Chaldean Catholic Eparchy of Saint Thomas the Apostle of Sydney

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The Eparchy of Saint Thomas the Apostle is a Chaldean Catholic diocese in Sydney, Australia, and is immediately subject to the Holy See.

The eparchy was created in 2006.[1] Archbishop Jibrail Kassab was appointed bishop at that time.[2] In 2015, he was succeeded by Archbishop Amel Shamon Nona.[3] The see has been vacant since April 12, 2026.

Parishes

  • St. Thomas the Apostle Chaldean & Assyrian Catholic Cathedral, Bossley Park, New South Wales, Australia
  • St. Mary's Assumption Chaldean Catholic Church, Fairfield, New South Wales, Australia
  • St. Joseph Chaldean Catholic Church, Mount Druitt, New South Wales, Australia
  • St. George Chaldean Catholic Church, Campbellfield, Victoria, Australia
  • Our Lady Guardian of Plants Chaldean Catholic Church, Campbellfield, Victoria, Australia
  • St Addai Chaldean Catholic Church, Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand

References

  1. 1.Catholic Near East Welfare Association website, The Chaldean Catholic Church, dated February 6, 2013
  2. 2.Independent Catholic News website, New Chaldean Eparchy for Australia and New Zealand
  3. 3.Catholic Leader website, Chaldean Catholics have moment of joy, by Peter Bugden, dated March 13, 2015