As we begin the month of February, Father David Steffy reflects on New Year resolutions rooted in stewardship and hospitality, sharing how welcoming others with patience, generosity, and love can lead us toward deeper happiness, hope, and communion.

By Bianca de Mattos C.W.R.C. February 5th - Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center After a period of preparation and renovation, the Shroud Exhibition at the Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center  has reopened, marking twenty years since its inauguration in 2006 . Today, the exhibition continues to attract pilgrims, scholars, and visitors from around the world seeking to better understand the Shroud of Turin , one of the most studied and mysterious relics of Christianit

By Bianca de Mattos C.W.R.C. February 5th - Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center The Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center , established as a Pontifical Institute in 1978 and therefore united to the Vatican and to the person of the Holy Father Pope Leo XIV , invites you to join a timely and meaningful prayer campaign. “Pray with the Pope”  is a global initiative of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network , through which the Holy Father shares a monthly prayer intention in

By Fr. David Barton, L.C. January 5th - Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center The Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center joins the Catholic community of the Holy Land in warmly welcoming the newly appointed Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Giorgio Lingua .  Archbishop Lingua has previously served as Nuncio to Iraq and Jordan, Cuba, and most recently Croatia (2019 – 2026). We offer our prayers for his mission and ministry, entrusted with the delicate and vital task of repres

By Kathleen Nichols C.W.R.C. February 5th - Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center I have lived in  Magdala  for more than six years now, blessed by daily sunrises over the  Sea of Galilee  and a privileged view toward the  Mount of Beatitudes  from the shoreline where Jesus once taught the crowds. Describing one such moment, Matthew writes in his Gospel: “That same day Jesus went out of the house a nd sat beside the sea. Such great crowds gathered around him… An

After visiting the United States, I made a brief detour to Rome before returning to Jerusalem. Passing through the Holy Door at St. Peter’s, I carried you all in my prayers. Now back at the Notre Dame Center, I hold the same strength and hope, praying that you too may cross the Holy Door at the Holy Sepulcher. Pilgrims are returning, and with them comes a renewed spirit of faith, rebuilding, and peace in the Holy Land.

By Samantha Rivera January 6th - Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center As we look back on the past year, we do so with gratitude for a journey shaped by renewal, perseverance, and hope. Throughout the year, the dedication of our staff made every milestone possible , sustaining Notre Dame with care, discretion, and daily commitment. One of the year’s most significant milestones was the opening of the Pentecost Room , a central element of the Notre Dame Experience

By Samantha Rivera January 6th - Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center I came to the Holy Land for the first time four years ago. Since then, God has given me the grace to walk its roads, to pray in its holy places, and to encounter this land again and again. Through these experiences, one truth has become deeply clear to me: the Holy Land is truly the Fifth Gospel . Here, the Gospel is no longer only read or heard, it is touched, tasted, and lived . To walk the

By Kathleen Nichols, CWRC December 8th - Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center This Advent, I had the  privilege of filming a unique virtual pilgrimage in Bethlehem— the very place where Christmas began— called  Star of Wonder: Advent Virtual Pilgrimage of Life . Over seven video episodes, I explored sacred sites connected to the Nativity and met inspiring Christians who still live and serve there today. Their steadfast faith, hope, and charity in the face of so

After visiting the United States, I made a brief detour to Rome before returning to Jerusalem. Passing through the Holy Door at St. Peter’s, I carried you all in my prayers. Now back at the Notre Dame Center, I hold the same strength and hope, praying that you too may cross the Holy Door at the Holy Sepulcher. Pilgrims are returning, and with them comes a renewed spirit of faith, rebuilding, and peace in the Holy Land.

By Fr. David Barton L.C. December 8th - Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center For most Christians around the world, Christmas arrives on December 25th. Here in the Holy Land, however, the joy of Christ’s Nativity unfolds across several weeks. In this land where the Word became flesh, Christmas is not just a date on a calendar but rather a tapestry of traditions woven by the many Christian communities who call this place home. Latin (Roman Catholic) and Western T

By Bianca de Mattos November 5th - Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center What can be said about 21 years of the Consecrated Women of Regnum Christi serving at the Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center and in the Holy Land? Our presence began in a simple and free way — serving the Church and the Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center. That spirit of availability and generosity became the foundation upon which everything else was built. Over the years, through God’s grace, this

After visiting the United States, I made a brief detour to Rome before returning to Jerusalem. Passing through the Holy Door at St. Peter’s, I carried you all in my prayers. Now back at the Notre Dame Center, I hold the same strength and hope, praying that you too may cross the Holy Door at the Holy Sepulcher. Pilgrims are returning, and with them comes a renewed spirit of faith, rebuilding, and peace in the Holy Land.

By Fr. David Barton L.C. October 6th - Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center As the Catholic Church celebrates the Jubilee...

By Dame Peg Tichacek October 6th - Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center What can I say about being among the first to...

After visiting the United States, I made a brief detour to Rome before returning to Jerusalem. Passing through the Holy Door at St. Peter’s, I carried you all in my prayers. Now back at the Notre Dame Center, I hold the same strength and hope, praying that you too may cross the Holy Door at the Holy Sepulcher. Pilgrims are returning, and with them comes a renewed spirit of faith, rebuilding, and peace in the Holy Land.

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By Nina Samara September 3rd - Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center Nina Samara, guide of the Pentecost Room at the...

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Updated December 1st - Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center Pentecost Room, Pontifical Institute of Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center Step into one of the most powerful moments in the history of the Church. The Pentecost Room, located within the Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center, is a space where art, Scripture, and silence come together to invite reflection, prayer, and renewal. This immersive experience is part of the Notre Dame Experience , a unique initiative des