The Chaldean Catholic Church around
the world rejoiced as her Patriarch, Mar Emmanuel III
Delly, was made a Cardinal at St. Peter's Basilica in
Rome. The ceremony installed also 22 other hierarchs
from around the world as Cardinals, but this is the
first time in history that a Chaldean Patriarch was
given the title. In addition, our beloved Patriarch
was on the first page of almost every French, Italian
newspaper, stating this great moment in history!
Our Diocese of St. Peter the Apostle,
including the Bishop, clergy and Chaldean and Assyrian
faithful, with all of our boards and organizations,
heartfully congratulate Mar Emmanuel III Delly, our
Patriarch-Cardinal and all our Chaldean people,
especially in Iraq, as an expression of our pride and
joy. For this recognition given to our Patriarch,
Church, people and mother Country in the midst of their
hardship, we express deeply our appreciation toward our
Holy Father Benedict XVI for granting him and us this
honor.
