Parenting with the Holy Spirit: Live Panel with Bp. Francis Kalabat

The Chaldean Diocese of St. Thomas' Office of Life hosted a special panel discussion on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at Mother of God Church in Southfield, Michigan on navigating tough conversations with your children. The panel featured a live Q&A with The Most Rev. Francis Kalabat, Bishop (Eparch) of the Chaldean Diocese of St. Thomas U.S.A., and Fr. Rodney Abasso, Pastor at Mart Mariam Chaldean Catholic Church in Northbrook, IL. The panel included: Grace Shallal, High School Philosophy and Theology Teacher at St. Catherine of Siena Academy Dayna Kanouna, MA, LPC, CCIS-II Alana Kanouna, BS in Elementary Education, Maps Degree From Sacred Heart Seminary, Currently Teaches Theology at Detroit Catholic Central High School Yousif Zoma, Bsn, RN at William Beaumont University Hospital, Director of Defenders of Christ High School Youth Group Robert & Heather Kas-Shamoun (Parents) Ashly Abdo, BA in Elementary Education, Director of Our Lady of Wisdom Enrichment, Mother of 3 The Most Rev. Francis Kalabat, Bishop (Eparch) of the Chaldean Diocese of St. Thomas the Apostle U.S.A.