{"id":16613,"date":"2025-08-14T15:03:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T19:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cnewa.org\/ca\/?p=16613"},"modified":"2025-09-10T13:00:43","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T17:00:43","slug":"celebrating-faith-culture-and-community-at-the-31st-maronite-lebanese-family-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cnewa.org\/ca\/celebrating-faith-culture-and-community-at-the-31st-maronite-lebanese-family-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Faith, Culture, and Community at the 31st Maronite Lebanese Family Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Yesterday, I had the privilege of joining the vibrant Maronite Catholic community for their 31st annual Maronite Lebanese Family Festival, <strong>under the protection of the Mother of God<\/strong>\u2014an event that beautifully wove together faith, tradition, and joyful celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cnewa.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/4-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cnewa.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/4-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cnewa.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cnewa.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cnewa.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/4-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cnewa.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/4-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cnewa.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/4-1600x1200.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A Holy Mass gave the start to the five days Maronite Lebanese Family Festival. Ottawa, August 13, 2025. (photo courtesy of Dr. Adriana Bara)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The day began with a Mass, followed by a moving procession with the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary through the festival grounds. This public witness of devotion set the tone for the rest of the day: a celebration rooted in deep faith and a shared heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bishop Tabet emphasized during his homily that both Catholic and Orthodox Christians love and honor the Mother of God above all other saints and angels. While the Orthodox celebrate her Dormition and the Catholics her Assumption, both traditions recognize her unique role in God\u2019s plan of salvation. His words reminded everyone present of the shared veneration of the Virgin Mary in both Christian traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"862\" src=\"https:\/\/cnewa.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/5-1024x862.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cnewa.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/5-1024x862.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cnewa.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/5-300x252.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cnewa.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/5-768x646.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cnewa.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/5-1536x1293.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cnewa.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/5-1600x1347.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/cnewa.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/5.jpg 1610w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Procession with the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Maronite Lebanese Family Festival. Ottawa, August 13, 2025. (photo courtesy of Dr. Adriana Bara)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The festival was officially inaugurated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, a moment that gathered together clergy, dignitaries, and community leaders. Among the distinguished guests were Archbishop Marcel Damphousse of Ottawa-Cornwall and the Chair of CNEWA Canada\u2019s Board of Directors, Bishop Paul Marwan Tabet, Eparch of the Maronite Church in Canada, bishops and priests from numerous Eastern Catholic and Orthodox Churches, as well as several Lebanese government representatives, including the Minister of Refugees and Immigration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"922\" src=\"https:\/\/cnewa.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/2-1024x922.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cnewa.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/2-1024x922.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cnewa.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/2-300x270.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cnewa.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/2-768x692.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cnewa.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/2-1536x1383.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cnewa.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/2-2048x1844.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/cnewa.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/2-1600x1441.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fr. Henry Imad, pastor of the Saint Charbel Parish in Ottawa, Fr. Paul Butnaru, Counsellor for Foreign Affairs of the Apostolic Nunciature in Canada, Archbishop Marcel Damphousse, Bishop Marwan Tabet and Dr. Adriana Bara, National Director of CNEWA Canada at the Maronite Lebanese Family Festival. Ottawa, August 13, 2025. (photo courtesy of Dr. Adriana Bara)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the day, the air was filled with the warmth of hospitality and the aroma of delicious Lebanese cuisine, prepared with care and offered generously to all. The festival grounds resonated with music, laughter, and the joyful conversations of friends and families gathered together. Every year, this five-day festival welcomes over 35,000 participants, a testament to its place as one of the most anticipated gatherings in the community. This year\u2019s celebration was made possible thanks to the dedication of 500 registered volunteers, whose tireless service ensured that every moment unfolded with warmth and hospitality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-4 is-cropped is-style-lightbox wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"16621\" src=\"https:\/\/cnewa.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/1-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cnewa.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cnewa.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/cnewa.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/1-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/cnewa.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/1-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cnewa.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/1-1600x2133.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/cnewa.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/1-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">From left to right: Fr. Paul Butnaru, Counsellor for Foreign Affairs of the Apostolic Nunciature in Canada, Dr. Adriana Bara, National Director of CNEWA Canada, Archbishop Marcel Damphousse and Bishop Marwan Tabet at the Maronite Lebanese Family Festival. Ottawa, August 13, 2025. 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Ottawa, August 13, 2025. (photo courtesy of Dr. Adriana Bara)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"635\" data-id=\"16618\" src=\"https:\/\/cnewa.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/7-1024x635.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cnewa.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/7-1024x635.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cnewa.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/7-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cnewa.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/7-768x476.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cnewa.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/7-1536x952.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cnewa.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/7-1600x992.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/cnewa.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/7.jpg 1618w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Maronite Lebanese Family Festival. Ottawa, August 13, 2025. (photo courtesy of Dr. Adriana Bara)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"16623\" src=\"https:\/\/cnewa.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/8-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cnewa.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/8-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cnewa.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/8-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cnewa.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/8-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cnewa.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/8-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cnewa.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/8-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/cnewa.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/8-1600x1200.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Maronite Lebanese Family Festival. Ottawa, August 13, 2025. (photo courtesy of Dr. Adriana Bara)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Maronite community in Canada is truly blessed to have Bishop Paul Marwan Tabet as its shepherd\u2014an inspiring leader who fosters unity, preserves tradition, and opens the doors of the Church to all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Events like this remind us of the richness of Canada\u2019s cultural and religious mosaic, and of the vital role the Eastern Catholic communities play in strengthening the life of the Church. I left the festival with a full heart, grateful for the witness of faith, hospitality, and joy I experienced among our Maronite brothers and sisters.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CNEWA Canada was invited to the Maronite Lebanese Family Festival, a meaningful event shaped by shared belief and tradition that is celebrated every year under the Holy Protection of the Mother of God.<br \/>Here is a firsthand account from CNEWA Canada National Director, Dr. Adriana Bara.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":70080,"featured_media":16614,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2315,69],"class_list":["post-16613","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lebanon","category-news"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.4 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - 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