Maronites begin census of their U.S. membership

The Maronite Catholic bishops of the United States have initiated a Maronite census.

The Maronite patriarch and the Maronite Synod of Bishops issued the request to compile the census. The request stems from years of war in Lebanon, as Christians fled to other countries in search of a better life.

The census also is designed to point out areas of the country where the Maronite Church has no presence.

The data will help the local Maronite parishes with better outreach and communication with Maronites within their areas who are not yet involved with parish life but would like to be.

To register online, go to www.maronitecensus.net or call (314) 231-1021 to receive a census form by mail.

The census office can be reached by e-mail at usa@maronitecensus.net.

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