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Soroptimist in Jerusalem, a story of friendship

2016-04-18T16:29:59+00:00April 18th, 2016|Categories: News from the Holy Land|

A new Soroptimist Club opens in Jerusalem. Soroptimist: an international women's association for the promotion of human rights and equality. "There is hope. People can live together! ". Dozens of members of Soroptimist, an international women's association that works for the community, met in Jerusalem on April 7, in an atmosphere of trust and excitement. A [...]

Climbing with Mary on Mount Carmel

2016-04-18T16:26:09+00:00April 18th, 2016|Categories: News from the Holy Land|

A procession with the image of Our Lady of Mount Carmel brought together more than ten thousand Christians in Haifa. In Haifa, a coastal city of northern Israel, the second Sunday after Easter is a day dedicated to Mary. While not a liturgical date, this is a significant celebration for the Christian presence in this area. [...]