The Coptic immigrants of America from Dishna Diocese celebrated the 28 anniversary of Bishop Takla s orientation. This came during his pastoal care visit to America where he celebrated the Holy Liturgy and baptized a number of children.

Bishop Tardos of Port Said celebrated the Holy Mass at St. Mark Church in Michigan, in the northeastern United States of America. This came during his Pastoral Care visit to the state of Michgan.

His Holiness Bishop Sharobim of Qena headed the funeral prayers for his brother at St. Mark Church in Qena. The funeral was attended by many clergy and people of the diocese.

Bishop Yuacim of Isna celebrated the martyrdom feast of St. Dolagi and her 4 children in her church Luxor. During the celebration, he perfumed the remains of the saints, and the congregation was blessed by the holy remains.

Bishop Takla of Dishna ordained new deacons at the Church of the Virgin and St. Paul in New Jersey. This came as part of the pastoral care visit of His Grace to the United States of America in May.

Bishops of Rome and Minya meet with a number of leaders of the Vatican in the framework of the friendship and love day. This came after they presided over the Holy Mass at the church of St. George in Rome.

His Grace Bishop Takla of Dishna presided over the Divine Liturgy of the Martyrdom feast of St. Mark at the Papal Headquarters of in New Jersey. Bishop Takla is currently in a pastoral care visit in America and will return back to Egypt by the end of this month.

His Grace Bishop Wisa of Baliana arrived yesterday at New York international airport accompanied by Father Poulos Atedf and was received at the airport by Father Stephen Bishara and a number of Coptic residents in America.

Abba Markos, Archbishop of Shubra al-Khaimah, inaugurated today the alter of the church of St. Anthony in Basos. During the Holy Mass, 68 deacons were ordained in the rank of Ebsaltus (chanter) and 52 were promoted to the rank of Oghnostos (reader).

His Grace Bishop Sharaubim of Qena ordained dozens of deacons at the basic rank of Ebsaluts (translated chanter) at the church of St. Demiana in Qena. This came during celebrating the Holy Mass at the church after he had ordained a number of deacons at St. Mary church in Taramsa village last week.

St. George in Dishna held a Seminar on the Constitutional Amendments and its importance in the presence of Dr. Khaled Flip, Secretary of citizenship in the province, and a number of senior officials and clergy. The seminar assured the importance of participation in the referendum.

His Holiness Bishop Barnabas of Turin and Rome met with Catholic Bishop of Frascati in Italy. After the meeting, he attended the Holy Liturgy at the Church of the Archangel Michael in Frascati 30 km south-west of Rome.

His Grace Bishop Joaquim of Isna and Armant presided over the Holy Mass of the Feast of the Good Annunciation at st. George Church in West Luxor. The construction of the first phase of the Church was completed after the permits were issued by the governor of Luxor.

Qus bishopric held a celebration after the return of Bishop Bemen of Qus and Naqada who returned from a two months medical journey. The congregation attended the celebration and congratulated the bishop on his recovery.

Bishop Isaac of Tima celebrated Mother’s Day yesterday with 5000 mother of the diocese at the monastery of St. Yassa Michael. During the celebration, 5 new nuns were ordained for the ministry in the diocese. He distributed souvenirs to 5000 ladies who attended the cleebration.

His Grace Bishop Markos of Shubra Al-Khaymah inspected today a number of churches in the diocese accompanied by Bishops Paisle and Gregory, the general Bishops in South America. They visited St. Mary Church in Mostorord and St. George Church in Qalioub. The visit was recorded and covered by a number of Coptic Channels.

HG Bishop Bernaba Bishop of Turin and Rome visited the Church of St. Anthony in Genoa, 500 km northwest of the city of Rome, in a pastoral care visit. Bishop Bernaba celebrated the holy mass with the congregation of the church in the presence of Father Nicolaus of St. Anthony monastery.

Under the patronage of His Holiness Bishop Sharobim of Qena, the Diocese is organizing a spiritual renaissance to celebrate the Feast of Pope Kyrillos IV. The spiritual program includes daily masses and spiritual gatherings lasting for one week.

Tima diocese announced to hold the first year anniversary of the late Bishop Fam on February 23 at the Cathedral of St. Fam, and on Gebruary 25th at the monastery of St. Yassa Michael. The shrine of the late Bishop will be opened after renovation and development on Sunday evening.

His Grace Bishop Takla of Dishna inaugurated today the vessels of the church of Archangel Michael in Abu Manaa, Dishna. The holy mass was attended by a number of clergy and the congregation of the church.

His Grace Bishop Tadros of Port Said, ordained dozens of deacons at the Cathedral of St. Mary and Archangel Michael in Port Said. The new deacons were ordained at the basic rank of Ebsaltus which is translated chanter.