profiles
by Michael J.L. La Civita
(From ONE magazine January 2007)
The Syro-Malabar Catholic Church
Education as a Common Goal
text and photographs by Sean Sprague
(From CNEWA WORLD September – October 2003)
School movement has potential to change the economic landscape of an Indian village
Lifting Literacy in Uttar Pradesh
text by Lark Ellen Gould
photographs by Ilene Perlman
(From Catholic Near East September – October 1998)
In northeastern India, the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church works to educate an impoverished people.
Challenges For A Land Of Immigrants
by Michele Chabin with photographs by Ilene Perlman
(From ONE magazine November 2008)
Ethiopia’s Jews adapt to a new life in Israel
Addis Hope
story and photographs by Sean Sprague
(From ONE magazine July 2006)
Educating and caring for Ethiopia’s neglected youth
Making the Grade in Ethiopia
text and photographs by Sean Sprague
(From ONE magazine March 2006)
The Catholic Church’s outsized influence on education
Never too Late to Dream
by Sean Sprague
(From ONE magazine July 2005)
The church brings education to the remote corners of Ethiopia
Catholic Schools in Ethiopia
text by Brother Vincent Pelletier, F.S.C.
photographs by Asrat Habte Mariam
(From Catholic Near East May – June 1999)
Catholic Schools in Ethiopia provide a glimmer of hope for the nation’s poor.
From Isolation to Opportunity
by Gayane Abrahamyan
(From ONE magazine March 2011)
A center in Armenia provides vital skills to orphaned youth
Farming a Brighter Future
story and photographs by Peter Lemieux
(From ONE magazine January 2010)
In Ethiopia’s breadbasket, agriculture flourishes
Big Dreams, Tough Reality
story and photographs by Peter Lemieux
(From ONE magazine March 2010)
Ethiopia’s university students confront a fast-changing society
Rebuilding a Sure Foundation
by Nicholas Seeley with photographs by Joseph Zakarian
(From ONE magazine July 2010)
Jordan’s Orthodox schools regain their former standing
Lebanon’s Urban Youth
by Spencer Osberg
(From ONE magazine July 2010)
Challenging the status quo
Relevant or Relic?
by Peter Lemieux
(From ONE magazine November 2010)
Monastic life in Ethiopia faces an uncertain future
Building Persons, Forming Good Citizens
by Liam Stack with photographs by Shawn Baldwin
(From ONE magazine January 2009)
Catholic vocational schools prepare Egyptian youth for the future
An Uphill Battle
by Peter Lemieux
(From ONE magazine May 2009)
Ending Ethiopia’s legacy of gender discrimination
City of Charity
by Liam Stack with photographs by Sean Sprague
(From ONE magazine May 2009)
New life and a brighter future for Egypt’s needy children
As It Was, So Shall It Remain?
by Peter Lemieux
(From ONE magazine September 2009)
Ethiopia’s Orthodox church retools its clergy for a fast-changing world
Alexandria’s Struggling Sudanese
by Liam Stack
(From ONE magazine September 2009)
A small church in an ancient port city sustains refugees
Pillars of Lebanon
by Spencer Osberg with photographs by Sarah Hunter
(From ONE magazine July 2008)
Catholic schools heal a divided society
Oasis of Hope
text and photographs by Sean Sprague
(From CNEWA WORLD March – April 2004)
A religious center helps isolated Christians in Egypt strengthen their faith
Hunger and Hope In Eritrea
text and photographs by Chris Hellier
(From CNEWA WORLD July – August 2003)
Recurrent cycles of drought and famine may be slowly but steadily ending
Bringing Learning to Life
text and photographs by Sean Sprague
(From CNEWA WORLD May – June 2002)
A school in a suburb of Alexandria, Egypt, provides a sanctuary for learning and reason.
Ancient Christians, Modern Mission
text and photographs by Sean Sprague
(From CNEWA WORLD July – August 2002)
Southists in Kerala, India, merge past and present.
Education as Transformation
text and photographs by Sean Sprague
(From CNEWA WORLD November – December 2002)
Indian college students learn justice and compassion.
From Dust to Dignity
text and photographs by Sean Sprague
(From CNEWA WORLD November – December 2002)
Training for an independent life in Upper Egypt.
Thursday’s Child Has a Journey Ahead
text and photographs by Marilyn Raschka
(From CNEWA WORLD November – December 2001)
Greek children with special needs find an oasis in a children’s home called Pammakaristos.
Home Is In Karamoodu
text and photographs by Sean Sprague
(From Catholic Near East September – October 2000)
The door to opportunity is wide open at this home for destitute boys established by the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church.
Rebuilding Lives in Palestine
by Michael J.L. La Civita
(From Catholic Near East March – April 1999)
The ultimate goal of the Pontifical Mission in Jerusalem is to minister to the total needs of the Palestinian people.
Jordan: A Land of Refuge
by Michael J.L. La Civita
(From Catholic Near East March – April 1999)
The lives of Jordan’s refugees and bedouin are bettered by the support of the Pontifical Mission.
Men in Black
text and photographs by Sean Sprague
(From Catholic Near East September – October 1999)
Lviv Theological Academy plays a seminal role in post-Communist Ukraine’s struggle to forge a new identity.
Helping Cairo’s Handicapped
text by Jessica Jones
photographs by Mohammed El-Dakhakhny
(From Catholic Near East January – February 1998)
Thanks to a caring priest and a support group called Faith and Light, Egypt’s mentally handicapped find the support they need.
Little Orphan Ahmed
text and photographs by Marilyn Raschka
(From Catholic Near East March – April 1998)
A school and orphanage in a Lebanese Shiite Muslim village come to the rescue.
The Deaf Hear, the Mute Speak
text and photographs by Marilyn Raschka
(From Catholic Near East May – June 1998)
The hearing impaired in Beirut have a lifeline in the Father Roberts Institute for the Deaf.
Preparing Palestinians for a New Millennium
text and photographs by George Martin
(From Catholic Near East September – October 1998)
Bethlehem University’s faculty and students look forward to the next millennium.
Toward a Golden Age of the Eastern Churches
text by Athanasius Holub
photographs by Andrei Komar
(From Catholic Near East November – December 1998)
Combining theology and contemplation at Ottawa’s Sheptytsky Institute.
Keeping the Brains in the Family
text and photographs by Marilyn Raschka
(From Catholic Near East January – February 2001)
Lebanon’s Catholic universities educate men and women for the good of society.
Harvard’s Hotbed of Hope
text by Brother David Carroll, F.S.C.
photographs by Ilene Perlman
(From Catholic Near East January – February 1997)
A handful of professionals from Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon and Saudi Arabia are chosen to study at Harvard and learn a thing or two about their Middle Eastern neighbors.
The Miracle of Ephpheta
text by George Martin
photographs by Miriam Sushman
(From Catholic Near East January – February 1996)
With the help of some dedicated sisters, the deaf are taught to speak at Paul VI Ephpheta Institute in Bethlehem.
Feeding Mind and Spirit
text and photographs by George Martin
(From Catholic Near East March – April 1996)
Pontifical Mission libraries all over the Middle East are not only vital areas of resource but also sites for possible interreligious dialogue.
To Rome and Back: The Pontifical Oriental Institute
by the Rev. Edward G. Farrugia, S.J.
(From Catholic Near East July – August 1996)
A history of the Pontifical Oriental Institute as it continues to support ecumenism in the Catholic Church.
Sons and Daughters of the Land
text and photographs by Cheryl Sheridan
(From Catholic Near East September – October 1996)
The Gond tribe of Madhya Pradesh, India, maintains its own distinct culture in a land driven by caste.
The Church in Northern Ethiopia
by Brother Vincent Pelletier, F.S.C.
(From Catholic Near East March – April 1995)
Excerpts from a report prepared by CNEWA’s Regional Director for Ethiopia and Eritrea on his November field trip to the northern Ethiopian provinces of Welo, Tigre, Gonder and Gojam.
India’s SEERI Center for Syriac Studies
by the Rev. Dr. Gheevarghese Panicker
photos: courtesy of SEERI
(From Catholic Near East May – June 1995)
The St. Ephrem Ecumenical Research Institute strives to deepen the relationship between India’s Syriac churches.
Empowering Women: The Daughters of the Heart of Mary
by Dr. Gracy Fernandes, D.H.M.
(From Catholic Near East November – December 1995)
Through their schools of higher learning, the Daughters of the Heart of Mary empower marginalized women in India.
Passing Through Kerala
by Kamini Desai Sanghvi
photos by Christian Molidor, R.S.M.
(From Catholic Near East March – April 1994)
A visit to some of CNEWA’s projects in Kerala.
Rough Start, Fine Finish
text and photographs by Marilyn Raschka
(From Catholic Near East November 1993)
The Lebanese Child Home Association in postwar Beirut provides the city’s children with the support they desperately need.
A Missionary Church Goes on Mission
by Michael J.L. La Civita
photos: CNEWA files
(From Catholic Near East January 1992)
India’s Syro-Malabar Catholic Church is finding new ways to minister to its far-flung people.
This Way to the Ark
text and photos by Marilyn Raschka
(From Catholic Near East October 1992)
CNEWA’s Beirut office generously supports programs for Lebanon’s mentally and physically handicapped.
Answering the Call
text by Mariya Tytarenko with photographs by Petro Didula
(From ONE magazine November 2011)
Recently ordained priests rejuvenate Ukraine’s Greek Catholic Church
Bethlehem University Three Years Later
by Brother Patrick White, F.S.C.
photos: CNEWA files
(From Catholic Near East January 1991)
War-weary students get a second chance at learning as Bethlehem University reopens.
From India, With Love
text and photos by Sister Christian Molidor, R.S.M.
(From Catholic Near East July 1991)
The author travels to India to meet some of the people we serve in this vast land.
Mission in Mendida
by Thomas McHugh
photos by Christian Molidor, R.S.M.
(From Catholic Near East April 1990)
A Catholic technical school in Ethiopia offers hope to the surrounding community.
90 Years in Ethiopia
by Brother Austin David Carroll, F.S.C.
photos: CNEWA files
(From Catholic Near East July 1990)
The Christian Brothers continue their dedicated service in war-torn, starved Ethiopia.
Rebuilding a School in the Heart of Cairo
by Joyce M. Davis
(From Catholic Near East September 1990)
The Christian Brothers tackle Egypt’s desperate need for schools.
Reaching Out to Neighbors
by Katerina Katsarka Whitley
(From Catholic Near East Spring 1989)
An update on the activities at Maison du Sacre Coeur in Haifa.
The Young, the Old, and the Handicapped: The Mission in Israel/Palestine
by Carol Hunnybun
photos: CNEWA files
(From Catholic Near East Summer 1989)
Care of the needy and human development were dear to the heart of Paul VI. A Pontifical Mission director from those days remembers.
A Program for All Seasons
text and photos by Joseph Cornelius Donnelly
(From Catholic Near East October 1989)
The Middle East Educational Fellowship Program brings together peoples of all faiths to work together for peace.
A Gateway to Hope
by Bernard Knezich, F.S.C.
(From Catholic Near East Summer 1988)
Bethlehem University offers Palestinian students of the West Bank and Gaza an education – which gives them a reason to stay in their homeland.
Educating for Justice and Reconciliation
by Michael Healy
(From Catholic Near East Summer 1988)
Father Elias Chacour continues “the long, slow labor of teaching young people the treasures of the Sermon on the Mount.”
All Blessed Are the Ones of Pammakaristos
text and photos by Katerina Katsarka Whitley
(From Catholic Near East Fall 1988)
A home for special children in Greece offers a model program of education and care.
The Drama of Lebanon
by Msgr. Robert L. Stern
(From Catholic Near East Fall 1988)
A simple skit performed by Lebanese children dramatizes a hopeful lesson in this land of violence.
The Good News in Dbayeh
by Michael Healy
photos by Sr. Christian Molidor, R.S.M.
(From Catholic Near East Summer 1987)
In the midst of Lebanon’s despair, a seed of hope planted by a persistent nun begins to sprout.
Finding Family Among the Tribals
text and photos by Sister Christian Molidor, R.S.M.
(From Catholic Near East Magazine Fall 1986)
A Christian mission strives to lend a hand to remote tribal villages in India.
A Little Sister for Savio Boys Town
by Sister Christian Molidor, R.S.M.
(From Catholic Near East Magazine Summer 1986)
In the southwestern state of Kerala in India, a little girl brings a new dose of compassion – and curiosity – to an orphanage for boys.
Feeding Minds
by Antoine D. Nesnas and Conception Pacia
photos: CNEWA files
(From Catholic Near East Magazine Spring 1984)
By providing a haven for learning, libraries in the Holy Land enrich entire communities.
Fr. Roberts: “The Deaf Hear and the Mute Speak”
by Helen Breen
photos: CNEWA files
(From Catholic Near East Magazine Summer 1984)
A school for deaf and handicapped boys in Lebanon provides hope for a brighter future.
A Hope for the Future
by Claudia McDonnell
photos by Diane Garnette
(From Catholic Near East Magazine Fall 1984)
Pontifical Mission schools in the refugee camps of the Holy Land offer hope for a solid future.
Recipe for Success
by Brother James Connolly, F.S.C.
photos: CNEWA files
(From Catholic Near East Magazine Fall 1983)
Hotel management courses at Bethlehem University prepare students for jobs in their homeland.
Behind the Blockade
text by Fares Akram with photographs by Eman Mohammed
(From ONE March 2012)
Gaza’s Christian institutions help sustain a beleaguered population
The Refuse(d) Communities
by Jeannette Isaac
photos by John Isaac
(From Catholic Near East Magazine Winter 1982)
With the aid of a dedicated sister from Cairo, a destitute group known as the garbage people receive the help they desperately need.
New Life, New Hope
by Mark Guidera
photos by Tom Guidera
(From Catholic Near East Magazine Fall 1981)
The DeBritto House Hostel, run by American Jesuits in the small town of Gomoh, India, provides a serene and healthful setting in which homeless boys can live, work and learn.
St. Ursula’s: More Than a School
text and photos by Katerina Katsarka Whitley
(From Catholic Near East Magazine Spring 1981)
An orphanage in Greece has offered education, shelter and loving care for more than a century.
If It Weren’t for Sister…
by Rev. Martin J. McDermott, S.J.
photos: CNEWA-PMP, Beirut
(From Catholic Near East Magazine Winter 1980)
Sister Mary Gustave continues her tireless work in Lebanon.
In Gaza The Blind Don’t Beg
by Helen Breen
(From Catholic Near East Magazine Fall 1980)
The Pontifical Mission Center for the Blind in Gaza is a haven of learning and support.
The Perseverance of Bethlehem University
by Paul Wachter
(From ONE magazine November 2004)
Closings and instability do not deter this institution of higher learning
Answering the Call
text and photographs by Sean Sprague
(From CNEWA WORLD March – April 2004)
A nursing school in India offers training and hope
Salesian Technical School
by Virginia Rohan
photos: P.W.P.D.
(From Catholic Near East Magazine Fall 1978)
A special school in Jordan offers an education and hope for future employment to young men.
Feeding the Hungry
by Heather Byrne
(From Catholic Near East Magazine Summer 1978)
The joy of reading is delivered to needy schoolchildren in India.
Boarding School Expanded
news from ONE Magazine (28 November 2006)
CNEWA is helping the Syro-Malabar Catholic Eparchy of Ujjain in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh to expand a boarding school for boys.
Hamas Order Threatens Catholic Schools in Gaza
Catholic News Service (4 June 2013)
JERUSALEM (CNS) — Five schools in Gaza — two Catholic and three Christian — face closure if the Hamas government follows through on an order forbidding coeducational institutions, said the director general of Latin Patriarchate Schools in Palestine and Israel.
Planting Water, Growing Minds
Water purification in Beirut.
New Delhi’s Holy Family Orphanage Celebrates a Wedding
An orphanage in New Delhi affords "street children" opportunities to lead healthy, prosperous lives.
Happy Anniversary, Ephpheta!
Sami El-Yousef discusses the 40th anniversary celebration of the Paul VI Ephpheta Institute.
People You Meet Along the Way
Bob Pape, CNEWA's Director of Major Gifts, shares his view on how important every person you meet can be to your journey in faith.
Picture of the Day: An Armenian Welcome
The work of Sister Arousiag Sajonian has touched countless lives over the last five decades.
Picture of the Day: Now Hear This
A young student at the Ephpheta Institute responds to hearing a new sound through an external hearing device. (photo: John E. Kozar)
Picture of the Day: Are You Ready for Some Football?
Students of the Asela school and orphanage, administered by the Consolata Fathers, a Catholic community of brothers and priests, play soccer on the playground. (photo: Petterik Wiggers)
In Memoriam: Ato Feleke
Several days ago, we heard some sad news. A beloved member of our Ethiopian staff, Ato Feleke, passed away suddenly.
Picture of the Day: Sparking Crafts, Honing Lives
Students at the Don Bosco Institute attend a welding class in the Rod el Farag neighborhood of Cairo, Egypt, 12 November 2008.
Picture of the Day: Learning Together
Until eighth grade, an equal number of boys and girls attend the Catholic school in Meki, Ethiopia. (photo: Peter Lemieux)
In the Footsteps of St. Thomas: Where It All Began
Msgr. John Kozar reports on the events of the ninth day of his pastoral visit to India.
Picture of the Day: An Education Changes Everything
Teacher, Manna Gebreyons, interacts with her students at a Catholic School in the Tigrayan village of Sebia, in Ethiopia. (photo: Sean Sprague)
An Ethiopian Odyssey: Warm Welcome
Msgr. John Kozar reports on the events of the beginning of his pastoral visit to Ethiopia.
"Velma's Dream" for Jerusalem
CNEWA Canada is partnering with the Catholic Women's League of Canada to support at-risk youth in Jerusalem.
A Graduation in Gaza
Sami El-Yousef attended a graduation ceremony in Gaza.
Ephpheta Expands
Sami El-Yousef discusses a new development at the Ephpheta Institute.
Picture of the Day: Madonna and Child
Budding artists at work in the Asela orphanage school in Ethiopia. (photo: Petterik Wiggers)
'Across' Across Canada
Melodie Gabriel, of CNEWA Canada, shares news of a touring panel discussing a documentary about Bethlehem University.
Picture of the Day: Praying in the Language of Jesus
Israeli-Arab fourth-grade students pray in Aramaic during language class at Jish Elementary School in Jish, Israel, 20 June. (photo: CNS/Debbie Hil)
Picture of the Day: Catechists in Ethiopia
Capuchin Franciscans take a break from a continuing education and formation program for catechists in Bhurat, Ethiopia. (photo: John E. Kozar)
Picture of the Day: The Eager Scholar
A young student takes notes at Bethlehem Day Care Center in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. (photo: Cody Christopulos)
Picture of the Day: Students Reaching for the Top in Lebanon
dents play at St. Charles School in Achrafieh located in east Beirut. (photo: Sarah Hunter)
"Breathing with Two Lungs" at Catholic University
For the first time, The Catholic University of America has appointed an Eastern Catholic to head its School of Theology.
"Where Do We Preserve Our Traditions?"
Palestinian-Chileans found a school to help members of younger generations retain a sense of heritage.
Picture of the Day: Helping Children in Lebanon
A resident of the Divine House in Zahle, Lebanon takes a break from playtime. (photo: Gabriel Delmonaco)
Bethlehem University Honored with International Award
Bethlehem University received The International Federation of Catholic Universities' Sciat vt Serviat Award last month.
Picture of the Day: A School "as Diverse as Lebanon"
A first–year design student takes a break from studying at Notre Dame University in Lebanon. (photo: CNS/Nancy Wiechec)
Picture of the Day: Following the Good Shepherd
In this photo taken in 2005, Sister Winifred Doherty, a Good Shepherd sister, enjoys lunch with children at The Good Shepherd school in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. (Photo: Sean Sprague)
Picture of the Day: Egypt's "City of Charity"
A resident of a home for abandoned children in King Mariut, Egypt. The home is run by the priests and sisters of the Institute of the Incarnate Word. (photo: Sean Sprague)
Picture of the Day: Educating Ethiopia's Children
CNEWA has been a longtime supporter of the The Kidane Mehret Children's Home and School in Ethiopia. (photo: Gabriel Delmonaco)
Picture of the Day: Revealing Hidden Talent
Asela orphanage alumnus Matheas Hussein studies music at Addis Ababa University. (photo: Petterik Wiggers)
Picture of the Day: Making the Grade in Ethiopia
The latest issue of the magazine features as its cover story a look at the success of Catholic schools in Ethiopia.
Ma'brouk, Bishop Marwan!
Today, a good friend of CNEWA, Maronite Father Marwan Tabet, was named bishop of the eparchy of Saint-Maron de Montreal of the Maronites by Pope Benedict XVI.
Picture of the Day: Scintillating Skills
Students at the Don Bosco institute practice welding in the Rod el Farag neighborhood of Cairo, Egypt, on 12 November 2008. (photo: Shawn Baldwin)
Picture of the Day: Daughters of Hope
The girls being cared for at St. Joseph's in Kerala look forward to a brighter future. (photo: Cody Christopulos)
"Oh, woman, great is thy faith!"
Major gifts officer Bob Pape shares an anecdote of a strikingly selfless donor.
Picture of the Day: Egypt's Future
A young student poses for a picture at a Jesuit-run school in Minya, Upper Egypt. (photo: Sean Sprague)
Picture of the Day: A Closer Look
An Egyptian girl wants a closer look at Verbo Encarnado Sister Maria de la Santa Faz. (photo: Mohammed El-Dakhakhny)
CNEWA's Women: "Opening the Doors to the Lord"
Aleena Gichie discusses the important work performed by women in CNEWA's world.
Picture of the Day: Making the Honor Roll
Students participate in class at St. Jean Baptiste De La Salle Catholic School. (photo: Peter Lemieux)
In Memoriam Ato Feleke
(From CNEWA Connections February 2012)
Fostering Education and Opportunities in Lebanon
(From CNEWA Connections May 2012)
“We Are So Grateful to You”
(From CNEWA Connections June 2012)