The Holy Land

Tourism, which is one of the most important industries in the Holy Land, especially for the Christians living there, has suffered greatly since the start of the pandemic. Two groups that work tirelessly to support Christians in Israel and Palestine are:

• Catholic Near East Welfare Association
• Holy Land Commissariat

The mission of the Holy Land Commissariat in Canada aims at making known the Holy Land where Christ lived and preached the Gospel and to develop a lasting and effective solidarity between the Catholics of parishes and of religious communities of our country and the faithful of the first Christian Church of the world, the Church of Jerusalem. The Commissariat supports the Custody of the Holy Land in the service of the Holy Places and its Christian communities and assists:

• charitable
• educational
• social
• ecumenical
• cultural initiatives. 

Catholic Near East Welfare Association, founded by the Holy Father, shares the love of Christ with the churches and peoples of the East. CNEWA works for, through and with the Eastern Catholic churches to identify needs and implement solutions. CNEWA connects you to your brothers and sisters in need. Together, we build up the church, affirm human dignity, alleviate poverty, encourage dialogue — and inspire hope.

• Forming Church Leadership
• Fortifying the Local Church
• Child Care Initiatives
• Care for the Marginalized
• Emergency Relief
• Health Care Programs
• Sustainability Programs