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The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem is a Catholic order of chivalry commissioned to support the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem and the Christian presence in the Holy Land.
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Bethlehem at Christmas Time:
Between Pain and Hope
Because of the pandemic, silence has replaced the joy of waiting in the city of Bethlehem. Nonetheless, “we raise our prayers so that this pandemic will end soon and we can return to normal. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year to everyone.”
A video report from the Christian Media Center.
Support for Bethlehem Families this Season
Announcing a new campaign that lets you enjoy discounted shopping while supporting families in need in the town of our Lord’s birth.
Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa appointed Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem

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EOHSJ contributes $3.5 million to COVID-19 relief fund
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Antonian Charitable Society Expresses Gratitude for Grant
Last week, the Western Lieutenancy received a Thank You letter from Vincencio Bellomo, Antonian Charitable Society’s Administrator in Bethlehem, expressing gratitude for the $30,000 grant we provided to purchase medical equipment for elderly residents. Click here to read the entire letter.
Pray the Rosary!
Each of the 9 Areas in the Western Lieutenancy
gather together to pray the Rosary.
Click here to contact your Area Councillor for more information and to join!
Special Announcement:
Grand Magisterium’s COVID-19 Humanitarian Support Fund
Letter from the Grand Master:
(Click here for a PDF copy of Cardinal Filoni’s letter)
The Western Lieutenancy has been blessed with a tremendous response to the Grand Magisterium’s COVID-19 Humanitarian Support Fund appeal. Over $100,000 has been raised thus far!
Please consider giving a contribution to this special fund, no amount is too small.
“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; His love is everlasting.”
Click here to make a credit card or direct debit contribution to the Humanitarian Fund