Metanoia Listening Center
archbishop of greek catholic Eparchy of Saida and Deir el KAmar
Bishop Haddad is one of the Co-founders at Metanoia Center and Head of the Board.
He was born on 1960 in Ablah, Lebanon under the Bekaa Governorate.
He joined the Basilian Salvatorian Order (Holy Savior Monastery) on 1979.
He was ordained to priesthood on 1986.
He was consecrated as Archbishop of Sidon and Deir El Qamar for the Melkite Greek Catholics on 2007.
On 31 January 2021, Pope Francis appointed him apostolic administrator of the Melkite Greek Catholic Eparchy of Tyre.
Received PhD degree in Canon and Civil law from the Pontifical Lateran University in Rome in 1994.
He is a professor at many Lebanese (Saint Joseph University - Beirut, the Holy Spirit University - Kasik, Sagesse University- Beirut), and at the Saint Paul Institute of Theology and Philosophy in Harissa.
Chief of the Court of Appeals in the Greek Melkite Catholic Church since 1995.
general manager
Joseph is one of the Co-Founders and Board Members at Metanoia Center.
He has more than 25 years of experience in the humanitarian, social and spiritual sectors. He has participated in founding several NGOs and Community Projects (Networking).
Joseph provides Relational counseling and coaching for individuals and groups. He also facilitates workshops and conferences for Couples, Families and ordained persons.
Joseph has a Master’s degree in Business Computer from the Lebanese University, Beirut, and has a Bachelor’s degree in Theology and Philosophy from Centre Sèvres, Paris, France. He also has a Master’s degree in Sacred Theology, Spiritual Direction Specialty, from the University of Toronto, Regis College.
Since 2015, in his capacity as General Manager, Joseph is managing the Center, setting plans and strategies and on the same time developing and providing spiritual and social programs to meet Metanoia’s vision.
head of psychology unit
Patricia is one of the Co-founders and Board Members at Metanoia Center.
She has 3 years of experience in Psychology Counseling and she conducted workshops and facilitated conferences related to wellbeing of families.
Patricia has a Master’s degree in Psychology from the Lebanese University in Beirut and has undergone various amounts of training.
Currently she is perusing her study for a degree in Systemic Psychotherapy at Tabyeen Institute, Beirut. Expected completion date (2022).
Patricia is happily married to Maroun Bassil and mother of three children.
Head of Family unit
I am a 66 years old, retired teacher.
I have graduated from the "École Normal" as an
elementary French teacher.
I Have volunteered in scoot, social and spiritual groups. I Have followed several workshops in different domains in my
professional and
social, activities.
Now, I am responsible for a craft association "Artisanat
Maghdouche", coordinator of " Together for the Development of
Maghdouche" committee, member of the dioceses "Family and Life"
committee and coordinator of "Marriage Preparation" committee.
Family mediator
I am married to Nicolas Abboud. We have four beautiful children.
I have a diploma in theology and a another one in Mediation from Saint Joseph
university - Beirut.
I am an effective member of the family Committee and a member
of Our Lady's family group.
I am also an Activist in church social work.
PSYCHOLOGIST
I have a Master's degree in Psychology from
Lebanese University in Beirut, and a B.A. in Special and General Education. And
I am still studying PhD in Psychology.
I have
experience in teaching to cope with normal students as well as those with
special needs and to enhance their weakness. And I have attended many
psychological trainings and workshops.
I
like to help and support others to discover their beauty and to be happy
psychologist
I'm psychologist. I have Master's degree in psychology from the Lebanese University in beirut.
Psychology has been a part of my life indirectly for many years. I have had a real desire to work with people for a long time and have always been fascinated with human behavior and understanding how the mind works in order the empower individuals to lead better lives.
Speech therapist
I'm 23 years old from Qrayeh. I'm a member of the Lebanese Red Cross, choir, scout and spiritual group. I studied at the Lebanese University, Faculty of Public Health, Fanar.
It was the best decision I've made being now a Speech and Language therapist. In my speech room we work hard to accomplish our speech and language goals, but I always try to keep things as fun as possible.
