During the 70th Anniversary Gala a documentary about St. James Vicariate was screened for the first time. We thank Christian Media Ceter, especially Ms. Tatiana Gomes de Macedo for their work at the production of the movie. The entire documentary is available on YouTube.

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Feast of our Lady Woman of Valor 2026

On Saturday (May, 9th) the children of St. James Vicariate took part with great joy in the Celebration of the Feast of Our Lady, Woman...

Power of Pause: When Health Becomes a Luxury

When health becomes a luxury, pausing becomes essential. In April, the St. James Vicariate invited a focused meeting bringing together eight women living under constant...

Lag BaOmer Feast in Jaffo

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Anniversary of 70 Years of St. James Vicariate

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...

Speeches at the 70 Years Gala Celebration

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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

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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:...
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