On October 23, 2025, as part of the pilgrimage of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem for the Jubilee Year of Hope, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV granted an audience exclusively to several thousand Order members, including several from the Western USA Lieutenancy. In his address, he recalls the historic ties of
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A Presentation by Msgr. Dennis Mikulanis and Viktor Rzeteljski on August 27, 2025 Dear Knights and Dames, It has been our pleasure to facilitate this ongoing series of formation lectures as part of our mandate mandate to strengthen our members in the practice of Christian life. Below you can find a recording of the presentation
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Please take a moment to watch this new video published by the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. It covers the mission and goals of the LPJ along with a brief history, utilizing beautiful scenery, historical art and archival photography.
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Please take a moment to read this reflection from Sami El-Yousef, Chief Executive Officer of the LPJ. In it, he provides a deep reflection stemming from his first-hand experience in the Holy Land, along with the data from the individuals, services, donors and foundations that are coordinated through his offices. “The most troubling part is that
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Dear members, Below you will find a statement from the LPJ regarding the tragic bombing of the Compound of the Holy Family in Gaza. Please join us and the Latin Patriarchate in prayer for the victims and community suffering the results of this tragedy. This morning, at approximately 10:20 a.m., the Compound of the Holy Family in
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On June 24, 2025, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV confirmed the election as new Custos of the Holy Land and Guardian of Mount Zion. Br Francesco Ielpo is Italian, born on May 18, 1970. He took his solemn vows in 1998, and was ordained to the priesthood in 2000. From 2013 onward, he performed several
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On June 14, 2025, His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, celebrated a Holy Mass of Thanksgiving for the apostolate of Hogar Niño Dios. The Sisters of the Incarnate Word organized the event, and children and staff from the facility were delighted to participate. Many from families and the local community were in
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With great pleasure we are able to provide this download link for the 2025 edition of The Way annual magazine. Please take a moment to review and remember the accomplishments, celebrations, appointments, news and writings of our Order and our Lieutenancy in particular through the past year.
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Presented by Bishop Bejarano on March 20 2025 As part of our mandate to strengthen our members in the practice of Christian life, the Lieutenancy is pleased to offer an ongoing collection of formation talks. About the speaker: Most Reverend Ramón Bejarano
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Save The Date! Special EOHSJ Zoom Presentation with Bishop Ramon Bejarano Dear Knights and Dames, We are pleased to invite you to a special Zoom presentation featuring Bishop Ramon Bejarano, Auxiliary Bishop of San Diego, as he explores the spirituality of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem and the spiritual formation of Knights and Dames.
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