In 1975, the Rev. Joseph F. Kaddo, founder and Administrator of the then Maronite Mission of Miami, FL was transferred to Waterbury to undertake a new mission. For many years Rev. Thomas Dwyer Pastor of Saint Margaret Church in Waterbury, opened his church and rectory to Rev. Kaddo and his parishioners. Also, the Ehden Lebanese American Club generously made their club facility available for Sunday Liturgy and many fund-raising activities. A parcel of land, three acres, located in the East Mountain area of town was bought in 1978, but the closing did not happen until February 1980. In October 1981 the construction began and the church was dedicated and consecrated on October 17, 1982. This was only made possible though the faith, love, concern and support of the people of the Greater Waterbury Area and its pastor. Fourteen years later, a new home located across from the Church was purchased. This home presently serves as the rectory of Our Lady of Lebanon Church. In the next sixteen years, the Church sponsored many events to benefit its parishioners. One of Our Lady of Lebanon's most memorable celebrations was that of Father Kaddo's elevation to Monsignor while he served as our Pastor. Shortly thereafter, Monsignor Joseph F. Kaddo was promoted to Vicar General of the Eparchy of St. Maron Brooklyn, NY. As a result, God blessed us again with our new Pastor, Monsignor David M. George. Monsignor David had worked hard and successfully continued to bring our community together as a family. In July 2006, Monsignor David was transferred from Waterbury and Rev. Charbel Semaan was named the Pastor until September 2007, when Bishop Gregory Mansour named Rev. Naji Kiwan to become our interim Administrator then the Pastor effective June 27, 2008. On September 1, 2011, Father Naji was called to administer the Maronite Mission in Westchester County, NY and Rev. Dany Abiakar was named as administrator to our parish. His energy and enthusiasm is apparent already.
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