The News HCEF Looks Forward with Renewed Hope: Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem Extends Support For HCEF volunteers, Patriarch Twal's visit means that more support is on its way. People are paying attention to HCEF's activities like never before, and the blessing and support of H.B. Twal, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, makes all Christians -- not only Catholics -- listen. HCEF Birzeit Summer Camp a Huge Success for Holy Land Children Last July HCEF completed its 1st annual Creative Art Summer Camp, this year, titled, Coloring Life with Creativity, in the Palestinian town of Birzeit, near Ramallah. HCEF At cathedral Mass, Jerusalem patriarch urges prayer, solidarity for Christians in Holy Land The new Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem celebrated Mass Aug. 10 at St. Matthew's Cathedral in Washington, making an urgent plea for Christians in the United States to support their brothers and sisters in the Holy Land, and to pray and work for peace there. Mark Zimmermann, Editor Catholic Standard New Jerusalem patriarch says Holy Land Christians can be a bridge for peace Speaking at a luncheon in his honor sponsored by the Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation (HCEF), and later to the Catholic Standard, Patriarch Fouad Twal said Christians "can be the bridge between the Jewish and Muslim majorities." Richard Szczepanowski, Staff Reporter Catholic Standard HCEF Picks Dr. Musa Nasir, Noted Humanitarian and Surgeon, for 2008 HCEF Award The President of HCEF, Sir Rateb Rabie, has announced the selection of a noted California surgeon and humanitarian, Dr. Musa Nasir, to receive the foundation's HCEF Award for 2008. HCEF Hope, Faith and Good Will: Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Brings a New Vision to the U.S. In his inaugural visit to the United States as the newly-installed Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, His Beatitude Fouad Twal convened with religious leaders, ambassadors, and civic and organizational leaders in a series of events around the Washington, DC, area. HCEF Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, HB Fouad Twal on EWTN with Raymond Arroyo His Beatitude, Fouad Twal, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, will appear in a televised interview with EWTN Director Raymond Arroyo on the channel's The World Over. The show will air four more times through August 11, 2008. HCEF Jump to more: | Press Releases | Media | News |