About Us

 

History of Our Lady of Lebanon Church

 

The Establishment of a Maronite Mission in San Francisco Bay Area

 

The Ecclesial Presence of the Maronite Church in the Bay area began with the arrival of father Paul Mouawad, a young energetic priest, in 1977.  The dream of many people of having a priest of their own became a reality.  As a result, the Bay area was never the same!!!

Soon after his arrival, Fr. Paul gathered the faithful Christians for Sunday Worship at the Auditorium of Serra High School.  People responded positively to God's call through worship, prayers and fellowship.

 

The Establishment of a Maronite Church in San Francisco Bay Area

 

After years of hospitality at Serra High School, the Maronites had finally a place of their own to call home.  In 1981, they were able to purchase the church building from St. Dunstan's Parish.

Many dedicated parishioners worked very hard to make the building suitable for Christian worship.

The tireless efforts of our founding members were crowned when Archbishop Francis Zayek dedicated the newly purchased building as Our Lady of Lebanon Church. 

The dwelling place of God is a place where people come to worship freely in truth and spirit.