Join the Catholic community for a special Mass celebrating the mission and spirituality of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. The Mass will take place on Nov. 19 at 4:30 p.m. in St. Joachim Church, 9928 – 110 Street, Edmonton.
During the celebration, Archbishop Stephen Hero will be formally invested as a member of this historic pontifical order of the Catholic Church.
Archbishop Emeritus Richard Gagnon of Winnipeg will preside over the investiture and deliver the homily, reflecting on the Order’s spiritual mission and its longstanding commitment to supporting Christians and strengthening the Catholic presence in the Holy Land.
The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem is dedicated to supporting the Church in the Holy Land, particularly the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. Its members are called to deepen their faith, serve the Church and demonstrate solidarity with Christian communities in the lands where Jesus lived and ministered.
The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem is a worldwide Catholic institution with thousands of members across nearly 40 countries on five continents, dedicated to serving the Church and supporting Christian communities in the Holy Land.
It is organized through regional branches known as Lieutenancies, its Knights and Dames commit themselves to living exemplary Christian lives, deepening their faith, and promoting awareness of the needs of the Church in the land of Christ.
Its principal mission is to provide spiritual, charitable, and financial support to the Catholic Church in the Holy Land, particularly through projects that strengthen local communities, promote education and development, preserve Christian presence, and foster peace. Through prayer, pilgrimage, formation, charitable works, and close collaboration with local dioceses and Church leaders, the Order seeks to sustain the Christian faith and the people who preserve its presence in the places where Christianity began
This special celebration will be an occasion of prayer, thanksgiving and renewed commitment to faith, service and the Church in Jerusalem.
All are welcome to attend.
Following the investiture, a banquet will be at the Chateau Lacombe. Tickets are $100. Dinner is at 6:30. Deadline to RSVP is Monday, November 16. RSVP to info@eohsjcanadawest.com
