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
Special Projects

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

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

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Medical Missions

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

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Peace Crusade

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

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Seminarian Pilgrimages

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.

  • Holy Week Celebrations – A Call to Prayer

    Holy Week Celebrations – A Call to Prayer

    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 which he covers the alternate locations and planning. Please also note the invitation to a collective Rosary

  • The Latin Patriarchate’s Mission Continues

    The message below was published by the Chief Executive Officer of the LPJ, Mr. Sami El-Yousef. In it, he communicates the reality of the ongoing war’s impact on the Latin Patriarchy, while also praising the dedication of the staff there. Please take a moment to read the message, and click the link to watch the

  • Newsletter from the Latin Patriarchate Seminary

    Newsletter from the Latin Patriarchate Seminary

    Please take a moment to read this newsletter published by the Seminary of the Latin Patriarchate. In it, special mention is made of the generosity of the Western USA Lieutenancy members in funding water sanitization for the Seminary.