Holy Land Councillor

Awareness and education about the plight of the Christians in the Holy Land.

Holy Land Councillor

Liason to the Custodia and LPJ

In working with the Latin Patriarchate offices, coordinating tasks and as the liaison for the Custodia Terrae Sanctae (International Province OFM – Franciscans of the Holy Land)  we are better able to traverse the challenges/jurisdictions of the Christians within the Holy Land in a more complete and fulfilling way that helps our Christian brothers and sisters.

Dame Denise
Marie Scalzo, DGCHS

Holy Land Councillor
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Holy Land Outreach

It is a privilege to serve the church within the Holy Land. The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre – Western Lieutenancy has provided us with unique opportunities to be a part of the Holy Land Church through some of our programs. Below find some of the opportunities available.

Fiat Programs

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FIAT Programs Faith in Action Today Support This MinistryFIAT is not only supported by the…

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Medical Missions

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Medical Mission to the Holy Land In Association with The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem &…

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Peace Crusade

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The Peace Crusade A Campaign to Support the Schools of the Latin Patriarchate. Photo credits…

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Seminarian Pilgrimages

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Seminarian Pilgrimages Support This MinistrySponsor a seminarian’s pilgrimage to the Holy Land.Give Support About this…

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Holy Land News

Updates from the Holy Land Councillor, outreach progress reports and situational news.

  • “The shepherds first witnessed God’s gracious gift of love” – HoC Christmas Message 2025

    Please take a moment to read the Christmas Message from the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem. In it they draw a correlation between the hardships of the times of the Gospels with those of today. And from Saint Paul: Find the entire letter at the link below.

  • Terra Sancta Museum

    Terra Sancta Museum

    Please take a moment to read this delightful article about our own Dame Denise Scalzo and her work. In this recent interview with the Terra Sancta Museum, Denise shares her passionate support for the museum project located in the heart of Jerusalem’s Old City at Saint Saviour’s Monastery. After meeting Brother Stéphane Milovitch during the

  • Christmas Lights in Bethlehem

    Christmas Lights in Bethlehem

    After two years of of diminished celebration and lighting due to the ongoing conflict, Manger Square has now been fully-decked with its traditional Christmas lights, and the magnificent tree has been lit. Please take a moment to enjoy this article which recaps and celebrates with wonderful photographic detail the festive activities which have unfolded in