News – Lieutenancy

Radio Maria Ireland interview on Knights and Dames of the Holy Sepulchre

KHS Ireland – Thomas Kilduff – 19th July, 2024 – Rebekah chats to Thomas Kilduff, Communications Officer for the Irish Branch of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre about the orders origin, the visit of the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem and their activities in Ireland.

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Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem’s Visit to Ireland

The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, His Beatitude Pierbattista Cardinal Pizzaballa, ofm, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem has just completed his […]

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Live Stream Mass in Saint Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, Dublin with His Beatitude Pierbattista Cardinal Pizzaballa

His Beatitude Pierbattista Cardinal Pizzaballa, ofm, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem and Universal Grand Prior of the Equestrian Order of […]

His Excellency Peter Durnin, Lieutenant of Ireland, received the Benemerenti Gold medal from His Beatitude Pierbattista Cardinal Pizzaballa

Vigil & Promotions, Investiture ceremonies and Mass in Pro-Cathedral

On Friday 19th of July, 2014, Patriarch Pierbattista Cardinal Pizzaballa, ofm, Grand Prior of the Equestrian Order of the Holy […]

Pilgrimage in Rome from 21st to 23rd October, 2025

Pilgrimage in Rome from 21st to 23rd October, 2025 – Jubilee

participate in the Pilgrimage that the Order is organizing for its Members in Rome from 21 to 23 October 2025, on the occasion of the Jubilee

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Irish Bishops call for courageous world leadership to stop Israel/Hamas war

The Bishops of Ireland have asked for prayers for all people affected by the Israel/Hamas war, for the release of hostages, for humanitarian workers and for first responders.  Bishops reiterated the words of Pope Francis that this war is a “catastrophe for humanity.”

Chevalier Dr Stephen Dorgan, Lieutenancy of Ireland and Chevalier Stuart Blackie, Lieutenancy of Scotland carrying the decorative Baldaquin during the Corpus Christi procession.

Feast of Corpus Christi 2024

On Sunday 2nd June 2024 members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem and Sovereign Order of […]

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Lieutenancy of Ireland – Special initiative with schools.

On Wednesday 17th April 2024 in the octave of Easter, Chevalier Thomas Kilduff, KC*HS, the Communications Officer for the Lieutenancy of Ireland, visited four National Schools in the Parish of Kingscourt, in the Diocese of Meath.

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Spring Mass in Wexford

This weekend 23rd/24th March 2024, members of the Lieutenancy of Ireland have travelled to the historic port city of Wexford […]

Father Gabriel Romanelli, Parish Priest of the Latin Holy Family Church Gaza

Father Gabriel Romanelli, Parish Priest of the Latin Holy Family Church Gaza

Father Gabriel Romanelli, Parish Priest of the Latin Holy Family Church Gaza

News – Worldwide

Grand Prior for Norway Bishop Bernt Eidsvig and Magistrate Delegate for Norway Huan Nguyen welcome you to the Nordic Investiture Fair on Saturday 22 June at 15.00.

Joint Baltic and Nordic Investiture – Cardinal leads investiture mass: Six Norwegian Catholics pledge to dedicate their efforts to the Holy Land

On Saturday 22 June at 15.00, the Order of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem celebrates a magnificent Investiture Mass in St. Olav Cathedral, Oslo. As many as 12 candidates will be beaten to ladies and knights of the ancient and renowned Catholic order.

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Corpus Christi is celebrated in the Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher on the Thursday after the Trinity Sunday.

Corpus Christi is celebrated in the Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher on the Thursday after the Trinity Sunday. On the eve of the solemnity, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Card. Pierbattista Pizzaballa, made the solemn entrance and presided over First Vespers. After Vespers, they all took part in the solemn procession of the Franciscan friars to the holy places inside the Basilica, to then end with the Compline.

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Corpus Christi procession 6th June 2024 – Tenerife, Canary Islands

The Canary Section of the Lieutenancy of Western Spain participated in the Feast of Corpus Christi procession in the Villa de La Orotava on the island of Tenerife, by invitation of H.E. Lieutenant of the parish community of the Church of Our Lady of the Conception and the parish priest Campos Gutierrez. The Eucharist celebration was presided over by the Apostolic Nuncio to the Kingdom of Spain His Excellency Archbishop Monsignor D. Bernardito Cleopas Auza, accompanied by the Diocesan Bishop, His Excellency Bernardo Alvarez Alfonso.

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Corpus Christi procession 2nd June 2024 – Malta

The Lieutenancy of Malta participated in the Feast of Corpus Christi at St John’s Co-Cathedral in Valletta. The Mass was presided over by the Grand Prior, His Grace Archbishop of Malta, Mgr. Charles J. Scicluna. Following the Mass, a solemn procession with the Holy Eucharist took place.

Chevalier Dr Stephen Dorgan, Lieutenancy of Ireland and Chevalier Stuart Blackie, Lieutenancy of Scotland carrying the decorative Baldaquin during the Corpus Christi procession.

Feast of Corpus Christi 2024

On Sunday 2nd June 2024 members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem and Sovereign Order of […]

Lieutenancy of England and Wales pilgrimage to Guernsey 17-22 May 2024

Lieutenancy of England and Wales pilgrimage to Guernsey 🇬🇬 17-22 May 2024

Meeting of Members in Lourdes

Over the weekend 4th/5th May 2024, members of the Lieutenancy of Ireland travelled to the Marian Shrine of Our Lady […]

Jerusalem Cross Newsletter 2023-2024

The latest issue of Jerusalem Cross 2023-2024

The latest issue of Jerusalem Cross 2023-2024, the annual magazine of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, […]

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Support the Good Friday Collection

The Pontifical Good Friday Collection is the result of the Pope's wishes for the bond between all Christians in the world and the Holy Places to remain strong. The collection is taken up on Good Friday, in all Catholic Churches around the world, to support the work of the Franciscans of the Holy Land.

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The Message from fr. Francesco Pattonfor the Good Friday Collection

On this occasion, we friars of the Custody of the Holy Land become beggars and we turn to you so that Good Friday may be a day of universal solidarity, a day on which Christians from all over the world take concrete care of the Mother Church of Jerusalem, which at this moment is in dire need of it.

News – Holy Land

12 Messages from the Clergy of the Holy Land

12 Messages from the Clergy of the Holy Land

A video series featuring messages from His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, as well as from bishops […]

Patriarchs and heads of the churches in jerusalem Statement on the urgent need to conclude the present war and turn from the pursuit of death and destruction towards the promotion of life and peace

Patriarchs and heads of the churches in jerusalem

Statement on the urgent need to conclude the present war and turn from the pursuit of death and destruction towards […]

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem

A heartfelt message in view of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, celebrated on August 15th 2024

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, has addressed Christians in the Holy Land with a heartfelt message in […]

Interview with the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem HB Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa

Credit: iCatholic The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem HB Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa reflects on the situation in the Gaza since the […]

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Cardinal Pizzaballa: We stand by those working for good in this dark night

The Cardinal Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem talks of the critical time in the Holy Land and of how difficult it is to see ways out.

Irish Catholic Bishop's Conference

Irish Bishops call for courageous world leadership to stop Israel/Hamas war

The Bishops of Ireland have asked for prayers for all people affected by the Israel/Hamas war, for the release of hostages, for humanitarian workers and for first responders.  Bishops reiterated the words of Pope Francis that this war is a “catastrophe for humanity.”

We should not forget the Christian minority in Palestine and Israel

Aid should not be based on religion, but Christians face specific challenges Breda O’Brien – Sun Jun 9 2024 – […]

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Corpus Christi is celebrated in the Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher on the Thursday after the Trinity Sunday.

Corpus Christi is celebrated in the Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher on the Thursday after the Trinity Sunday. On the eve of the solemnity, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Card. Pierbattista Pizzaballa, made the solemn entrance and presided over First Vespers. After Vespers, they all took part in the solemn procession of the Franciscan friars to the holy places inside the Basilica, to then end with the Compline.

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Return to the Holy Family parish for a pastoral visit

Wonderful news to learn that His Beatitude Cardinal Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem and Fr Gabriel Romanelli, Parish Priest of the Holy Family Church Gaza finally returned to the parish for a pastoral visit.

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Cardinal Dolan visits the Holy Land: the only path to peace is love

In the midst of the maddening war that is ruthlessly engulfing the Holy Land, Archbishop of New York Cardinal Timothy […]