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First anniversary of the Maronite Foundation in the World
The Maronite Foundation in the world celebrated its first anniversary on October 4, 2009 in the Lebansese Maronite Monks monastery of Machmouche - Casa Jezzine, South Lebanon.

A solemn ceremonial mass was held for the intention of all the founding members at the historical monastery church, presided by Bishop Roland Abou Jaoudé who was delegated by H.B Patriarch Mar Nasrallah Boutros Sfeir and assisted by Bishop Raii of Byblos, Joseph Khoury of Canada, Abbotts Elias Khalifé, Boulos Naaman and Bassil Hachem, as well as NDU President father Walid Moussa and Holy spirit - Kaslik President Father Hadi Mahfouz.

The President of the Republic Michel Sleiman was represented by the Minister of Interior Ziad Baroud. Minister of the environment Tony Karam and MPs of the region Ziad assouad, Michel Helou, Nehmatallah Abi Nasr; and Former MPs Samir Azar, Antoine Khoury, Georges Najm as well as ambassadors Bahjat Lahoud, Simon Karam and Maronite League President Joseph Torbey and members of his Executive Council and those of the Maronite General Council, and members of the Board of trustees of the Foundation and staff members were all present.

Monsignor Abou Jaoudé delivered an homelie praising the Foundation and its president Michel Eddé for their work, and thanked them for all the efforts made toward advancing the mission of the Foundation.
A lunch hosted by Board of Trustees' member Charles Hage in the premises of the Monastery followed the mass. 150 people friends of the Foundation attended the lunch. Vice President Nehmat Frem presented to Mr. Eddé a memorial shield of recognition as a token of gratitude for his efforts in making the Foundation a reality.

On the shield was written a personal note from Patriarch Sfeir stating: "To a great countryman his Excellency Michel Eddé, who lives his faith in God and Country, by translating them into actions that will last forever".
Michel eddé {Full text of his speech in Arabic, and French} thanked all those present and friends of the Foundation, especially H.B Patriarch Sfeir for his wisdom and foresight in establishing the Foundation. He emphasized the need to double the efforts of registering Lebanese abroad especially the Christians who are on the verge of losing the battle of demography if the trend of birth and emigration continues the way it is today.

Mr. Eddé stressed that the essence of the work of the Maronite Foundation resides first in helping the Lebanese regain their citizenship and preventing the melting of Maronites abroad in the Latin Church, and second by keeping the balance among the different Lebanese communities, an essential element for the existence of Lebanon as a message country. Mr. Eddé concluded by saying that the objectives of the Foundation are of National nature not of sectarian one; consequently, the Foundation work will strenghen the coexistence between the different components of the Lebanese Fabric.
The Maronite Foundation Board of trustees hold its meeting in Bkerké
On February 11, 2009 the Maronite Foundation Board of trustees held its second meeting in Bkerké presided by H.B. Patriarch Mar Nasrallah Boutros Sfeir and H.E. Michel Eddé. Present were two distinguished Guests, minister of the Interior Ziad Baroud and Judge Chikri Sader.
Mr. Eddé highlighted the role of the Foundation in helping Lebanese in general and Maronites in special register their vital records, and thanked his Beatitude for his patronage of the Foundation.
H. Beatitude welcomed all present members and reminded them that the Patriarchal see does not belong to him or to those who preceded him, it belongs to the Maronite community and shall stay that way, hoping that the Maronites remain an example of patriotism, freedom, integrity and national belonging
The Maronite Foundation participates at the First Convention of the Maronite Bishops of the Americas
On March 4, 2009 the Maronite Bishops of Canada, Los Angeles, New York, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, held their first convention in Sao Paolo – Brazil. Attending the Conference were the Abbott Generals of the Maronite Monks Orders (Lebanese, Mariamites & Antonins) as well as the Lebanese Missionaries order.
The Maronite Foundation was represented by Mr. Youssef Doueihy who addressed the convention explaining the delicate work of the Foundation, its objectives and goals, pressing all those concerned to work very hard in order to register as many Lebanese descendants as possible and promote the idea of the rights of those of Lebanese extraction to regain their Lebanese citizenships.
Lebanon’s existence rely on the delicate balance between the different religious communities, if this balance is tipped either way, Lebanon will lose its real mission of being the Land where all religious communities can live in harmony in the land that witnessed  the birth of Christianity.
The 4 days conference ended with a determination to continue this kind of meetings which will strengthen the ties between the Lebanese spread in the world and their Maronite mother church and country Lebanon.
A Brazilian Delegation received by the Maronite Foundation (PALS)
On April 24, 2009 a Brazilian delegation was the guest at a luncheon held by the Maronite Foundation.
Mrs. Hiam Boustani Director of the Foundation and the Foreign Relations Director Antonio Andary were present to greet the Brazilian delegation and discuss the different aspects related to the Lebanese –Brazilian immigration and the best approach to highlight the importance of registering their vital events and take advantages of the rights and privileges, opportunities that the Lebanese citizenship offers them.
The Brazilian delegations of Lebanese descendants are members of the PALS (Proto Allegre Lebanese Society) based in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. The delegation was headed by MP of Rio Grande Khalil (Sehbe) Saba and members Claudio Sleiman Satte (President of the club), Antonio Sergio Bonilha, Gabriel Monte Fadel, Halim Aidar (Haidar) and Cesar Moinho (Dib).
The Maronite Foundation participates at the NAM 46th Annual Convention in Los Angeles

A delegation from the Maronite Foundation in the World participated from July 1-5, 2009 in the National Apostolate of Maronites 46th Annual Convention.

The delegation included Board members Neamat Frem, Charles Hage, Gilbert Chaghouri and staff officers Hiam Boustani, Youssef Douaihy and Antonio Andary.

The NAM convention is an annual opportunityfor the Maronite church of the USA to gather together for spiritual renewal, education, socializing and for the first time to discuss with the Maronite Foundation in the world issues of importance to both Maronites in Lebanon and abroad.

Many meetings were held between the NAM leadership and the Maronite Foundation delegation, a workshop was conducted by the Foundation regarding the mission of the Foundation and its work in encouraging registration of Lebanese abroad in the Lebanese Embassies and Consulates.
Board members Hage and Frem took part in a panel discussion about Lebanon and business opportunities with Ambassador of Lebanon Antoine Chedid and US secretary of transportation Ray Lahoud.
Guest speaker of the convention was Carlos Slim of Mexico who attended the convention with his son Fabricio.
The Maronite Foundation members had the opportunity to meet with Mr. Slim and presented him with symbolic gifts related to Christianity in Lebanon, and discussed with him the objectives of the Foundation.
The convention was a success thanks to the organization skills of the host pastor of our lady of Lebanon - St. Peter cathedral father Abdallah Zaidan, M.L.M and the convention committee chaired by Dr and Mrs. Elie Ayoub.
July 1-5, 2009.
• President Michel Eddé hosted a lunch in his summer residence in Amchit in honor of Amine Harb vice president and president elect of NAM, present were Elie Hakmi President of the WLCU, Anthony Chahine a Brazilian member of the senate, Dr. Khalil Karam, George Bachir and the Maronite Foundation directrs and board members.

July 28, 2009.

 
• A Maronite league delegation from Australia (Samir Azzi, Fahd Geitani and Boutros Wakim) visited the Maronite Foundation and discussed issues of common concern. Michel Eddé the President of the Maronite Foundation hosted a lunch in their honor
July 17, 2009.
 
• The Maronite Foundation sponsored a Piano concert for Lebanese – Mexican Pianist Mauricio Nader in collaboration with the Mexican Embassy in Lebanon and the National conservatory. 3 concerts were held in Beirut St. Joseph University, the German Institute in Jounieh, and the Safadi Foundation in Tripoli.
June 16th-19th.
 
• A business lunch in honor of the Maronite Bishops in the world was hosted by President Michel Eddé; present were Dr. Joseph Torbey President of the Maronite League, Bishops Boulos Mattar of Beirut, George Abi Younis of Mexico, Edgar Madi of Brazil. Aad Abi karam of Australia, Charbel Merhi of Argentine, Abbott Elie Madi, Monsignors Camille Zaydan of Beirut, Fawzi Elia of USA, Father Louis ferkh of Mexico, Richard Abi saleh, Joseph Boueiry. Ambassador Bahjat Lahoud, Dr. Khalil Karam as well as the Maronite Foundation board of trustees members, directors, journalists and friends of the Foundation.
June 13, 2009.
 
• A Brazilian delegation led by the Mayor of Sao Paolo Roberto Kassab met with the Maronite Foundation directors and visited with them the Maronite Patriarch in Bkerké.
8 March, 2009.
 
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