NEWS
Grand Master Makes New Appointments
to the Grand Magisterium
Effective March 2012, Cardinal Grand Master Edwin F. O'Brien made the following appointments to the Grand Magisterium:
Ambassador Ivan Rebernick, the former Ambassador of Slovenia to the Holy See, as Chancellor;
Ambassador Bo Theutenberg, Lieutenant of Honor of the Swedish Lieutenancy, as Member of the Grand Magisterium;
Philippe Plantade, of the French Lieutenancy, former Vice President of the Association des Oeuvres pour la Terre Sainte, as Member of the Grand Magisterium;
Dr. Pier Carlo Visconti, of the Lieutenancy of Central Italy, former delegate for the Administration of the Papal Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, as Advisor of the Grand Magisterium.
INTRODUCTION TO THE ORDER
Since the founding of the Order 900 years ago members have dedicated themselves to personal sanctification, fidelity to the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, and support of the Christian Community in the Holy Land.
Knights and Ladies continue this tradition through prayer and pilgrimage, active involvement in their parish and diocese and a commitment of financial resources to support Catholic Institutions in the Holy Land.
Financial contributions by members of the Order are used throughout the Archdiocese of Jerusalem, which includes Israel, the Palestinian Territories, Jordan and Cyprus, to support:
- Parishes, churches and community centers
- convents, seminaries and seminarians
- clinics and hospitals
- parish grade schools, high schools and Bethlehem University
- humanitarian assistance for food and medical supplies
PUBLICATIONS OF THE ORDER
EOHSJ Constitution
Principles of Conduct
LINKS TO OFFICIAL CATHOLIC WEB SITES
The Vatican
The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Contact the Western USA Lieutenancy:
4901 Morena Boulevard, Suite 106
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 270-8100 telephone
(858) 270-8102 facsimile
e-mail: admin@khswesternusa.org
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