Irish funding has been provided to projects in Tila ei Ali, Beit Jala, Beit Sahour, in Bethlehem to the Holy Family Children’s Home, a youth hostel, the maternity hospital, the University and a hostel for girls attending the University; Haifa, Naour School in Jordan; Nazareth; in Kerak support to the Parish and the School; Ramah School in Galilee and Zebabdeh. In many instances members of the Lieutenancy have visited the Irish sponsored projects whilst on pilgrimage.

Accountability
The Lieutenancy is a registered charity (No. CHY8617). Its financial statements are audited annually by a non member registered auditor and are available on the website of the Charity Regulator www.charitiesregulator.ie.

On September 5th, 2022, several members left Dublin to go to the Holy Land on Pilgrimage. This is their journey.

Honoured Pilgrimage: Donnacha Fahy Receives the Pilgrim Shell from Latin Patriarchate in Jerusalem

Dec 16 KHS Ireland

On Monday, 16th December 2024, Irish Confrère Donnacha Fahy, KHS had the honour of an audience with His Excellency Bishop Dr. Giacinto-Boulos Marcuzzo, Latin Patriarchal Vicar in Jerusalem and Palestine, at the headquarters of the Latin Patriarchate in the Old City of Jerusalem. Donnacha was awarded the Pilgrim Shell of the Latin Patriarchate, recognising his first pilgrimage as an invested Knight of the Equestrian Order. This moment marked the culmination of his three-week pilgrimage of solidarity to the Holy Land, where he met with the 'living stones' and visited sacred sites in Bethlehem, Nazareth, Galilee, Jaffa, and Jerusalem.

Uniting Hearts: The Mission of Hebrew-Speaking Catholics in Israel

Dec 14 KHS Ireland

On Saturday, 14th December 2024, our Irish Confrère visited Jaffa and Tel Aviv to connect with the Hebrew-speaking Catholic communities in Israel. Under the guidance of Fr Piotr Zelazko, the Saint James Vicariate for Hebrew-Speaking Catholics provides pastoral care to these small but dedicated congregations across Tel Aviv, Haifa, Jerusalem, Beersheba, and Tiberias. This mission highlights the importance of solidarity and spiritual support within the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem.

Donnacha Fahy meets George Akroush in the Holy Land

Support and Solidarity: Irish Confrère’s Visit to the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem

Dec 13 KHS Ireland

On Friday, 13th December 2024, Irish Confrère visited the Offices of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, meeting with key staff members including Mr Sami El-Yousef, CEO, and Mr George Akroush, Director of the Projects' Development Office. The visit highlighted the impactful contributions made through the Emergency Appeal for Gaza, benefiting 140,000 people since the war's onset. Detailed insights into their relief efforts and the crucial work of the St James Vicariate for Hebrew-speaking Catholics were also shared. This visit underscored the importance of solidarity and support within the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem.