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April 19, 2007

CHALDEAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ST. PETER THE APOSTLE
Diocesan Advisory Council Meeting
April 17-18, 2007

 

The expanded Diocesan Advisory Council conducted its first meeting at St. Peter Chaldean Catholic Cathedral in El Cajon, CA, April 17-18, 2007.

 

The first session included introduction and orientation to the new members followed by a joint meeting with the Bishop and clergy of our Diocese. His Excellency Mar Sarhad Yawsip Jammo opened the discussion on the role of the advisory council in providing his Excellency with advice on civil matters, promoting cultural and education programs, and organizing diocesan social events and conventions. This discussion was followed by the feedback from each member on the proposed Diocesan general convention for Chaldeans & Assyrians of 2009. 

 

The second session included:

1. The general structure of the advisory council and the role of each committee

The Advisory Council’s committees were expanded to include new members from all the regional communities of our diocese.

a-      Social Committee

Chairperson: Manal Naoom, Co-chair: Tony Oshana, and Angela Disacco.

b-      Public Relations Committee (humanitarian & human rights)

Chairperson: Dr. Noori Barka, Co-chair: Raymond George, Basil Makdesi, and Tony Oshana.

c-      Governmental Relations Committee

Chairperson: Arkan Somo, Co-chair: Nashat Damman, Tom Simon, and Raymond George.

d-      Finance & Fundraising Committee

Chairperson: Najib Konja, Co-chair: Najib Oram, Thomas Meram, and Ninoos Yadegar.

 

2. Proposed Diocesan General Convention for Chaldeans & Assyrians in 2009

The idea of a Diocesan General Convention for Chaldeans & Assyrians was presented by his Excellency Mar Sarhad Yawsip Jammo. He requested that the Advisory Council present a proposal by July 2007 to be submitted to the Diocesan priests for discussion. The proposal should include feasibility studies, convention theme, proposed location and time for the convention. The advisory council established a committee from the following members to prepare the proposal: Aziz Razoky, Dr. Noori Barka (Chairperson), Manal Naoom, Arkan Somo, Raymond George and Sarkhadoun Yadegar.

 

3. Diocesan Advisory Council activities for 2007

a-      July 22^nd-23^rd: Celebration of the 5^th year Anniversary of the establishment of St. Peter Diocese.

b-      October 20^th, 2007: The Annual Bishop’s Dinner at St. Peter Hall.

 

 

 

Aziz Razoky/ Chairman

Diocesan Advisory Council