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