Saint James Vicariate For Hebrew Speaking Catholics in Israel
On May 2, 2026, in Jerusalem, the St. James Vicariate for Hebrew‑Speaking Catholics marked a historic milestone: seventy years of life, mission, and witness in the heart of the Holy Land. The jubilee celebration unfolded in two deeply connected moments - a solemn Eucharistic celebration on the Feast of St....Read more
Speeches at the 70 Years Gala Celebration
The celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the St. James Vicariate for Hebrew-Speaking Catholics took place on Saturday, May 2. The afternoon gala, held in...Homily of Cardinal Pizzaballa at the Solemnity of St. James
His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem delivered his homily during the thanksgiving Mass for the 70 years of the Vicariate of St....Independence Day Celebration
On April 21–22, the Jaffa community of the St. James Vicariate marked Independence Day with prayer, fellowship, and a shared pilgrimage despite uncertain times.Pope Leo at Prayer Vigil for Peace: Stop planning arms and death
During Pope Leo XIV's Prayer Vigil for Peace in the world, the Pope appeals to leaders of nations to stop and sit at the table...Pope at Audience: Holiness Is Not a Privilege For the Few
Pope Leo XIV continues his catechesis series on the Dogmatic Constitution 'Lumen gentium,' and reminds us that holiness 'is not a privilege for the few,'...Easter 2026 in St. James Vicariate
Amid the ongoing war, this year’s celebration of Easter was marked by hardship and uncertainty. Yet nothing can diminish the joy of the Resurrection. Even...Easter Greetings 2026
To all our friends around the world we wish Happy Easter from the place where Christ raised up from the death. May His resurrection be...Hosanna in the Bomb Shelter
Amid heightened security and daily restrictions, the St. James Vicariate's Catechism Team of Tel Aviv marked Palm Sunday in a deep underground bomb shelter near...Bringing Light to the Children of Tel Aviv in the Shadow of War
The annual Easter Camp for children has been cancelled due to the war. We Visited the Children in Shelters in Tel Aviv (March 26, 2026)....Cardinal Pizzaballa: Abusing God’s Name for War is the Gravest Sin
Speaking against the backdrop of continuing conflict, death, displacement, and division, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem expresses his belief that truth must continue to be...Commemorating Thousands of Polish Religious Sisters who Rescued Jews During WW2
24 March marks the National Day of Remembrance of Poles Who Saved Jews Under German Occupation, linked to the murder of the Ulma family and...Sr. Elizabeth Galmiche RIP
On the night of Ash Wednesday, 18 February, Sr. Elizabeth passed away. Her funeral took place on Friday, 20 February, at Saint Louis French Hospital...A Visit of Encouragement in Difficult Times
On Wednesday, 18 March, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa visited the Vicariate of St. James for Hebrew-Speaking Catholics at the HaRav Kook House in Jerusalem. He joined...A Lenten Retreat in Jerusalem
On Saturday, March 14th, about forty members of the Kehilla gathered at the Foyer Saint Josef in Jerusalem for their annual Lenten retreat. St. Joseph Celebration with the Sisters of St. Joseph
Wednesday, 18 March – The Vigil Mass of St. Joseph was solemnly celebrated in the Jerusalem Monastery of the Sisters of St. Joseph, gathering the...Prayers from Pupils in Austria
In these difficult days, signs of love and prayer reach us from many parts of the world. One particularly touching gesture has come from Austria:...Fr. Piotr Żelazko Named “Man of Reconciliation 2026”
We are proud to share that Fr. Piotr Żelazko, Vicar General of the Latin Patriarchate for Hebrew‑speaking Catholics in Israel, has been awarded the prestigious...Christian Family of Beer Sheva Suffered from Iranian Missile
At least 19 people were injured on Monday when an Iranian ballistic missile struck the southern city of Beer Sheva, amid several barrages launched throughout...The Journey of Faith in Haifa and Nazareth
This weekend (20-21 February 2026) marked our second Journey of Faith.
With a group of 13 participants from Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Tabgha, it...Lenten Letter to the Diocese of Jerusalem
As we enter the sacred season of Lent, His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa invites the Diocese of Jerusalem to embark once again on a profound...
