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The Jerusalem Cross Annales 2023-24 is now on the Grand Magisterium Website. To view, click HERE
A new edition of the Jerusalem Cross (December 2023, No 71) has been published with a focus on the 2023 Consulta. It can be read by clicking HERE
On October 16, Sami El-Yousef, CEO of the Latin Patriachate, recorded a Zoom interview explaining how the war in Gaza is affecting the Latin Patriachate and the people in the Holy Land. The ~30 minute video can be viewed by clicking the PLAY button below.
A new edition of the Jerusalem Cross (October 2023, No 70) has been published and can be read by clicking HERE
A new edition of the Jerusalem Cross (July 2023, No 69) has been published and can be read by clicking HERE
As we come toward the end of Lent and start our preparation for the Easter Triduum, we are blessed to have received 2 video reflections to help us in our preparation. This first is from our Grand Master, His Eminence Fernando Cardinal Filoni, and the second, from our Grand Prior, His Beatitude, Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa.
His Eminence Cardinal Filoni’s video reflection is approximately 12 minutes. For your reference, the text of His Eminence reflection is embedded in the video.
His Beatitude Archbishop Pizzaballa’s video reflection is approximately 7 minutes.
Please click the player below to watch each video.
On March, 10, 2023, The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, signed agreements with the Fort Partners Group. This agreement allows for a portion of Palazzo della Rovere in Rome to be used and operated as a hotel under the management of the Four Seasons group.
This article, published by the National Catholic Register, provides an over view of the agreement. Click HERE to read it.
A new edition of the Jerusalem Cross (December 2022, No 67) has been published and can be read by clicking HERE
A new edition of the Jerusalem Cross (September 2022, No 66) has been published and can be read by clicking HERE
His Excellency, Joe Marino, Lieutenant for the Southeast Lieutenancy, invites all members to the first Our Lady Queen of Palestine Pilgrimage to be held at Mother Angelica’s Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, Alabama and the Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa in Birmingham, Alabama. The event will take place October 14, 15, 16, 2022.
Click Here to register for the pilgrimage.
Click Here for hotel information
Click Here for a schedule of events
A new edition of the Jerusalem Cross (June 2022, No 65) has been published and can be read by clicking HERE
Our Grand Master, His Eminence Cardinal Fernando Filoni, offers us an Easter Reflection focusing on our special relationship supporting the places and peoples of the Holy Land. Click HERE to read his reflection.
Sami El-Yousef, CEO of the Latin Patriarchate, sent the following update as the Holy Land prepares to celebrate Easter. Click HERE to read his message.
The 2021-22 Annales Edition of the Jerusalem Cross in now available. It can be viewed or downloaded from the Grand Magisterium website by clicking HERE
A recording of our Live Stream program can be found below. To those that watched Live, the transmission issues that caused the “choppy” viewing have been corrected in the recording. Sorry for that inconvenience.
A new edition of the Jerusalem Cross (October 2021, No 63) has been published and can be read by clicking HERE
On October 25, the Feast of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Palestine, Patroness of our Order, Dr Matthew Bunson offered a commentary on the Spirituality of our Order. Matthew’s comments are based on his work translating from Italian to English His Eminence Cardinal Filoni’s recently published book “The House Was Filled with the Fragrance of the Perfume: A Spirituality of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre”
Due to technical difficulties, the program was not Live Streamed but a recording is posted below for you to view by clicking on the PLAY button.
Our Grandmaster, Cardinal Filoni, discussed his recently published book, “The House Was Filled with the Fragrance of the Perfume: A Spirituality of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre” in a recent interview on EWTN USA.
The July 2021 edition of the Jerusalem Cross has been published. Click HERE to open or download the PDF file.
From Sami El-Yousef, CEO of Latin Patriarchate, has provided us with an update on the situation in the Holy Land following recent hostilities. Click HERE to read his report from a recent visit to the Gaza area.
From Sami El-Yousef CEO of Latin Patriarchate:
Given the sad turn of events in recent days in Jerusalem, please circulate the attached press release from the Heads of Churches of Jerusalem to His Eminence, members of the Grand Magisterium, the Lieutenants and members of the Order. (click link in Red)
Sami also offered the following reflection, titled
Reflections and Updates from the Holy Land A Miracle is Needed
that can be read by clicking HERE
Many thanks for your continued prayers.
A new edition of the Jerusalem Cross (April 2021, No 61) has been published and can be read by clicking HERE
As we near the end of Holy Week, The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem invites you to walk the Via Dolorosa (Way of Suffering) with Father Peter Vasco, OFM, former Custos of The Holy Land and current President of the Franciscan Foundation for the Holy Land. Father Peter leads us on The Way of the Cross, stopping to pray at each of the stations marked in stone on the streets of the Old City of Jerusalem, the same path that Jesus walked, carrying his cross on the way to the crucifixion on Golgotha.
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of H.E. George T Ryan, KGCHS, Vice Governor General of Honor. George joined the Order in 1982 and was appointed Vice Governor General in 2002. Click HERE to read his full obituary.
Our Lady of Palestine – Pray for him!
A brief account of the support provided by the Order of the Holy Sepulchre during 2020 can be found on the Grand Magisterium website by clicking HERE
The January 2021 edition of the Jerusalem Cross has been published. Click HERE to open or download the PDF file.
A new Grand Master’s Corner posting offers thoughts on “what does it means for the Order be a Central Body of the Church?” Cardinal Grand Master Fernando Filoni’s comments can be found by clicking HERE.
It is tradition that members our Order, when created Cardinal, receive through “motu proprio” of the Grand Master, the degree of Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. The members of North America congratulate the Most Eminent Cardinal Wilton Daniel Gregory, Archbishop of Washington, for receiving this degree. You can see the official announcement by clicking HERE.
An estimated 550 Knights, Dames and Clergy members joined us in the Advent Reflection Live Stream event on December 12. Thanks to H.E. Margret Romano, Western Lieutenant, and members of the Western Lieutenancy for their assistance and participation. Below is a recording of the Live stream including remarks by His Eminence, Cardinal Fernando Filoni. A text copy of His Eminence’s reflection can be found by clicking HERE.
On October, 31, Sami El-Yousef, Chief Executive Officer of the Latin Patriarchate, provided nearly 300 Knights, Dames and Clergy members of the Order with a Holy Land update. His report was very much appreciated. We thank Sami for all his work and continue to offer our prayers and financial support to the peoples in the Latin Patriachate.
The meeting was recorded and you can watch by clicking the PLAY button in the video player below. Click the bottom right corner to get a full screen view.
Cardinal Fernando Filoni, Grand Master, with all the Knights and Dames in the world, welcome the appointment of Msgr. Pierbattista Pizzaballa as the new Patriarch of Jerusalem and Grand Prior of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre.
More information can be found on the Grand Magisterium website by clicking HERE
The October issue of the Jerusalem Cross has been published. Click HERE to view.
Each year, we celebrate the Feast Day of Our Lady Queen of Palestine, Patroness of the Order, the last Sunday in October. This year, it will be October 25.
By clicking HERE you can download the liturgical aid in PDF format for celebrating the Solemnity of the Feast of Our Lady, Queen of Palestine mass.
Our Lady, Queen of Palestine, Pray for us and all the peoples of the Lands made sacred by your Son’s Life, Death, and Resurrection. Amen.
Click HERE to read Msgr. Pizzaballa’s statement.
The Grand Magisterium reports on the success of the COIV-19 Humanitarian Relief Appeal in which nearly 2 million Euros was raised world wide with an addition 1 million Euro donated from other sources. Click HERE to read the entire press release.
“Reflections from the Holy Land Random Thoughts” is a letter written by Sami El-Yousef, CEO of the Latin Patriarchate. He offers us a glimpse inside the current situation in the Holy Land as they confront the continued challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. He thanks all the Knights, Dames and Clergy for their generous response to the COVID-19 Humanitarian Support Appeal. Click HERE to read Dr. El-Yousef’s letter in PDF format.
A new Grand Master’s Corner posting offers thoughts on “the vision regarding the place and role that Dames occupy in the Order?” Cardinal Grand Master Fernando Filoni’s comments can be found by clicking HERE.
The North America Lieutenancies of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem join Lieutenancies around the world in a Humanitarian Support Appeal to assist the peoples of the Holy Land in their struggles coping with the COVID-19 pandemic.
NEWS UPDATE
The Latin Patriarchate has produced an Appeal Request document that provides great detail on the situation in the Holy Land and details the financial impact. It can be seen HERE as a PDF file.
Read Cardinal Grand Master Fernando Filoni’s call to action letter by clicking HERE
Click HERE to donate now through a secure payment process.
The July issue of the Jerusalem Cross has been published. Click HERE to view.
A new Grand Master’s Corner posting answers the question “How can we nourish a fraternal dialogue with people who do not profess our faith?” Cardinal Grand Master Fernando Filoni’s comments can be found by clicking HERE.
The May 2020 issue of the Jerusalem Cross (#57) has been published. Click HERE to view
Read the latest answer by Cardinal Fernando Filoni in the “Grand Master’s Corner”. This month he comments about the young people and the Order of the Holy Sepulchre
The 2019-2020 issue of the Jerusalem Cross has been published. Click HERE to view.
His Eminence Cardinal Fernando Filoni offers us this timely message in the final days of Lent as we prepare for Easter.
Click HERE to read the Grand Master message.
By decision of the Holy Father, His Eminence Cardinal Fernando Filoni has been appointed Grand Master of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre starting this December 8 2019, Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. Published below is the official communiqué of His Eminence Cardinal Edwin O’Brien, Grand Master of the Order since 2012, who concludes his mandate a few months after reaching the age of 80.
“It is with complete acceptance and appreciation that I welcome the decision of Pope Francis to replace me as Grand Master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. I am especially pleased that His Holiness has appointed His Eminence Fernando Cardinal Filoni as my successor.
I have been privileged well beyond the time of my letter of resignation, submitted over five years ago. Throughout my more than eight years as Grand Master, my personal faith and love of our Church have deepened as I have witnessed our members’ commitment to the goals of our Order, expressed in different cultures and languages, all profoundly Catholic!
I am most grateful to the two Governors General with whom I have served, Their Excellencies, Professor Agostino Borromeo and Ambassador Leonardo Visconti di Modrone. Our collaborators in the Grand Magisterium and the daily, dedicated service of our office staff largely account for the steady growth of our Order. Their commitment to our lieutenancies and to the mission of the Latin Patriarchate has been unwavering.
Finally, I welcome His Eminence, Cardinal Filoni as Our Grand Master. His long and broad pastoral and administrative experience in service to the Universal Church will be precious assets as he leads our Order into the future. I offer him my full and fraternal support as I beg the continued intercession of Our Lady of Palestine.
On December 8 last, the Holy Father Pope Francis appointed me Grand Master of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. I was deeply moved on receiving this news.
Almost immediately, I was inundated by greetings and congratulations from the Grand Magisterium, and Lieutenants from around the world, from Knights, Dames and Clergy.
I would like to thank you all for the attention and consideration that you have shown me. I wish to express my particular gratitude to His Eminence Cardinal Edwin O’Brien, Grand Master emeritus; I think especially of his generous service, wise and competent leadership exercised over the course of these years.
As I extend to you all my first greeting, dear Members of the Order, I would also like to wish each and every one a very Merry Christmas: May it be a privileged moment of reflection on our encounter with the divine humanity of Jesus who appeared in Bethlehem, and allow ourselves once again to share in the amazement of the Wise Men and the Shepherds. Bethlehem and Jerusalem are the two poles that enclose the mystery of our faith.
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Audio book version of Cardinal Filoni’s book The House Was Filled with the Fragrance of the Perfume is now available.
The Jerusalem Cross Annales 2023-24 is now on the Grand Magisterium Website. Click HERE
A 2024 projects list has not yet been released. The list of 2023 Holy Land Small Capital Improvement Projects has been released. All Lieutenancies, Sections, and members of the Order are encouraged to consider sponsoring a project. Click HERE for more details.
For the first time in history, the five Canadian Lieutenancies of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem gathered in Montreal on Sunday September 29, 2019 for a National Investiture. On this occasion 36 Knights and Dames were invested. The ceremony was presided by His Eminence Edwin Cardinal O’Brien, Grand Master of the Order at the Cathedral Basilica of Mary Queen of the World.
Also present: our Pro-Grand Prior, His Excellency Most Reverend Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Titular Archbishop of Verbe and Apostolic Administrator of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem.
The Vice Governor General for North America, H.E. Thomas Pogge was pleased with the success of this event and warmly thanked the organizers of the Canada-Montreal Lieutenancy. Which attracted more than 180 Knights and Dames, Lieutenants and Priors, Bishops, members and many Lieutenants from the United States.
The kick-off event for the Investiture weekend was a Benefit-Concert which took place on Friday evening, September 27, 2019. The profits will be donated to the works of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. This concert of sacred songs featured internationally renowned Canadian soprano Natalie Choquette.
On Saturday, September 28, the Promotions and Vigil ceremony took place at Saint Joseph’s Oratory, the largest shrine dedicated to Saint Joseph in the world founded by the Canadian Saint Brother André. It was at this ceremony that future investees were able to pray more deeply about the meaning of their promise and commitment to support our mother Church in the Holy Land. This was followed by a conference given by H.E. Msgr Pizzaballa on the status of the Christians in the Holy Land and the daily challenges facing them.
On Sunday morning, September 29, the Vice Governor General for North America, H.E. Sir Thomas Pogge, presented the projects of the Order in the Holy Land, and spoke of the future prospects and projects for all the Lieutenancies of Canada and the United States and how the main focus of the Order should be to support education in the schools of the LPJ as well as pastoral projects.
The Lieutenants of Canada as well as the members of the organizing committee of the Canada-Montreal Lieutenancy were very pleased with the success of this great Canadian première.
Pictured in the photo are: (left to right)
Dame Eileen Foley DCHS
H.E. Gerard J. Foley, KCHS Northeastern Lieutenancy
H.E. Valencia Yvonne Camp, DGCHS Middle Atlantic Lieutenancy
H.E. Pro f . Thompson M. Faller, KGCHS Northwestern Lieutenancy
H.E. Vicki Downey, DGCHS Eastern Lieutenancy
Dame Anne Pogge, DGCHS
H.E. Mary O”Brien, DGCHS Grand Magisterium
H.E. P Thomas Pogge, KGCHS Vice Governor General-North America
S.E. Luc Harvey, KHS Montreal Lieutenancy
H.E. Trudy Louise Comeau, DC*HS Canada -Atlantic
H.E. Hugh L. MacKinnon, KGCHS Toronto Lieutenancy
H.E. Rosemarie Wertschek, DC*HS Vancouver Lieutenancy
Dame Julie Cleary, DGCHS
H.E. Shawn T. Cleary, KGCHS Northern Lieutenancy
Dame Joyce Standish, DGCHS
H.E. Thomas R. Standish, KGCHS Southwestern Lieutenancy