Edinburgh, 19 April 2025 My Dear Confreres & Consoeures As we prepare, in this “Holy Year of Hope”, to witness […]

Join Fernando Cardinal Filoni, Grand Master, in reflecting on the Jubilee Year themed "The Hope That Does Not Disappoint." Amid global conflicts, especially in the Holy Land and the Middle East, the love of God through the Holy Spirit offers comfort and drives our mission. Celebrate Easter with the common acclamation "Christòs anésti, Christ is risen!" and honor the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, where the Creed, the heart of our faith, was established.

On March 29-30, 2025, H.E. Governor General Leonardo Visconti of Modrone participated in the Prayer Vigil and Investiture ceremonies in Gibraltar, led by Mons. Carmel Zammit, KC*HS. The event welcomed new Knights and Ladies into the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. In his speech, the Governor-General emphasized the Order's role in promoting peace in the Holy Land through education and charity, urging small communities like Gibraltar to join this mission. Distinguished guests included H.E. Peter Durnin, GCHS Lieutenant of Ireland.

Your Excellency  Dear members of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre, esteemed Guests. Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today, we […]

The Holy Father has appointed His Excellency Msgr .  Bernardito Cleopas Auza, as Nuncio. He is the current Apostolic Nuncio […]

The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem has witnessed remarkable growth worldwide, strengthening its mission to support Christians in the Holy Land. With a presence in numerous countries, the Order continues to expand its charitable activities, providing vital aid and fostering a spirit of solidarity among its members. Discover how the Order's global reach is making a significant impact on communities and promoting peace and justice across the world.

Today Monday February 10th 2025, Msgr. William Shomali General Vicar and Patriarchal Vicar for Jerusalem and Palestine welcomed to The […]

On January 22nd, 2025, Msgr. William Shomali, General Vicar, warmly welcomed five Dames and Knights from the Northern Lieutenancy of the USA to the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. During this significant visit, three members received their pilgrim Shells, marking a memorable moment in their spiritual journey

The Order's French Lieutenancy proudly serves as the honour guard for the revered Crown of Thorns relic at Notre Dame de Paris. Rescued from the 2019 cathedral fire, this relic, brought to France by King Louis IX in the 13th century, is displayed for public veneration every Friday. Recently, the Irish Lieutenancy had the honour of participating in the ceremonies marking the return of the Crown of Thorns to Notre Dame at the cathedral’s reopening. Chevalier Stephen Dorgan GCHS and Dame Barbara Dorgan DC*HS represented the Lieutenancy, with Ireland granted front-row seats for this nationally significant event. Watch the full ceremonies and witness the Order's dedicated role at: Notre Dame de Paris Reopening.

On Sunday 1 December 2024 His Beatitude Pierbattista Cardinal Pizzaballa, OFM, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem visited Scotland to preach at […]

To commemorate the feast day of St. Willibrord, Patron Saint of Luxembourg today, 7th November, a lecture will take place […]

October 25th is the Feast of Our Lady of Palestine, the Patroness of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre […]

A television report from Brazil briefly reports the visit of Grand Master Fernando Cardinal Filoni and Governor General Leonardo Visconti […]

On September 14, 2024, and coinciding with its 14th anniversary, the Lieutenancy for Southern Africa welcomed 16 new Members. Magistral […]

The Magistral Delegation for Guam recently celebrated its Investitures in Agaña Cathedral-Basilica, which is home to the most revered icon […]

From Thursday 3rd to Sunday 6th October 2024, the Relics of Saint Kilian and his companions Saints Kolonat and Totan […]

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

The Lieutenancy of Ireland is sad to learn today Sunday 4 February, of the death of Professor Agostino Borromeo, Lieutenant […]

The Lieutenancy of Ireland extends its congratulations to His Excellency Bishop Jamal Khader Daibes, currently Patriarchal Vicar in Jordan, on […]

‘Notification that the Grand Master and the Governor General of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem will travel […]

Informative video summary, detailing the meeting of the Lieutenants and Grand Priors of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre […]

Pope Francis laments ‘innocent dead‘ in Holy Land conflict Pope Francis met with leaders of the Equestrian Order of the […]

Dear Brothers and Sisters,   May the Lord give you peace!  Charity and prayer animate the entire extended family of the […]

Given the current situation the Patriarch has felt it necessary to share this. The feast of Our Lady Queen of […]

The Lieutenancy of Ireland was represented today in Vatican City on the occasion of the Consistory creating 21 New Cardinals, […]

August 20th, St Stephen’s Day, is celebrated throughout Hungary in commemoration of the foundation of the Hungarian state. The religious […]

The Lieutenancy of Ireland sends our sincere congratulations to our dear friend on his elevation to Cardinal – Deus lo […]

This weekend, 9th – 11th June 2023, the Lieutenancy of Switzerland and Liechtenstein celebrates its annual Investiture of Knights and […]

This weekend, members of the Lieutenancy of Ireland, lead by His Grace Archbishop Eamon Martin, KC*HS, Archbishop of Armagh and […]

Delighted to be invited to participate in the Annual Mass of the Eastern Section, Lieutenancy of England and Wales; celebrated […]

Over the weekend of 25th – 27th November 2022, the Lieutenant and his wife Nora, accompanied by our Communications Officer, […]

Over the weekend of 18th – 20th November 2022, the Lieutenant and his wife Nora, accompanied by our Communications Officer, […]

Over the weekend of 7th-9th October 2022, the Lieutenant and his wife Nora, accompanied by our Communications Officer, were guests […]