n e w s l e t t e r JERUSALEM l o v e t h e H o l y l a n d a n d b e l o v e d Number 8 november 2011 Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem www.lpj.org P.O.B. 14152 Jerusalem 91141 Tel : +972 2 628 23 23 Fax : +972 2 627 16 52 Media office: meo@latinpat.org LATIN PATRIARCHATE PRINTING PRESS BEIT JALA 2011 Editorial Come and see When the angels went away from them to heaven, the shepherds said to one another, Let us go, then, to Bethlehem to see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us. So they went in haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger. (Lk 2, 15-16) Like the shepherds, thousands of pilgrims this year will take the road that leads to Bethlehem for Christmas. Already 2.8 million tourists visited the Holy Land since the beginning of the year (according to the Ministry of Tourism in Israel, November 9, 2011). 200,000 pilgrims are expected in December. The East is the land of biblical Revelation. (...) Going back to the place of origins is an opportunity for a profound catechesis, enabling the pilgrim to discover the riches of the Eastern Churches and to meet and encourage the local Christian communities, the living stones of the Church. (Proposition 8 of the Synod for the Middle East) As Christmas pilgrims flock to the birthplace of Jesus, Bethlehem continues to live in the beautiful mystery of the Incarnation. As the city welcomes these new shepherds in search of Jesus, their presence sustains the local economy in the midst of a very unstable political situation. It is not a secret that Bethlehem and the living stones live and survive, thanks to visitors and pilgrimages. There is no doubt that the Palestinians welcome their UNESCO membership on October 31 st. They also hope to see their city on the World Heritage List in 2012, a good way to ensure the future of tourism in the region. UNESCO s primary mission is to contribute to peace and security by promoting collaboration among the nations through education, science and culture through intercultural dialogue, communication and information. There are numerous initiatives that echo this goal including maintenance of the Holy Places and pilgrim centers to welcome and help visitors to pray. Most recently, the Eleona Garden at the Carmel of the Pater on Mount The divine Child still waits for new shepherds, the modern-day pilgrims of Olives, a new place of prayer overlooking Jerusalem was inaugurated on November 15 th (page 4). This Olive Garden reminds one of the places where Jesus loved to pray and teach, a landscaped garden for prayer, quiet, far from the often crowded Via Dolorosa. 168 delegates of the National Association of Diocesan Directors of Pilgrimage in France (ANDDP) were present for the inauguration. The association held its 64th annual conference in the Holy Land this year (page 4). The conference theme was organized around the verse O LORD, You showed favor to Your land (Ps 85:1), with the objective of inviting pilgrims and pilgrimages to the Holy Land. The Peace of Christmas Pilgrimage to these biblical places is important as it is an experience of touching the sacred. Bethlehem is the place where it all began. It is a city rich in messianic expectation and peace! Come to the Holy Land and see places of the Incarnation. Visit the Basilica of the Nativity, the oldest church in the world built over the grotto where Christ was born. Every year, in this small town in Palestine, the divine Child still waits for new shepherds, the modern-day pilgrims. In a spirit of faith, prayer and penance, they bring hope to Bethlehem, notwithstanding the wall, they kneel before the Prince of peace... Bethlehem, a symbol of peace and love is still waiting for that peace. Have a wonderful journey to Christmas!
P A G E 2 News: Patriarch and Patriarchate The Grand Magisterium meeting of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher was held in Rome with His Excellency, Most Rev. Edwin Frederick O Brien, Pro- Grand Master of the Order, and Patriarch Fouad Twal, Grand Prior, from November 7 to 10, 2011. Father Humam Khzouz, General Administrator, accompanied the Patriarch. The meeting was a first opportunity to welcome Archbishop O Brien. Patriarch Twal said that the Middle East experienced a deep historical shift especially with the application for membership of a State of Palestine to the UN. He then described the religious landscape of the Holy Land, renewed by the increasing number of Catholic migrant workers who require special pastoral care. The N E W S L E T T E R J E RU S A L E M EOHSJ Grand Magisterium meets in Rome Pastoral Care of migrants, under the direct responsibility of Fr. David Neuhaus S.J. must be linked with the migrants home countries, a golden opportunity for members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher present in the home countries of migrants to help us, stated the Patriarch. His Beatitude concluded with the presentation of ongoing projects of the Latin Patriarchate: American University of Madaba, which opened on October 17th, housing projects for Christians (the Beit Safafa Project where families will take possession of their units in March 2012), house renovations in Gaza for 65 houses of both Catholics and Orthodox families. Amélie de La Hougue Holy Land Christians gather around their Mother The official day of the feast of Our Lady of Palestine is set on October 25 th. Catholics in the Holy Land went solemnly to the Marian Shrine of Deir Rafat in the Valley of Sorek to honor their Mother on Sunday, October 30th. The Virgin Mary is also a daughter of this land. It is a rare opportunity for Christians from Israel and the Palestinian territories to meet and pray together with Mary to seek special protection for her native land, far from any political connotation. His Beatitude, Fouad Twal, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem presided at the Eucharistic celebration. At the foot of the shrine, the faithful recited the prayer to Our Lady of Palestine and received the solemn blessing. Above the pedestal, a bronze statue of Mary, six meters high dominates. The Blessed Virgin is represented with her hand extended to bless her land. In Italy, the feast of Our Lady of Palestine was solemnly celebrated in Florence with the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher (Lieutenancy of Central Italy (Apennines), section of Tuscan) on October 25 th. Until the end of October other Masses were celebrated in all delegations of the Lieutenancy on the recommendation of Lieutenant John Barone Ricasoli. The Patriarch said he was pleased with this initiative and hoped that the feast will spread to all lieutenancies of the Order to promote the world devotion for the Virgin Mary. The official day of the feast of Our Lady of Palestine is set on October 25th Catholic Patriarchs of the East meet in Bkerke The Council of Eastern Catholic Patriarchs met for the 2011 20 th Congress at the Maronite See in Bkerke, north of Beirut from November 14 to 17. The session s theme was the current situation of Christians in the Middle East. From Venice, 700 faithful visit the Holy Land 700 pilgrims, one pilgrimage, one diocese! They were in the Holy Land from November 5 to 12. That week, they meditated on this verse of the Gospel of St John: Rabbi, where are you staying? He said to them, Come, and you will see. Patriarch meets Archbishop Tagle of Manila Just weeks after his appointment, the young Metropolitan Archbishop of Manila, the Most Rev. Luis Antonio Tagle, went on pilgrimage to the Holy Land. It was an occasion to explore with him the issue of pastoral care for migrants, particularly those from the Philippines. Second Catholic-Muslim Forum The second meeting of the Catholic-Muslim Forum was held in Al-Maghtas, south of the Jordanian capital of Amman (Baptism Site) from November 21 to 23. The theme of this meeting between Catholic and Muslim senior representatives was Reason, Faith and Human Person: Christian and Muslim perspectives.
l o v e t h e H O L Y l a n d a n d b e l o v e d P A G E 3 Diocese Christian bookstore inauguration in Beit Sahour The inauguration of the new bookstore Iesua al Malik (Jesus the King) was held in Beit Sahour on the Solemnity of Christ the King, Sunday, November 20 th. This initiative from Fr. Aziz Halaweh, pastor of Beit Sahour and Ecclesiastical assistant for youth in Palestine goes back far in time. H.B. Michel Sabbah, Patriarch emeritus of Jerusalem blessed this project supported by the Latin Patriarchate, the English Lieutenancy of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher, the Ferrier family, Pontifical Mission and other institutions. The project was estimated to meet the need for a center of organization, administration of documents for several youth groups who will now have access to quality materials (DVDs, CDs, computer equipment...) as resources in their search and thirst for knowledge. Bishop Giacinto-Boulos Marcuzzo represented H.B. Fouad Twal, Patriarch of Jerusalem, and Bishop Shomali, Auxiliary Bishop for Jerusalem at inauguration. Also present at the invitation of the Episcopal coordinator of pastoral for youth in the Holy Land were Archbishop Joseph Jules Zerey, Greek Catholic Patriarchal Vicar of Jerusalem, Bishop Gregory Boutros Melki, Syrian Catholic Church, Archbishop Atallah Hanna, Greek Orthodox, Bishop Kamal Bathish, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Jerusalem, and Father Humam Khouz, general administrator of the Latin Patriarchate. Also present were priests of Beit Sahour, Beit Jala, Zababdeh and Bethlehem. We need books. We need to produce, to translate, and to read. This is a matter for the future. Our Christian community in the Holy Land cannot rely on its numbers. So we must ensure our presence by the quality of training and by culture. said Bishop Marcuzzo. Daniel Le Feast of Blessed Marie-Alphonsine in the Holy Land Thousands of faithful gathered in several cities of the Holy Land to honor Blessed Marie-Alphonsine from November 17 th to 19 th, 2011. Foundress of the Rosary Sisters, Mother Marie-Alphonsine was beatified two years ago. This child of the Holy Land remains in our memories. Festivities in honor of Blessed Marie-Alphonsine took place in Jaffa of Nazareth (Galilee), where some 1500 faithful gathered on November 18 th. At the invitation of the parish priest Fr. Elias Tabbane and of the Rosary Sisters, including the Superior General Mother Iness Al-Yacoub, the The new bookstore Iesua al Malik in Beit Sahour Blessed Marie-Alphonsine was also honoured in Bethlehem and in Fuheis, Jordan. faithful venerated the relics of the blessed, followed by a procession participated by children, priests, nuns, students and friends. The relics of Mother Marie-Alphonsine were deposited at her shrine. This place commemorates a miracle during her lifetime. Many people come each year to ask for grace through her intercession. The Rosary Sisters also meditated on the mysteries of the Rosary using the words of their Foundress. H.B. Michel Sabbah, Patriarch Emeritus of Jerusalem, presided over the Mass in honor of Blessed Marie-Alphonsine, in the presence of Bishop Giacintos Boulos Marcuzzo, Auxiliary Bishop for Israel. The following day, November 19, in commemoration of Mother Marie Alphonsine s beatification two years ago, some 250 faithful gathered for Eucharist at Mamilla in Jerusalem, with Bishop William Shomali, Auxiliary Bishop of Jerusalem, where Mother Marie-Alphonsine was buried. Daniel Le Catholic Bishops meet Bethlehem Mufti Three Catholic Bishops met with the Mufti of Bethlehem, Sheikh Abdel Majid Ata on Thursday, November 24 in Bethlehem on the occasion of the New Year for Muslims, on the first of Muharram 1433 after Hegire (i.e. next November 26, 2011). Fr. Massimo Pazzini, new Studium Biblicum Franciscanum Dean Very Reverend Father José Rodríguez Carballo, Minister General of the Ordo Fratrum Minorum (OFM) and Grand Chancellor of the Pontifical University Antonianum, appointed for the next three years, as Dean of the Studium Biblicum Franciscanum (SBF) Faculty of Biblical Sciences and Archaeology Father Massimo Pazzini. Father Giovanni Claudio Bottini, Dean emeritus of the SBF, made the announcement on November 17 th, 2011. Studium Theologicum Salesianum inauguration The Studium Theologicum Salesianum officially became the Jerusalem English campus of the Faculty of Theology of the Salesian Pontifical University (UPS) on November 17 th. Beit Jala Christians pray to stop wall Christians of Beit Jala attend open-air Mass every Friday since November 4 th to pray together against the Israeli decision to confiscate a part of their land. The Israeli government intends to extend the separation wall at the entrance of the Cremisan valley.
P A G E 4 Taizé Prayer in the Jerusalem Kehilla About fifty young people gathered with the community of Taizé to pray in the Hebrew-speaking parish of Jerusalem on November 24, 2011. Brother Emile, from the Taizé monastery, who is visiting the Holy Land, was present. Dom René Hascoët is new Latrun Abbot Bishop Marcuzzo, titular Bishop of Emmaus and Patriarchal Vicar for Israel blessed the new Abbot of Latrun, Dom René Hascoët last Sunday, November 13 th. The new Abbot received the rule of St Benedict, the ring and pastoral staff, signs of his new mission to his brother monks. Night in Nazareth with Blessed Chiara Luce 180 people gathered in Nazareth to speak about the life of Blessed Chiara Luce and pray with her on October 29th. This date is special for the Church, for young people, and especially for the Focolari Movement: the liturgical calendar officially mentioned Blessed Chiara Luce Badano last year. First meeting of Pastoral Council Assembly in Jordan The first meeting of the Assembly of pastoral councils in Jordan, represented by two members for each of the six councils, met at the Marka Latin Convent in Amman on Friday, October 28, 2011. Diocese N E W S L E T T E R J E RU S A L E M New prayer garden in Carmel of Pater About 300 people gathered for the inauguration of the garden of the Carmel of the Pater on Mount of Olives on Tuesday, November 15th. Present were Mr. Frédéric Desagneaux, Consul General of France in Jerusalem, H.E. William Shomali, Auxiliary Bishop for Jerusalem, Archbishop Joseph Jules Zerey, Greek Catholic Patriarchal Vicar and Fr. Dominique Arnaud, White Father. The project which The garden will be open from January 1 2012, from Monday to Saturday at 08:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 17:00. It will be closed on Sundays and Christmas Day had been ongoing for several years was realized through the joint assistance of the Consulate of France, White Fathers and prayers of the Carmelites of the Pater. This new place, which unfolds a magnificent view of Jerusalem, is expected to be a place of worship for groups of pilgrims. They will come and take a break to pray, celebrate Mass, or meditate in silence in the quiet of nature The Palestinian architect, Tony beautifully landscaped this place, in a discreet and very artistic way, according to Sr. Marie-Therese, one of the 17 sisters present at the Carmel. It s a place that echoes many Christians because we are on Mount of Olives, where Christ spent so much time. The Carmelites welcome pilgrims every year from all around the world, reminding everyone of the importance of praying the Our Father that Christ taught to his disciples. Each pilgrim, crossing the Carmel garden, can see written on the wall and recite Lord s Prayer in one s own language. The garden will open from January 1, 2012. Amélie de La Hougue Congress of French pilgrimage directors in Jerusalem The 64th Conference of the National Association of Diocesan Directors of Pilgrimage (ANDDP) of France was held for the first time in Jerusalem from November 14 to 19. The theme focused on the verse O LORD, You showed favor to Your land (Ps 85:1), with the objective to encourage pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Bishop William Shomali, Auxiliary Bishop of Jerusalem, opened the conference and read the message of His Beatitude Fouad Twal, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem. The Patriarch s message stated that a pilgrimage to the Holy Land follows three vocations, all having the same purpose: to meet God. First, to be a pilgrim is a vocation. It is an opportunity to meet with Christ in his homeland. Secondly, the Patriarch underlined that to organize pilgrimages to the Holy Land is a true mission, emphasizing the importance of the spiritual fruits that come from a well-prepared pilgrimage. The third vocation of pilgrimages is the reception of pilgrims by the local Church our local Church in all its structures and facilities: parishes, shrines, religious communities and sanctuaries welcome pilgrims. We continue to issue green cards and do our best to facilitate spiritual animation. We look forward to future plans of building chapels for the sacrament of penance and reconciliation. We invite and encourage all pilgrims to attend Sunday Mass in a parish to meet the living stones of our Church. The Patriarchate recognizes and acknowledges the Custody of the Holy Land for its laudable efforts of welcoming pilgrims both at centers for reception of pilgrims and at the holy sites, organizing and facilitating the celebration of Masses in various holy places.
l o v e t h e H O L Y l a n d a n d b e l o v e d P A G E 5 Politics and visits Pope Benedict XVI meets Israeli Religious Council A delegation of the Council of Religious leaders in Israel met with the Holy Father at the Vatican on Thursday, November 10th. Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Druze communities were represented. Pope Benedict XVI brought together nearly 300 dignitaries of all faiths and even non-believers - to Assisi in Italy - in a dialogue for peace two weeks ago. The Holy Father received in Rome a delegation of religious leaders from Israel which included the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, His Beatitude Fouad Twal, the Chief Rabbinate of Israel Yonah Metzge; the leader of imams in Israel, Mohammed Kiwan; and the leader of the Druze community, Moufak Tarif. This Council of Religious leaders in Israel intends to coordinate actions for a peaceful coexistence of the many religious communities in the country. Patriarch Twal, expressed enthusiasm saying that this is one way, among others to inform and educate many about the current situation and the countless initiatives being undertaken to promote further dialogues for reconciliation, unity and Pope Benedict XVI called religious leaders to engage with courage to promote peace in the Holy Land on November 10 th peace. In his speach, the Pope spoke of the importance of the commitment of all religions to build a culture of peace: In our troubled times, dialogue between different religions is becoming ever more important in the generation of an atmosphere of mutual understanding and respect that can lead to friendship and solid trust in each other. This is pressing for the religious leaders of the Holy Land who, while living in a place full of memories sacred to our traditions, are tested daily by the difficulties of living together in harmony Since its establishment in 2007, the Council endeavors to foster understanding and to bring together people of different faiths and communities in Israel. It has in some way helped to resolve conflicts and differences throughout the country. Pope Benedict XVI met with the Council during his journey in the Holy Land in 2009 and invited members to meet in Rome. The Council accepted the invitation, as stated in a press release of the Israeli Embassy to the Holy See. According to the statement, the meeting will be the first of its kind in the history of relations between Israel and the Holy See, and in the annals of relations between the Pope and the Holy Land. The Holy Father said, he prayed at the Western Wall for Peace in the Holy Land in May 2009, saying: God of all ages, on my visit to Jerusalem, the City of Peace, spiritual home to Jews, Christians and Muslims alike, I bring before You the joys, the hopes and the inspirations, the trials, the suffering and the pain of all Your people throughout the world. God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, hear the cry of the afflicted, the fearful, the bereft [...] May [God] hear the prayer of all men and women who ask him for the peace of Jerusalem Druze-Christian meeting continues the spirit of Assisi Archbishop Antonio Franco, Apostolic Nuncio in Israel, accompanied by Bishop Marcuzzo, Latin Patriarchal Vicar of Israel, and Archbishop Elias Shacour, Melkite Greek Catholic Archbishop of Akko, Haifa and Nazareth (Galilee), met Sheikh Muaffaq Tarif, head of the Druze community in Julis, northeast of Acre in the Northern District of Israel on Wednesday, November 16 th.the Druze are descendants of Ismailis, Ishmael being the first son of Abraham, a branch of Shiism. They are strongly present in Galilee, numbering to 118,000 in Israel, according to an American overview report of 2005. The success of this meeting is a tribute to at least three events. The first is probably the October 14th Interreligious encounter of Assisi, where 300 religious leaders gathered for a day of dialogue for peace. The second is the November 10 meeting of religious leaders of Israel with the Holy Father at the Vatican. The third event is the festival of Eid al-adha, the second principal feast of the Druze, celebrated by Muslims just a few days earlier. The main festival is that of the prophet Jethro, is celebrated in April Louis-Marie de Linage
P A G E 6 N E W S L E T T E R J E RU S A L E M Projects of the Latin Patriarchate 1) Church construction in Aqaba The dynamic border city of Aqaba, located south of Jordan on the edge of the Red Sea will have a church within two years. It is a first and a real joy for Christians who for several years have gathered in a large Hall for Sunday Mass. For many years, the Latin Patriarchate desired to build a church in Aqaba, to meet the needs of the faithful. Work was launched. The Stella Maris Church will be completed within two years and will replace the Hall where Father Issam Zu mot has celebrated Mass every Sunday for the past two years. It is a real welcome project for Christians in the area who represent 2% of the city population of 88,780 inhabitants. A challenge for the Patriarchate Aqaba is a strategic position for the Patriarchate and the future of Christians, because it attracts a diverse population, specifically attributed to being: a port city with many migrants, a seaside resort attracting tourists, an industrial and administrative center, and an Israeli border city. The new Church will serve both local Christians of Aqaba and those of different nationalities including Palestinians, Filipinos, Sri Lankans, Europeans and others. With this church, the Latin Patriarchate wants to gather its faithful together and serve the pastoral needs of families affected by challenging life situations: increasing number of divorces, cases of domestic violence, stress... Catechesis will be offered and adapted to migrants, foreign workers, tourists, local Palestinians. It will be a center that fosters a family life atmosphere, where all can share the same faith in a dialogue of openness and respect for diversity. The new Church will open in 2013 and will accommodate at least 350 people. 2) Rameh High School Extension Rameh is a village in Northern Galilee with 8,000 inhabitants, 55% are Christians, 35% Druze and 15% Muslims. In the heart of the village is the high school, which is being expanded by the Latin Patriarchate. Its fundamental role is to promote unity within its population. Rameh has 141 Christian families and the number is increasing, says Father Illario Antoniazzi, pastor of St. Anthony Latin parish, although the number of children in every Christian family declined. Formerly, the average children per family was six, now it is three or four. Relations with Muslim and Druze communities are very good, he rejoices. The secret of the village? The school according to Father Illario has an essential role. Today there are 650 students from Rameh and the neighboring areas. It is a true oasis of peace and tranquility. We have beautiful bonds of friendship with families of the
l o v e t h e H O L Y l a n d a n d b e l o v e d P A G E 7 village, and students show that we can live together in our diversity. (...) Having a school in Rameh prevents Christian families from leaving the area. This is very important for us, Christians. Aware of this need, the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem on May 1 st, initiated an expansion project with the construction of a new section. The new building will have four floors with a multipurpose hall for the use of the parish and the school, laboratories, classrooms and administration offices. With this school expansion, students can continue their high school education, and enable families to remain in the village. Students can also go to the government high school in Rameh and continue their studies at the university in Haifa. The new building will be operational in February 2012. 3) Renovation of part of the Seminary in Beit Jala The Latin Patriarchate seminary was established in Jerusalem over 150 years ago by Patriarch Giuseppe Valerga in 1852. Since then, the Patriarchate has carefully maintained a balance of spiritual and material support and in its operations. The Seminary transferred to Beit Jala in 1857. The Patriarchate has undertaken renovation projects in different sections to provide the seminarians with an orderly, clean, comfortable, welcoming environment conducive for learning and studies. The project for this month is the renovation of sanitary facilities. This year, the Latin seminary received 28 major seminarians and 54 minor seminarians. Students come from Jordan; some are Palestinian, including one native of Gaza, others from Israel, and one American seminarian. There are seven priests in the administration and formation team of the Seminary, who provide spiritual direction, formation, and teach philosophy and theology. Amélie de La Hougue
The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem Relic of the Holy Cross venerated in Montreal The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem invited Bishop William Shomali, to celebrate the solemn Mass along with Bishop Louis Dicaire, Grand Prior of the Order (Lieutenancy of Montreal), in honor of Our Lady of Palestine on November 6th. A relic of the True Cross was thereafter venerated with devotion by some 900 faithful. Mass was celebrated at St. Joseph s Oratory on Mount Royal (Montreal, Quebec), with the Melkite Choir leading the chants. Fill the oil lamps The Bishop invited the faithful to meditate on the Gospel, the parable of the ten virgins. Evoking the metaphor of the oil lamps, Bishop Shomali recalled that as we await for the return of Christ, our Bishop Shomali brought with him a relic of the Holy Cross to Montreal lamps threaten to burn out of oil and we need to refill them. This oil may well be, for instance, and mostly should be, the daily reading of the Scripture. He also spoke about the Holy Land: To fill your lamps with oil and get a better understanding of the Word of God, I suggest you plan a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. You may visit the holy places where God has spoken through the prophets, and Jesus was born, taught, suffered, died and rose again. Such a pilgrimage will enhance your faith, your hope and your charity. In the Holy Land, pilgrims do not miss Calvary, where the Cross of Christ was planted. It is precisely from Jerusalem to Montreal that Bishop Shomali brought a relic of the Holy Cross. The faithful gathered in the Basilica venerated the precious relic, encapsulated to a cross of olive wood from the Holy Land. A reception followed. The collection made by the youth of Palestinian heritage living in Montreal, was offered for the Holy Land. In the previous week, Bishop Shomali was in Washington, DC as a panelist at the Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation (HCEF) conference to discuss the situation of Christians in the land of Christ. While Bishop Shomali and Archbishop O Brien there, he met with Archbishop Edwin Frederick O Brien, who was appointed Pro-Grand Master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem by Pope Benedict XVI on August 29. Subscribe To subscribe free, write to: medialpj@latinpat.org Visit our website: www.lpj.org Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem P.O.B. 14152 Jerusalem 91141 Tel: + 972 2 628 23 23 Fax: + 972 2 627 16 52 Media office : meo@latinpat.org