Recent public comments that may have questioned the prudence of permitting migration to Australia from Lebanon have been difficult to witness.

We, Bishops and Leaders of Christian communities in Australia from Lebanese and Middle Eastern heritage (Catholic, Orthodox and Oriental), stand firm with our friends and neighbours from the Australian Muslim community of Lebanese ancestry. The contribution of Australians from Lebanese background to building this wonderful, multicultural, multi-faith society has been overwhelmingly positive since the 1800s.

This is not to minimise the significant problems we face with acts of terrorism which are clearly condemned by both Christians and Muslims from the same ancestry.

We seek to emulate the success of Australian society as the world’s beacon in continuing to uphold harmony and unity between all faiths and ethnicities. In particular, we will remain resilient in building our ever increasing close working relationship with the Muslim community in Australia, hands bonded as one in a socially cohesive and rich culturally diverse Australian community.

Issued on 30 November 2016. 

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To protect our wonderful land

There's no need to hate them

We should all give them a hand

Don't be afraid of living

Unless you are doing bad

You'll never live happily

And your ending will be sad

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The Maronite Catholic Society Inc.

Warmly invite you to a solemn Mass celebrated by His Excellency Bishop Antoine-Charbel Tarabay

On the 27th November 2016 at 11.15AM at St Charbel’s Church Punchbowl In memory of our deceased members of The Maronite Catholic Society in Australia:  May they rest in peace

Note: Mass will be followed by refreshments, coffee and tea.

We are very proud to publish some pictures of the gala dinner organized by the Australian Egyptian Council forum on Saturday 29 October 2016 honoring the best cop serve NSW even the most prestigious organisations throughout the world for last 36 years namely Mr. Nick Kaldas.

Dr. Safwat Riad