In Milwaukee, there is a beautiful landmark called the North Point Lighthouse. During my visit, I wanted to see it because a lighthouse has always been one of the most powerful signs of hope. When a ship is drifting on the sea, when sailors are struggling against the waves and the harbor still feels far away, the light is already shining. It sends a message: “You are close. You are being guided. You are not alone.” That is the light of hope. Jesus says, “I am the light of the

During one of my visits to St. Mesrob Parish in Wisconsin, I visited a senior parishioner who could no longer come to church. She had not grown up Armenian, but she had married an Armenian man, and over the years, she had become part of the parish family. We sat together by Lake Michigan, enjoying coffee, looking at the peaceful water, and she shared a story that touched my heart. She told me that the first time she came to the Armenian Church with her late husband, she felt

With our diocesan clergy brothers during our visit to the Basilica of Saint Josaphat in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, April 29, 2026. Last year, every Thursday evening, we met on Zoom with one of our parishes to talk about our diocesan theme, “Love One Another.” We often began with a simple icebreaker question: “Who, for you, best reflects this commandment to love one another?” I was deeply moved when, in parish after parish, many gave the same answer: “Our pastor, our Der Hayr.” It