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

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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.

Reflections from the Holy Land – Another Sad Christmas

December 10, 2024

As we go through this Advent season, we look with joy to the coming of Our Lord, Our Savior. The news from the Holy Land continues to be bleak, but in the midst of the sadness, they look for a better tomorrow. With the leadership of Cardinal Pizzaballa and Sami El Yousef, the support we
Reflections from the Holy Land – September 2024

October 1, 2024

Please take a moment to read and reflect upon the message below from CEO of the LPJ, Sami El-Yousef, where he outlines all the pivotal spiritual and material good that has been provided to the unfortunate individuals and families caught amidst the conflict. As we approach the one-year mark! “As we approach the one-year mark
At School to Build Peace – News from the Custodia Schools

September 18, 2024

With the beginning of September, some 12,000 youngsters of the Terra Sancta Schools of the Custodia have begun the new school year. A message of peace comes for them and from them. “Our mission is to educate for peace. Our schools are laboratories of peace,” said Fra Ibrahim Faltas, the Custody Vicar and director of

Holy Land Councillor

Awareness and education about the plight of the Christians in the Holy Land.