Ghassan Goes to Washington
A Bethlehem University student spent a month at Georgetown University, and it changed how he sees the world.
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Holy Land Councillor News
Written in Stone: Feast of the Dedication of the Holy Sepulchre
Every July 15, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre marks the anniversary of its own dedication, a feast that speaks directly to who we are as Knights and Dames.
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Preserving the Sacred: A Visit to Gaza and the Holy Land
A report on the recent pastoral visit by Cardinal Pizzaballa and Patriarch Theophilos, highlighting the urgent need for humanitarian aid and the continued stewardship of the Latin Patriarchate in Gaza.
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A Traditional Marian Procession through the Old City
On Saturday, May 30, 2026, the Latin Parish of Jerusalem brought the Marian Month to a close with a solemn celebration in the courtyard of St. Saviour’s Monastery, followed by the traditional procession through the streets of the Old City.
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World Day of Vocations in the Holy Land
— 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
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The Latin Patriarch Leads the Mount Carmel Procession
— 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
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Holy Week Celebrations – A Call to Prayer
— 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
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The Latin Patriarchate’s Mission Continues
— Holy Land Councillor News The Latin Patriarchate’s Mission Continues March 16, 2026 Lpj.org 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
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Newsletter from the Latin Patriarchate Seminary
— Holy Land Councillor News Newsletter from the Latin Patriarchate Seminary March 4, 2026 Beit Jala 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.
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“The revelation of the Face of Both God and Man”
— Holy Land Councillor News “The revelation of the Face of Both God and Man” February 23, 2026 Lpj.org On February 20, Cardinal Pizzaballa delivered a beautiful mediation on the scourged and crowned Christs, from the altar of the Ecce Homo chapel itself. Please take a moment to read and internalize the full homily. צילום:
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