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Holy Father Names Pro Grand Master to College of Cardinals

 

In a consistory to be held on February 18, the Holy Father will elevate Archbishop Edwin F. O'Brien to the dignity of Cardinal. The recently appointed Pro Grand Master of the Order is among twenty two who will receive the honor. The Cardinal-designate released the following statement:

This is an honor I humbly accept and proudly share with the priests and people of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. While this honor may be a reflection of my new position, I believe it is also the result of the great collaboration and zealous faith that I have so consistently experienced in the Church in Baltimore. I am grateful to our Holy Father for his confidence in me and pledge my continued support and fraternal love as I continue to serve this historic Archdiocese and the Church in the Holy Land.

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

 

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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

 

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