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EOHSJ Western Lieutenancy parishes form “sister parish” relationships with Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem (LPJ) parishes in the West Bank – praying for one another, learning about each other, and Western Lieutenancy parishes providing financial support for West Bank parishes in need.
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Ensuring the Future A Campaign to Support the Schools of the Latin Patriarchate. Photo credits Custodia Terrae Sanctae ENSURING THE FUTURE OF THE SCHOOLS OF THE LATIN PATRIARCHATE Conducted in conjunction with the North America Lieutenancies under the leadership of the Order’s Vice Governor General for North America, this critically needed $8 million campaign is
Humanitarian Fund An Urgent Campaign to Meet the Human Needs in the Holy Land. Photo credits Custodia Terrae Sanctae Support The Humanitarian Fund Join the Latin Patriarchate in supporting Christians in the Holy Land in time of war. The tragic events which saw their beginning in October 2023 brought destruction, heartbreak and helplessness upon those
About Zarqa Az-Zarqā is a city in Jordan located 15 miles to the northeast of Amman. Zarqa is the capital of Zarqa Governorate, positioned in the Zarqa River basin in northeast Jordan. Zarqa comes from the Roman word for “dusty” due to its location in a dry sandy desert. The city of Zarqa was established
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About this Ministry The Society of St. Yves – Catholic Center for Human Rights (“St. Yves”) is a Catholic human rights organization, founded in 1991 by Patriarch Emeritus Michel Sabbah, and operating under the umbrella of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. The organization was named after St. Yves of Bretagne, the patron saint of lawyers
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Run by the Daughters of Charity, the Saint Vincent Ain Karem Special Needs Home provides support for over 60 severely physically and mentally handicapped children and young adults, needing 24/7 assistance.
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About this Ministry We are excited to announce a pilot program to sponsor seminarians on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land! Starting this year a small group of seminarians in their final formation from St. John Seminary will be traveling with their Rector to the Holy Land. We felt and hope this experience of walking
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About this Ministry There is no free healthcare in Palestine. Due to severe economic conditions and high unemployments, most individuals do not obtain preventative check-ups and wellness care, resulting in increased rates of illness. It is the goal of the EOHSJ Medical Mission team to fill this gap in primary care. The Western Lieutenancy, with
Support This Ministry It is a true privilege to support our priests and seminarians in the Holy Land. Members of the Western USA Lieutenancy have meaningful opportunities to contribute. Our general support helps fund vital grants to the seminary each year, and all members are warmly encouraged to participate in this essential effort. Additionally, our
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About this Ministry The Three Kings were welcomed into God’s own home as pilgrims and this House will be a place where all visitors will be welcomed to find their connection to Bethlehem’s arts, culture and history. As the Three Kings were the first pilgrims who traveled to Bethlehem, they came from different cultures and
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