Pontifical Good Friday Collection for the Holy Land
Friday, March 29, 2024
Each year the Holy Father asks every Catholic parish around the world to take up a Collection on Good Friday to keep a Christian presence in the Holy Land. The Pontifical Good Friday Collection supports the work of the Franciscans in the sacred shrines, ministers to the parishes, provides formation and education in the communities and schools, and cares for the basic needs of people in the Holy Land. It also assists the Congregation for the Oriental Churches to sustain the Eastern Rite Catholic Churches present in the region. During such a difficult season, your advancement of this important collection is essential to our ministry.
The Pontifical Good Friday Collection is applied to these programs:
- Faith, Memory & Culture – The Holy Places
Holy Land Franciscans and staff maintain the holy places and shrines enabiling those who live and visit the Holy Land to deepen their faith and their spiritual and cultural connection to salvation history.
- Social & Charitable Activities
The bulding of residential units, senior care facilities and provide medical assistance.
- Educational & Scientific Activities
The Franciscans operate and support schools open to all, regardless of religion or nationality. They provide scholarships for young men to answer the call to become Franciscan priests and brothers. Additionally, Franciscan archaeologists pursue ongoing research at the Holy Places.
- Pastoral Activities
The Franciscans provide pastoral care in 29 parishes in the Holy Land offering worship, Christian formation, and necessary youth and family programs, especially in regions affected by war.
- Liturgical, Ecumenical and Communications Programs
The Christian Media Center tells the story of the Holy Land through multimedia distributed throughout the world in more than seven languages. The friars organize liturgical celebrations for local Christians and pilgrims and share with other Christian communities in the Holy Land in ongoing ecumenical cooperation.
In addition to the collection during Good Friday services on March 29, donations can also be made through your parish online giving portal or by clicking HERE.
Thank you for your generous stewardship to the Pontifical Good Friday Collection.