Holy Land Councillor

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

Holy Land Councillor

In working with the Latin Patriarchate offices, coordinating tasks and as the liaison for the Custodia de Terra Sancta (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 About this Program The Lord made it very clear…

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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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Holy Land News

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

  • Palm Sunday: “Christ Is Our Point Of Reference”

    Palm Sunday: “Christ Is Our Point Of Reference”

    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

  • Eight Children From The Parish Of Gaza Receive First Holy Communion

    Eight Children From The Parish Of Gaza Receive First Holy Communion

    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

  • Christmas message from the Justice and Peace Commission

    Christmas message from the Justice and Peace Commission

    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