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 , inviting...

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 land Jesus chose...