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.

  • Cardinal Pizzaballa’s Pastoral Visit To Haifa

    Cardinal Pizzaballa’s Pastoral Visit To Haifa

    From June 11th until June 16th, 2024, His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, conducted a pastoral visit to Haifa, which was spent in communion with the faithful, overseeing the life of the church in Haifa, meeting the communities, and presiding over the yearly procession for Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. As usual, the

  • Perspectives on the Holy Land Conflict – Video

    Perspectives on the Holy Land Conflict – Video

    Fr. David Neuhaus, SJ Presentation with EOHSJ Members of the Western USA Lieutenancy on ongoing conflict in the Holy Land and the war in Gaza We invite you to watch an engaging conversation with Fr. David Neuhaus, SJ, recorded live from Jerusalem, as he shares his perspectives on the ongoing conflict in the Holy Land

  • 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