Bishop Paul-Marwan Tabet
Shepherd of the Maronite faithful in Canada, educator, author, and servant leader with decades of pastoral and academic mission across Lebanon, North America, and South Africa.
Installed in Montreal
February 24, 2013
Biography
Bishop Paul-Marwan Tabet was born on July 20, 1961, in Bhamdoun, Lebanon. He entered the Congregation of the Lebanese Maronite Missionaries in 1980 and was ordained a priest on July 20, 1986.
He holds bachelor's degrees in Theology (1986) and Philosophy (1988) from Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Lebanon. While serving as resident priest at St. Anthony's Parish in Lawrence, Massachusetts, he learned English and completed a Master's degree in Non-Profit Organizations.
After moving to Dallas, he established the Maronite parish of Our Lady of Lebanon and also completed a Master's degree in political philosophy. His religious community later sent him to South Africa as Superior of the Maronite Mission, where he earned a doctorate in school administration from the University of South Africa (UNISA).
He has served as High School Assistant Director of College des Apotres in Jounieh, Lebanon. In 2002, he was chosen as Regional Secretary for the Middle East and North Africa of the International Office of Catholic Education (MENA-OIEC). In 2003, he was elected Secretary General of Catholic schools in Lebanon by APECL and reelected for two additional terms (2006-2009 and 2009-2011).
In September 2012, he coordinated Pope Benedict XVI's apostolic journey to Lebanon. A member of several ecclesiastical, social, and cultural organizations, he has published numerous academic books, publications, and articles in educational, managerial, and pastoral fields.
Bishop Tabet became Eparch of the Eparchy of Saint Maron in Canada on January 26, 2013, and was installed at the Cathedral of Saint Maron in Montreal on February 24, 2013.
Pastoral and Academic Service
Through pastoral leadership, education management, and cultural engagement, Bishop Paul-Marwan Tabet has continuously worked to strengthen faith formation and community life in the Maronite Church.
Coat of Arms
Papal decree of promulgation
Benedictus Bishop, Servant of the servants of God,
To our dear son Marwan Tabet, M.L., currently Counsellor General of the Lebanese Missionaries, elected bishop of the Eparchy of Saint-Maron - Montreal, for the Maronites.
"The traditions and the many ecclesiastical institutions attest how highly the Eastern Churches are regarded by the universal Church" (Orientalium Ecclesiarum 5).
Ourselves, successor by Divine Grace, of the blessed Peter, head of the universal Church, we hold this ecclesiastical and spiritual heritage, not only in respect, but we are working diligently to its safeguard and development.
Considering with great zeal, the pastoral needs of the faithful of these churches, we have presently on mind the spiritual journey of Saint-Maron flock - Montreal of Maronites, whose Bishop, our Reverend Brother Joseph Khoury, has resigned from the sacred mission of its government.
We then thought of you, dear son, whom are eminently distinguished by your diligent enthousiasm, both in your Congregation, as in your work in education, and more so in service of the Maronite emigrants.
Therefore, and according to the stance of the Congregation of Oriental Churches, we appoint you, by our Apostolic Authority, Bishop of the Eparchy of Saint-Maron in Montreal, for the Maronites, granting you all the powers and charges inherent to this appointment, in accordance with the code requirements of Canons of the Eastern Churches.
As for your ordination, profession of faith and promise obedience to us and our successors, you must observe to the letter the standards of the related Codes.
We urge you to relate to the flock entrusted to your care, clergy and faithful, the content of our present decree. We also urge them to faithfully devote themselves under your direction, to every good work, in the name of Christ, and to constantly grow in truth and charity.
Given in Rome, at St. Peter, the tenth of the month of January, year 2013, the eighth of Our Pontificate.
Journey of Service
- 1980
Joined the Congregation
Entered the Congregation of the Lebanese Maronite Missionaries.
- 1986
Priestly Ordination and Theology Degree
Ordained a priest on July 20, 1986, and earned a bachelor's degree in Theology from Holy Spirit University of Kaslik.
- 1988
Philosophy Degree
Completed a bachelor's degree in Philosophy from Holy Spirit University of Kaslik.
- Pastoral Work in the United States
Lawrence and Dallas Missions
Served at St. Anthony's Parish in Lawrence, Massachusetts and completed a Master's degree in Non-Profit Organizations. Later moved to Dallas, founded the Maronite parish of Our Lady of Lebanon, and earned a Master's degree in political philosophy.
- Mission in South Africa
Superior and Doctorate
Was appointed Superior of the Maronite Mission in South Africa and received a doctorate in school administration from the University of South Africa (UNISA).
- 2002
Regional Secretary (MENA-OIEC)
Chosen as Regional Secretary for the Middle East and North Africa of the International Office of Catholic Education.
- 2003-2011
Secretary General of Catholic Schools in Lebanon
Elected by the Assembly of Catholic Patriarchs and Bishops of Lebanon (APECL), then reelected for two additional terms (2006-2009 and 2009-2011).
- September 2012
Papal Visit Coordination
Coordinated Pope Benedict XVI's apostolic journey to Lebanon.
- January 26, 2013
Eparch of Saint Maron in Canada
Became the Eparch of the Eparchy of Saint Maron in Canada.
- February 24, 2013
Canonical Installation
Installed at the Cathedral of Saint Maron in Montreal.
Bishop's Ordination Ceremony in Lebanon
Bishop's Enthronement Ceremony
Maronite Patriarchal Decree of Promulgation
