The tradition of processing the statue of Our Lady of Mount Carmel to the Stella Maris Monastery is over a hundred years old, having been instituted by Carmelite Fathers following the First World War. With security concerns slightly diminished, the Christians of the Holy Land were eager to resume this yearly show of reverence and
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The Order of the Holy Sepulchre publishes an annual version the Jerusalem Cross magazine. It raises awareness about the events of the Universal Church with reference to the Holy Land, reports on the latest news in the life of the Order at an institutional level and gives account of the concrete projects of solidarity carried
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Knights and Dames, Welcome to the Spring 2026 Spirituality newsletter. The power of the Rosary is truly needed in these turbulent times in the Holy Land. In this issue, the newsletter continues the theme of “Unpacking the prayers of the Rosary.” We continue the journey focusing on the simple, short prayer you say almost as
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The Diocese of Tucson EOHSJ Knights and Dames were part of the entrance procession for the Holy Week Chrism Mass at Saint Augustine Cathedral on 30 March 2026. Participation in special Mass’s by the Order is an outward sign of our support to the Mission of the Equestrian Order. The Cathedral was full and thirty-seven
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The Knights and Dames of the Diocese of Tucson gathered at Saint Thomas the Apostle Church for a 2026 Lenten Retreat on 28 March 2026. Reverend Samuel Jandeh served as Retreat Director. His theme was titled “Perseverance in Faith”. He reminded us that our Faith needs to be nourished. Faith is a theological virtue infused
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Dear Knights and Dames, As you know, there is still war and unrest in the Middle East and the Holy Land. The inevitable conclusion is that the unrest will not improve and it will disrupt the beautiful celebrations and activities during the Triduum and Easter. Cardinal Pizzaballa has just called the Knights and Dames from
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The Order of the Holy Sepulchre publishes an annual version the Jerusalem Cross magazine. It raises awareness about the events of the Universal Church with reference to the Holy Land, reports on the latest news in the life of the Order at an institutional level and gives account of the concrete projects of solidarity carried
Jerusalem Cross Newsletter – 79th edition Read More »
As many of you have heard, access to the Holy Sites in Jerusalem has been limited this year due to the state of conflict. Please take a moment to read this heartfelt invocation from the Latin Patriarch in which he covers the alternate locations and planning. Please also note the invitation to a collective Rosary
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The message below was published by the Chief Executive Officer of the LPJ, Mr. Sami El-Yousef. In it, he communicates the reality of the ongoing war’s impact on the Latin Patriarchy, while also praising the dedication of the staff there. Please take a moment to read the message, and click the link to watch the
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Hi Knights, Dames, Nominees, Candidates and Friends of The Order, What a special Saturday it was for our Los Angeles Annual Holy Mass & Mid Year Meeting hosted by Reverend Sir Jose Magana, KHS at St.Charles Borromeo Parish in North Hollywood, Ca. . The “A” Team was present with 156 attendees, setting a new record attendance
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