The Catholic Ordinaries of the Holy Land welcome the announcement of the ceasefire in Gaza, which aims to end the hostilities in Gaza, return the Israeli hostages and release the Palestinian prisoners. We hope that this ceasefire will mark an important end to the violence that has caused immeasurable suffering. It is a necessary step
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As we go through this Advent season, we look with joy to the coming of Our Lord, Our Savior. The news from the Holy Land continues to be bleak, but in the midst of the sadness, they look for a better tomorrow. With the leadership of Cardinal Pizzaballa and Sami El Yousef, the support we
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Please take a moment to read and reflect upon the message below from CEO of the LPJ, Sami El-Yousef, where he outlines all the pivotal spiritual and material good that has been provided to the unfortunate individuals and families caught amidst the conflict. As we approach the one-year mark! “As we approach the one-year mark
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With the beginning of September, some 12,000 youngsters of the Terra Sancta Schools of the Custodia have begun the new school year. A message of peace comes for them and from them. “Our mission is to educate for peace. Our schools are laboratories of peace,” said Fra Ibrahim Faltas, the Custody Vicar and director of
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The Humanitarian Fund Join with us in supporting Christians in the Holy Land in time of war, through the Humanitarian Fund.
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From June 11th until June 16th, 2024, His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, conducted a pastoral visit to Haifa, which was spent in communion with the faithful, overseeing the life of the church in Haifa, meeting the communities, and presiding over the yearly procession for Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. As usual, the
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Fr. David Neuhaus, SJ Presentation with EOHSJ Members of the Western USA Lieutenancy on ongoing conflict in the Holy Land and the war in Gaza We invite you to watch an engaging conversation with Fr. David Neuhaus, SJ, recorded live from Jerusalem, as he shares his perspectives on the ongoing conflict in the Holy Land
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JERUSALEM – On Sunday, March 24th, 2024, His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, presided over the Palm Sunday celebrations, with the participation of Mgr. William Shomali, Patriarchal General Vicar, Fr. Francesco Patton, the Custos of the Holy Land, and many bishops, priests and faithful. The celebrations began at the Church of the
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On Sunday, January 7th, 2024, on the Feast Day of the Baptism of the Lord, also known as Theophany, Fr. Yousef, Vicar priest of the Latin parish of Gaza, administered the sacrament of First Holy Communion to eight children of the parish after completing their preparation program and education, despite the war. During the past
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Please scroll down to find a moving Christmas letter from the Justice and Peace Commission. “Christmas is the feast of great joy. The Eternal Word of God, “became flesh, he lived among us, and we saw his glory” (Jn 1: 14). He came to save us and fill us with his joy. Advent precedes Christmas
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