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.

Holy Land News

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

World Day of Vocations in the Holy Land

May 24, 2026

— Holy Land Councillor News World Day of Vocations in the Holy Land May 24, 2026 Lpj.org We are pleased to share a wonderful piece of news from the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem concerning the World Day of Vocations. On the occasion of Good Shepherd Sunday, the Diocese celebrated with a rich series of spiritual…
The Latin Patriarch Leads the Mount Carmel Procession

May 19, 2026

— Holy Land Councillor News The Latin Patriarch Leads the Mount Carmel Procession May 19, 2026 Lpj.org 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…
Holy Week Celebrations – A Call to Prayer

March 24, 2026

— Holy Land Councillor News Holy Week Celebrations – A Call to Prayer March 24, 2026 Spotlight 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…