For more than four decades, Coach Thaier Mukhtar has shaped one of Michigan’s most respected high school soccer programs, leading De La Salle Collegiate High School  in Warren to hundreds of victories, multiple state championships, and a reputation for excellence that extends far beyond the field.

When it comes to Chaldean weddings, the celebration has always extended beyond a single day. Layered with faith, family and detail — from the rings exchanged at the altar to the flowers carried down the aisle and from the invitation to the reception — 2026 wedding trends lean further into personalization and intentional design.

When couples tie the knot, they hope their day will be unforgettable. Fadi Y. Sitto ensures it is. Using a typewriter, Sitto listens to wedding guests and newlyweds alike, translating conversation, laughter, and quiet glances into live, spontaneous poetry.

Marian High School marked a significant milestone late last year with the official opening of its new Wanink Art Wing and Fisher Family Science Wing, a major step forward in the school’s long-term campus improvement plan. The ribbon cutting, held October 28, celebrated the completion of Phase One of a multi-year renovation campaign aimed at enhancing both academic rigor and creative exploration for students.

From launching fast-casual restaurant concepts to building international retail and entertainment platforms, Saad Nadhir has spent a career transforming bold ideas into enduring enterprises. In 2026, the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce will honor Nadhir as its Businessperson of the Year, recognizing not only his corporate achievements but also his longstanding commitment to mentorship and community leadership.

Volunteering takes many forms — from strengthening families and supporting engaged couples to empowering middle school girls. Often unseen and unpaid, volunteers are the behind-the-scenes heroes who hold a community together. Here are three stories of priceless service making a lasting impact within the Chaldean community.

Artificial intelligence is no longer a concept of the future. Most businesses already rely on it in some form—through accounting software, inventory systems, customer service platforms, or data analytics. These tools help companies move faster, process information efficiently, and make decisions with greater confidence. As AI becomes embedded in everyday business operations, it is also beginning to influence the legal services that businesses rely on.

When Dawn (Shaouni) Pullis’s stomach pains were too much to bear, she went to the doctor and was surprised by a diagnosis of ovarian cancer. She was 21. The examination was caught in its early stage, so she had an oophorectomy, the surgical removal of both her ovaries, and did not require chemotherapy or radiation. It took eight weeks to recover, but years to find a life partner who would accept her as an infertile wife.

The new year is off to a great start at CCF West in West Bloomfield. Language and cooking classes are back in session, bringing fresh energy and new opportunities for learning. Before the holidays, the CCF West proudly celebrated the class completion of several students for the fall session of the Sureth and Arabic language classes.

The CCF hosted members of the Michigan Central Station Children’s Endowment Initiative (MCSCEI) for a tour of their Sterling Heights facility on January 12, 2026. As a proud grant recipient of the Children’s Endowment Initiative, CCF looks forward to strengthening partnerships that support children and families in our community.

In December, the CCF was nominated by the Macomb County Board of Commissioners for the Macomb County Casual Day Charitable Collections Program. With department leader permission, participating employees within Macomb County Government could wear casual clothing to work on Fridays/designated days if they donate at least one dollar to that month’s organization.

Under the patronage and presence of Mr. Abdul Qader Al-Dakheel, Governor of Nineveh, and at the kind invitation of His Excellency Mar Najeeb Mikhael, Archbishop of Mosul and Aqra for the Chaldean Catholics, and in coordination with the Iraq office of the Chaldean Community Foundation, a ceremony was held on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at the site of the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Telkeif, marking the beginning of its rehabilitation.

Rafid Kiti etched his name into Oregon Institute of Technology men’s basketball history as one of the program’s most dominant and prolific scorers — and he may now hold a distinction that extends well beyond the court.

Vanessa Denha Garmo’s newly published book Conversations That Create the Culture explores how communication — when done with intention, consistency, and humility — shapes organizational culture, employee engagement, and the bottom line.

A new Michigan Historical Marker to be unveiled along Seven Mile Road will formally recognize the area as Chaldean Town, honoring the neighborhood that served as the cultural and economic heart of Detroit’s Chaldean community for much of the 20th century.

The Shenandoah Young Adult Committee presented a $36,298 check to the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center’s Patient and Family Support Program. The funds were raised through the committee’s inaugural 5K run, which was planned in just one month and brought the community together for a morning of purpose and unity.