23/05/2026
The World Lebanese Cultural Union Visits the Maronite Sisters of the Holy Family in Sydney and Praises Their Educational and Humanitarian Mission.
As part of strengthening communication with Lebanese spiritual and educational institutions in Australia, a delegation from the Geographic Regional Council (GRC) for Australia and New Zealand of the World Lebanese Cultural Union visited the headquarters of the Maronite Sisters of the Holy Family in the suburb of Marrickville, Sydney.
The delegation included the Vice President of the GRC, Sheikh Joe Arida, representing the GRC President Mr Antoine Karam, accompanied by Sheikh Michel Doueihi, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Union, Mr Abraham Khoury, Public Relations Officer, Mrs Lily Akiky, Adviser for Public Relations Affairs, Mr Raffoul Rahme, Social Affairs Officer, and Mrs Mireille Chidiac, Social Media Officer.
The delegation was welcomed by Sister Elham Geagea, Chief Executive Officer of the Maronite Sisters of the Holy Family Village, together with several respected Sisters.
During the visit, the delegation toured the congregation’s new aged care project and was briefed on the educational, pastoral, humanitarian, and care services it provides, as well as the leading role played by the Maronite Sisters of the Holy Family in serving families, the Lebanese community, and Australian society, particularly through their care and support for the elderly.
The meeting also included discussions about the Lebanese community in Australia, the importance of preserving Lebanese identity and culture among younger generations, and ways to strengthen cultural, educational, and social cooperation between Lebanese expatriate institutions.
Members of the delegation praised the significant role carried out by the Maronite Sisters of the Holy Family, commending their humanitarian, educational, and national mission, and affirming that Lebanese spiritual and educational institutions have long been, and continue to be, among the fundamental pillars in preserving the Lebanese community’s presence and active role within Australian society.
During the visit, Sheikh Joe Arida, representing GRC President Mr Antoine Karam, presented an appreciation plaque on behalf of the Geographic Regional Council for Australia and New Zealand to Sister Elham Geagea, in recognition of her leading role in serving the elderly and her humanitarian and social work, as well as her distinguished educational and humanitarian mission.
The delegation also stressed the importance of the role played by Lebanese spiritual and educational institutions in the diaspora, particularly in preserving Lebanese identity and promoting the values of openness, solidarity, and humanitarian and social engagement within both the Lebanese community and Australian society in general.
At the conclusion of the meeting, all parties reaffirmed the importance of continued communication and cooperation among Lebanese institutions across the diaspora, in a manner that serves the Lebanese people and preserves the Lebanese cultural and civilisational heritage for future generations.
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