finals twice and the state semifinals.
Novi won the first regional title
in team history in March when the
Wildcats defeated previously unbeaten
Ann Arbor Skyline.
Three of Novi’s six postseason
wins en route to the state semifinals
were by just two points, and all three
nail-biting victories were achieved
by a buzzer-beating shot.
Sinawi is replacing Bill Dyer, who
resigned in April after being Catholic
Central’s coach for 12 years and
posting a 141-110 record, including
12-9 last year.
This isn’t the first time Sinawi has
crossed coaching paths with Dyer.
Sinawi was on Dyer’s staff at Livonia
Stevenson High School and
he was Stevenson’s coach for four
years (2010-2014) after Dyer had
departed. Sinawi’s career coaching
record is 93-56.
Chris Housey was hired last
month as Novi’s new coach, replacing
Sinawi.
Housey spent the last two seasons
as coach at Grosse Pointe University-Liggett
High School. He’s inherited
a sizeable rebuilding job at
Novi. Seven of the Wildcats’ eight
players from last year graduated and
the eighth player has transferred to
Detroit Renaissance.
Catholic Central lost four players
to graduation and several key players
are back.
Sinawi graduated from Farmington
Hills Harrison High School in
1999. He was on the boys basketball
team there for two years.
He earned a bachelor’s degree in
physical education and health from
Eastern Michigan University in 2009
and a master’s degree in educational
leadership from the University of
Michigan-Dearborn in 2015.
He and his wife Suzanne celebrated
their 10th anniversary May 24.
They have identical 6-year-old twin
sons Jackson and Jude.
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