Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem to be installed

Some of the most acrimonious statements said by otherwise calm and reasoned people were on the topic of the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem. Across the wire (though already considered the plan some time ago) is news of a new patriarch.

03-06-2008 (HLCCC) - As His Beatitude Patriarch Michel Sabbah retires, His Excellency Archbishop Coadjutor Fouad Twal will be installed as the new Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem. Below, please find the program of the main installation ceremonies:

Saturday, June 21st Thanksgiving mass at Gethsemani Basilica, Jerusalem, and reception by outgoing Patriarch His Beatitude Michel Sabbah

Sunday, June 22nd, Enthronization of the new Patriarch, H.B. Patriarch Fouad Twal, at the Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem.

Monday, June 23rd, First Pontifical Mass of H.B. Patriarch Fouad Twal at the Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem

Tuesday, June 24th, first ordination of a diocesan deacon by the new Patriarch at the Holy Family parish Church in Ramallah.

Wednesday, June 25th, Solemn Entry to the Nativity Basilica - Bethlehem

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