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

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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.

Holy Land News

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

The Jerusalem diocese’s youth celebrate Christ the King

November 30, 2023

This year the Christian youth in the diocese of Jerusalem celebrated the feast of Christ the King differently due to the situation in the Holy Land. Hence, each committee decided to hold a specific and brief celebration, which focused on the spiritual aspect of the feast and its relation to the youth’s life, while centering
A Message from Card. Pizzaballa to the people of Gaza

October 26, 2023

“You are not alone. All the Christian community in the Holy Land, […] all over the world, is with you, praying for you and supporting you.”
Pope Francis: October 17 – A Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace

October 17, 2023

Pope Francis included an exhortation to prayer and fasting for peace in the Holy Land and Gaza following his October 15 Angelus and and apostolic blessing.

Holy Land Councillor

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