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On Saturday, June 2nd 2011, His Grace Mar Awa Royel was received by His Eminence Mor Clemis Eugene Kaplan and His Eminence Mor Cyril Afram Karim of the Syrian Orthodox Church in the USA.

The Holy Apostolic Catholic Assyrian Church of the East central valley parishes of California hosted their second annual Vacation Bible School (VBS) around a "Son Surf Beach Bash" theme.

His Grace Mar Awa Royel, Bishop of California and Secretary of the Holy Synod of the Assyrian Church of the East, has delivered the keynote address at the annual Christianity in Iraq Seminar Day held in London.

On Monday, May 2, 2011 His Grace Mar Awa Royel, Bishop of California and Secretary of the Holy Synod was received in audience by His All Holiness Bartholomew I, Archbishop of Constantinople and Ecumenical Patriarch.

Parishioners of St George's Church in Ceres, California have gathered to witness the consecration of the new altar at the church.

Turlock’s earliest Assyrian church, set for demolition, was saved this week by the efforts of Turlock Mayor John Lazar.

The Holy Eucharist in the English language has been celebrated for the first time at Mar Yosip Parish in San Jose, California.

Faithful members of St Zaia's Parish in Modesto, California are continuing regular spiritual services in their church hall, following a damaging fire in the cathedral.

His Grace Mar Awa Royel, Bishop of California and Secretary of the Holy Synod has raised three young men to various ranks of the diaconate.

The Diocese of California has for the first time celebrated the Holy Feast of the Nativity of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in the English language.

The Secretariat of the Holy Synod responds to the recent distortion of facts by Chaldean Catholic Clergy regarding the deposed bishop Ashur Soro

Assyrian Martyrs Day, the 7th of August, has been officially recognized with a City Proclamation by the City of Modesto

“The focal mission of this group,” Reverend Genard states, “is to strive for the betterment of the current ministries.

On Saturday August 28th, 2010 the A.C.O.E, Diocese of California youth ministry held its monthly Joint Bible Study (JBS) at Larsa Hall in Turlock, California, which saw youth members of Mar Yoisp, Mar Zaia, Mar Gewargis and Mar Addai Parishes coming together in the love of Christ and His life-giving word.  The topic for this month’s discussion was “Media and its Influence on Our Christian Lives.” The day commenced with the Assyrian Church of the East liturgical Morning Prayer lead by Reverend Genard Lazar – Diocesan Youth Coordinator, numerous deacons, and all youth members. After the prayer, all attendees were welcomed by Deacon Ramil Bivyodavid, Vice President of the Mar Addai youth ministry, which was the hosting parish for this month’s JBS. Deacon Ramil expressed his gratitude to everyone who attended and urged those who were attending for the first time to engage with this month’s topic, discuss, learn, and join their fellow brothers and sisters in Christ for fellowship. After a few instructions and breakfast, as prepared by the Mar Addai Parish youth committee, all attendees were divided up in groups based on age and dispersed with their respective bible studies leaders for discussion. In these small groups, various …