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This Issue ….. Information Evening 2019 Pilgrimage

Information Evening 2019 ……………….…….....….. 1 An Information Nightfor People inter- Pilgrimage to the Holy Lands 2019 …………....….. 1 ested in finding out about the Membership Numbers ……...... …...... …... 2 E.O.H.S.J. will beheld on Monday 25th Pizzaballa—Recent Interview ……… 3 of March, 7pm at St Peter’s Church

Lenten Message by Pope Francis …..……...…….… 4 Toorak Road, Toorak. You are cordially requested to accom- Our Project Work in the Holy Land ……………….. 4 pany a recruited person/s, who may Letter and 2019 Program from the Lieutenant ..5 be interested in our Order and who Christian pilgrims to Holy Land increasing ……... 6 has been invited to attend by the Lieu- Holy Lands Pilgrimage by HQ () Staff…...… 7 tenant, to a comprehensive infor- The 2019 pilgrimage by the Victorian Palm Sunday WEEKEND in CANBERRA …………… 8 mation night followed by refresh- Lieutenancy will commence from Am- Second National EOHSJ Retreat ……..………….….. 9 ments. man, on Thursday 2 May and Investiture Eastern Spain Lieutenancy ………..…. 9 conclude on Wednesday 15 May with What qualifications are required to departure from either Amman or Tel THE HIERARCHY OF THE ORDER ……………..……..10 become a Member? Aviv. For those interested it is Dr Paul Bartley Vice Gov general ……………….. 11 possible to arrange a visit to Petra ahead of the pilgrimage. Featured Websites ……………………..……….….…… 12 A candidate must: Deceased Members ………………………...………….. 12 Be a practicing Catholic of good stand- The itinerary includes: Lieutenant’s Request …………………………………… 12 ing in his or her parish, Day 1: Arrival and overnight in Amman Some Internet Links ………………………...….………. 13 Day 2: Mukawer and Baptismal site on have a spiritual and charitable disposi- Victorian Council Members ……..….....…....….... 13 the Jordan. Overnight Amman tion and the means to honour the Day 3: Madaba, Mt Nebo and on to Magazines and Newsletters ....….....…………..... 13 pledge, Galilee. Overnight in Tiberius EOHSJ Vic Database ……………………………….……. 13 be active in the parish and diocesan Day 4: Primacy of Peter, boat on Sea of Lieutenancies of Australia ….…...... ……..… 14 community, Galilee, Caesarea Philippi. Overnight Tiberius be at least 25 years of age, and Day 5: Cana, Mt Tabor, Basilica of the be prepared to pay the Annual Contri- Annunciation and St Joseph’s School. bution. Editor: Nick de Weger Overnight Nazareth How does a person become a Member Day 6: Mount Beatitudes, Capernaum, KCHS of the Order? ‘Tomb of the Just Man’. Overnight Naz- Mob 0413 239 717 A person who meets the above criteria areth Day 7: Crusaders’ Fortress at Akko, Mt Email: [email protected] is nominated by a member for consid- Carmel, Caesarea Maritima . Overnight 4 Bradley Place, Vic 3820 eration for candidacy. The Lieutenant Jerusalem invites the nominated person to Day 8: Holy Sepulchre, Dome of the attend an Information Session on the Rock, Jewish Library, Dead Sea scrolls. Order. Membership of the Order is Overnight Jerusalem Day 9: Co-Cathedral of the Latin patri- therefore “by invitation only”. arch, Way of the Cross. Overnight Jeru- See also page 13, Lieutenant’s Re- salem quest. Day 10: Chapel of the Ascension, Geth- semane Gardens, Dormition Abbey.

1 2019 Pilgrimage to the Holy Land (cont. from page 1)

Overnight Bethlehem Day 11: Jericho Church and School, Mount of Temptations. Overnight Bethlehem Day 12: Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem University, Ein Karem. Overnight Bethlehem Day 13: Nativity Church, St Martha’s House, Shepherd’s Field. Overnight Bethlehem Day 14: Transport to Amman or Tel Aviv

The pilgrimage is to draw on the spirituality of the life of Jesus by travelling to places where he lived and preached. The pilgrimage will bring to life the gospels as we daily celebrate Mass in the Holy Places. During the pilgrimage we will also meet with our Christian sisters and brothers, and their children. These encounters will bring home the reality and difficulties of Christians living as minorities but giving witness to their Faith.

Knights and Dames are encouraged to bring family and friends along with us on this spiritual journey. It is a wonderful introduction to the Order and our mission of support to the Latin Patriarch and the people of the Ho- ly Land. For more information please contact H.E. Will Kininmonth on Mob: 0418 376 236 or Email: [email protected]

Cost: The land component of the pilgrimage is $US 2,425 pp (approx. $AUD 3,500) for twin share. Single supplement is $US 726 (approx. $AUD 1,040) and a child under 12 y.o. in a room with two adults, will be charged $US 1,628 (approx. $AUD 2,326). The actual AUD cost will be determined at the time payment is due in mid-February 2019.

Included in the cost are: • Airport transfers, • Accommodation in double occupancy based on dinner, bed and breakfast, • Modern air-conditioned transport,  English speaking guide, • lunches every day, • Jordan border tax, • Entrance fees.

Pilgrims need to arrange their own flights to and from Amman. Departure can be arranged through Tel Aviv. It is important to arrange travel insurance for the duration.

For more information contact Will Kininmonth on 0418 376 236 or Email: [email protected]

Membership Numbers for 2019

Ecclesiastical Knights KGCHS 1

Ecclesiastical Knights KC*HS 1

Ecclesiastical Knights KCHS 6

Ecclesiastical Knights KHS 2

Dame Commander with Star DC*HS 1

Dame Commander DCHS 1

Dame DHS 21

Knight Commander with Star KC*HS 5

Knight Commander KCHS 19

Knight Commander George Cross KGCHS 1

Knight KHS 44

TOTAL 102 plus 10 potential Knights and Dames and 2 Transferees.

2 Recent Interview with Archbishop

GERMANY – On February 11, Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa sat down for an interview with DOMRADIO.DE in Germany, to talk about the anticipated Child Protection Summit, which will take place in Rome from February 21-24, 2019, as well as the situation of Christians in the Holy Land and his reflections on the recent visit of Pope Francis to Abu Dhabi in UAE. 1) In the coming week the heads of the Bishops’ Conferences worldwide will meet in the Vatican for consul- tations on the clerical sexual abuse scandal. You will travel to Rome as the Vice President of the Conference of Latin Bishops of the Arab Regions. What do you think of this meeting? I think the expectations are too high. Such a meeting cannot end with a concrete and specific results. In addition, the problems and dynamics in Western countries differ from those in the Middle East, Africa or Asia. In the Middle East, for example, we do not really have this specific issue of child abuse in our churches. In such cases, the penal law allows for the death penalty, whereas the tribal law can be even harsher. So, you always have to consider the differ- ent local dynamics. 2) What result do you expect for the meeting? I expect clear ideas on how to proceed to deal with the issue. Then, the Bishops’ Conferences in their region have to adopt their own laws according to the specific situation. 3) To what extent is child abuse actually present in the Middle East? When I was the Custos, I was responsible for the Holy Land for twelve years, now for two and a half years as a Bish- op. I have never encountered a case of child abuse during this time. We may not have this specific problem, but there are lots of schools and institutions, where we have to take action to prevent such cases in the future. The fact that we have not heard anything, does not mean that they do not exist in our country. I am sure that they exist, and we have to be prepared for that and react appropriately. 4) Let us look at the general situation of Christians in the Holy Land. In which situation are they in principle? From the point of view of numbers, we are a minority. It may be true but in the Middle East, minority is associated with having fewer rights. We want to be citizens with equal rights. In reality, we are about 1% of the population in Is- rael and the Palestinian territories. Depending on the region, our problems are very different: In Israel, the main question is about our rights as a Christian community. In the Palestinian territories, there are more economic, social and political problems. We have no problem with the authorities, but things are different in everyday life. As we are not part of the bigger Jewish and Muslim communities, it is harder for us to get the same opportunities. 5) Are Christians in the Holy Land free to live their faith? We are free to express ourselves. There is freedom of worship, which is not freedom of religion. Our situation in the Holy Land is different than, for example, the Christians in Egypt or that in Syria or Iraq. The numbers of Christians are decreasing, slowly but steadily. 6) What is the biggest problem for Christians in the Holy Land? As Christians, we are not a third population. The Arab Christians, for example, are Palestinians. Those living in Israel have a problem of being seen as equal citizens, as are all other Palestinians. In the Palestinian territories, they are facing political problems due to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, lack of opportunities and unemployment. 7) What role do Catholics play in the Holy Land? An important one. Of course, the history of Christians in the Holy Land and even in Europe was one of conflict among the different denominations. But in the end, these are conflicts about power, not about faith. The great ten- sions today are more within the Orthodox Church, not the Catholics. As Catholics, our job is to cultivate and improve the relations with the other churches. I have to say that relations have dramatically improved over the last decade, especially since the war in Syria. I think it is rather ridiculous and antiquated, for example, to argue about places,

3 times of prayer and the Status Quo here, while Christians are being killed in Syria or Iraq for simply wearing a Cross. 8) What do you think is the significance of the Pope’s visit to Abu Dhabi in UAE? This visit has been very important. While for us Catholics it is one of many visits of the Pope, in the Middle East, it is considered something historical because it took place near the heart of the Islamic World. Muslims consider the Pope as a very important person for Christians, so the fact that he went there and spoke about the necessity of human fraternity had a very strong impact on the whole Islamic society and the mentality of the people in the Middle East. Also, the declaration he signed with the Imam of Al-Azhar was very important because the latter has an influential authority in the Islamic World. I think this visit was very neces- sary and changed dramatically the relations between Christians and Muslims. 9) Is there anything that left an impression on you? Two important moments; the first was the hug between the Pope and the Imam of Al-Azhar in that place. All the people in the Mid- dle East were attached to their TVs and smart phones to see that moment that no one expected would happen. The second was the Mass in the Stadium, which was the first public Mass celebrated by a Pope in the UAE in front of 140,000 people. It is a public recognition of the presence of Christians in the Arabic Peninsula. I saw people of all rites and languages united and happy to express their faith openly. It was heartwarming to see the local author- ities who organized the event, Muslim men and women bringing water to the people and help them have a wonderful celebration. An interview conducted by Renardo Schlegelmilch titled:

Archbishop Pizzaballa: “we must be prepared for sexual abuse cases and react appropriately”

Archbishop Pizzaballa is the Apostolic administrator of the Latin patriarchate of Jerusalem.

MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR LENT 2019

“For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the children of God” (Rm 8: 19) Dear Brothers and Sisters Each year, through Mother Church, God “gives us this joyful season when we prepare to celebrate the paschal mys- tery with mind and heart renewed… as we recall the great events that gave us new life in Christ” (Preface of Lent I). We can thus journey from Easter to Easter towards the fulfilment of the salvation we have already received as a re- sult of Christ’s paschal mystery – “for in hope we were saved” (Rom 8:24). This mystery of salvation, already at work in us during our earthly lives, is a dynamic process that also embraces history and all of creation. As Saint Paul says, “the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the children of God” (Rom 8:19). In this perspective, I would like to offer a few reflections to accompany our journey of conversion this coming Lent.

Our Project Work in the Holy Land

The message continues on http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/events/event.dir.html/content/vaticanevents/ en/2019/2/26/messaggio-quaresima.html

FROM the Grand Magisterium—Vatican During the period of Advent and Christmas time to Sunday after the Epiphany - we have highlighted the different institutions of the Latin Patriarchate that have sent us short videos of thanksgiving at the recent Consulta for the help received from members of the Order. http://www.oessh.va/content/ordineequestresantosepolcro/en/la-chiesa/notizie-dalla-chiesa-universale/- nataleoesshterrasanta.html François and Elena Ufficio Stampa OESSH – 00120 Vaticano www.oessh.va

4 2019 Victorian Lieutenancy Program

Dear Knights and Dames,

I expect many of you were distressed and dismayed by the deadly shootings at two Mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. It was particularly horrifying that this happened at a place and time of prayer. Leaders of all faiths are united in standing with their Muslim neighbours around the world in a public show of support. Synagogues in New Zealand closed on Shabbat for the first time in history. I know that Catholic Churches across Melbourne offered prayers for the Mosque attack victims and their families at Sunday’s Masses.

We will need to continue to pray for all the victims and those who are suffering. I do believe that our continued contributions supporting our brothers and sisters in the Holy Land actually build the seeds of dialogue and collaboration. We pray that peo- ple will grow in trust and love for each other in all parts of the world.

Below, I have provided these dates for our Masses and Events for the rest of the year. We have our Information night for pro- spective members at 7pm on Monday, March 25th and we have provided all the details in this newsletter. Fr. Brendan Hayes has kindly agreed to speak at this event, so I assure you it will be an engaging and interesting evening.

Our next Mass, AGM and social will be on Monday, 1st April 2019. I would encourage you to try to commit to actively partici- pate in our various liturgical celebrations this year.

Monday, 25th March 2019, 7.00pm Information Night for prospective members at St. Peter’s Parish Offices, 583 Toorak Road, Toorak. Monday, 1st April, 6:00pm Mass, Rosary, Mass and Rosary at St Peter’s , 581Toorak Road, Toorak and Annual General Meeting and Social at St. Peter's Centre next door. Sunday, 14th April, Palm Sunday Procession and Mass with NSW Lieutenancy at Canberra Cathedral, Manuka.

2-14 May 2019 Victorian Lieutenancy Pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

17th-19th May 2019, EOHSJ National Retreat - Brisbane, St. Stephen’s Cathedral precinct, Brisbane CBD.

Monday, 3rd June 2019, 6.00pm Mass and Rosary at St Peter’s Catholic Church, 581 Toorak Road, Toorak and Social at St. Pe- ter's Centre next door. Sunday, 20th June, Corpus Christi Mass & Procession (TBC – following discussion with Seminarians)

Monday 5thAugust 2019, 6.00pm Mass and Rosary at St Peter’s Catholic Church, 581 Toorak Road, Toorak and Social at St. Peter's Centre next door. Saturday 12th October 2019 - Chapter Meeting and Vigil - 9.30am

Sunday 13th October 2019 - Investiture Mass at St Patrick's Cathedral - 11am and Lunch

27th October is feast-day of Our Lady Queen of Palestine.

Monday, 2nd December: 6:00pm Mass and Rosary at St Peter’s Catholic Church, 581 Toorak Road, Toorak and Social at St. Peter's Centre next door.

May God bless you in all your endeavours. Warmest best wishes Agnes Agnes Sheehan, DCHS Lieutenant Australia – Victoria Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem Mobile: +61 419 223366 Email: [email protected] Web: http://eohsjaustralia.org/lieutenancies.php?state=vic

5 “Flow of Christian pilgrims to Holy Land increasing”

Interview with Msgr. Leopoldo Girelli, Apostolic Nuncio to Israel and Apostolic Delegate to Jerusalem and Palestine In the year since my arri- val in the Holy Land, on November 27, 2017, the situation in the Middle East region has developed in different ways, presenting a certain stabil- ity in Iraq, but a persistent conflict in Syria and the growing tension be- tween Israel and Iran. Furthermore, the transfer of the US Embassy to Jerusalem constituted a further obstacle to the peace process in the region and in particular in relations between Palestine and the United States. The clashes on the border between Gaza and Israel have re- sumed, with numerous victims, followed by periods of precarious truce. The safeguarding of the Christian presence, as the The US administration of President Donald Trump is considerably reduc- mission of the Order, is carried out by promoting the ing aid to the Palestinians, while Palestine appears increasingly isolated coexistence of peoples, cultures and faiths, which has even from the Arab Gulf countries. in its education its vital fulcrum. Support for Catholic schools and educational activities is a priority in being The complete interview can be found on: close to the Christians of the Holy Land who face the challenges of building peace and of witnessing to the https://www.lastampa.it/2018/09/21/vaticaninsider/flow-of-christian- Christian faith every day. In collaboration with the pilgrims-to-holy-land-increasing-E5ADmPcjcpROGPTiyxTWSL/ Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. pagina.html

6 Holy Lands Pilgrimage by HQ (Rome) Staff

From February 1 to 5, the management and staff from the Roman headquarters of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre spent five unforgettable days on pilgrimage to the Holy Land, at the express invitation of Cardinal Edward O’ Brien.

It was the Grand Master desire that Grand Magisterium staff visit some institutions that benefit from the Order’s support and meet the peo- ple who coordinate the aid in the offices of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem.

The group then went to Jaffa di Nazareth, to a parish school that has about 500 students and which has expanded: It is just one of the great projects that Knights and Dames have generously contributed to in recent years.

On the same day, following Mass presided by the Grand Master on the shores of Lake Tiberias, the pilgrims gathered in prayer in the place of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes and visited the Mount of Beatitudes, as well as the Basilica of the Annunciation, trying to internal- ize the beautiful expression shared in the morning by Msgr. Fortunato Frezza, the Order’s Master of Ceremonies: "The Holy Land is within us".

This affirmation became increasingly true for each of the participants, as the pilgrimage continued on to Jerusalem the following day. There Mass was celebrated at Calvary followed by a moment of meditation in the Upper Room and a procession to the Western Wall of the Tem- ple.

One of the important moments of this journey was marked by a visit to Saint-Louis Hospital in Jerusalem. This structure welcomes the terminally ill - Jews, Muslims and Christians – and can do so thanks to the financial support of the Order. "We do not add days to life but life to the days", explained Sr. Monika, director of this institute, showing to what extent a commitment to the dignity of the human per- son can concretely reinforce interreligious dialogue.

On the eve of our departure, we gathered before dawn at the Holy Sepulchre, inside the empty tomb, for a Mass during which, side by side, the staff of the Grand Magisterium breathed profound spiritual solidarity, strengthening the awareness of being one family, while carrying the prayer intentions of the 30,000 members of the Order in their hearts.

The day continued with a visit to the Mount of Olives, at Gethsemane, before going to Bethlehem University, a vital education centre that works in large part thanks to the generosity of the Order and that since its opening in 1973 has become a bearer of true hope for the young Palestinians tested by the complicated situation in which they live.

Lunch with some representatives of the University's 3000 students helped to clearly show the difficult conditions that the Palestinians face due to the sinister Separation Barrier and the colonization of their lands.

After praying in the Grotto of the Nativity, the group spent the afternoon at the Hogar Niño Dios – to which the Order is a ma- jor contributor - together with the disabled and abandoned children whom the nuns of the institute of the Incarnate Word care for with tenderness and love.

On the last day, during a Mass at the Little Cenacle, in Jerusalem, the preacher invited each pilgrim to ask the Lord for help to carry out his or her mission here on earth for which He has desired us from eternity. He recalled that God only waits for a definitive "yes" to His will to work miracles. The delegation also went to the Basilica of the Dormition and then to the church of St Peter in Gallicantu, next to the steps of the ancient road that connected the city to Gethsemane, surely travelled by Jesus.

Before leaving, in the absence of the Apostolic Administrator who was with the Pope in Abu Dhabi, Msgr Giacinto-Boulos Marcuzzo, Patriar- chal Vicar in Jerusalem, warmly received the staff of the Grand Magisterium and hosted a lunch for them together with the staff of the Latin Patriarchate, directed by Sami el-Yousef.

This historic pilgrimage has allowed to create new bonds of collaboration between Rome and Jerusalem. The discovery for the first time of the holy places for some employees of the Grand Magisterium has strengthened the motivation that sustains their work. Moreover, every- one was able to renew the enthusiasm of serving the Church through the Order of the Holy Sepulchre. François Vayne (February 8, 2019) 7 PALM SUNDAY WEEKEND in CANBERRA 13 and 14 April 2019

EQUESTRIAN ORDER OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE OF JERUSALEM Your Canberra Confreres welcome you to the NSW Lieutenancy’s Gathering in the National Capi- tal of Canberra on the weekend of Palm Sunday 2019. The Gathering is in two parts, the first with

Holy Mass celebrated by Archbishop DD STD in St Christopher’s Cathedral, 55 Franklin Street Forrest ACT, on Palm Sunday 14 April 2019. Knights and Dames should arrive at the Cathedral at 10.30 am for the 11.00 am Mass.

Please don Robes & Insignia of Order in the Crypt; the door is at the side of the Cathedral on Manuka Circle/Canberra Avenue. Members please Form up to process into Cathedral with Sovereign Military Order of Malta and if there is wet weather, please form up in the Cathedral’s Front Porch. No organized Luncheon after Mass, but various eateries are located in Franklin Street Manuka, immediately across from the Cathedral. On Saturday 13 April 2019, the other part of the Gathering, the Lieutenancy Dinner will be held with the kind permission of the President of The Commonwealth Club at 25 Forster Crescent, Yarralumla ACT Tel. 02-6120 2100 Dinner at 7pm for 7.30 Dress: Knights and Dames please wear Insignia of the Order and Decorations

Host: The Hon. Justice François Kunc, Lieutenant, EOHSJ Australia - NSW Guest Speaker: Mr Denis O’Brien, Barrister and Solicitor, a Director of Australian Catholic Redress Limited, Chief Lawyer Truth Justice & Healing Council, Consultant to Gilbert+Tobin. ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Lieutenancy Dinner at Commonwealth Club $140 per person [Inclusive of Dinner and Table Wines]

YES – I am attending and list below name(s) of EOHSJ Member(s) and Any Guest. 1………………………………………………………………………… 2………………………………………………………………………… 3...... My Cheque is enclosed and is made up as follows: Lieutenancy Dinner ( ) @ $140 per person making a Total of $...... Douglas Hassall 12 Rubbo Crescent WESTON A.C.T. 2611 Email: [email protected]

RSVP by Friday 5 April 2019 for Saturday’s Dinner Bookings Please cut out and return with Cheque to the Address left. [Note: Cheques to be please made out to “D.A. Hassall”] Lieutenancy Dinner at Commonwealth Club

$ 140 per person [Inclusive of 3 Course Dinner and Table Wines]

8 Second National EOHSJ Retreat—Brisbane, 17th-19th May 2019

Friday 17th May at 5:30—6:30pm Precinct.

Saturday 18th May at 9:15am

Most Welcome to attend. Full Registration Fee: $300 Per Person. Fri Only $45, Sat Dinner $120

H.E. Lieutenant The registration fee includes the Friday night reception, morning Monica Thomson DCHS tea, luncheon, afternoon tea and dinner on the Saturday night (including drinks). The ACU Leadership Centre is located in the Ca- thedral precinct, Elizabeth Street, Brisbane. The Retreat and all events associated with it are open to members of the Order and their guests – please see registration form for details.

I enclose a cheque for ______to “EOHSJ”’ OR I will directly deposit ______to the Bank of Queensland, BSB: 124 001, Account No: 10408624, Account Name: EOHSJ. Direct deposit is preferred NB: Please use your name as the reference for any EFT payments. SECRETARY – Michael Greene KCHS 122 Victoria Avenue, Chelmer QLD 4068 Mobile: 0410 522 265 Email [email protected] Investiture Eastern Spain Lieutenancy

If travelling overseas, there is an invitation to an Investiture of the Lieutenancy of Eastern Spain 2019 at Tarragona in June 28th to 30th. The program is: Friday 28th June: 7:00pm—Vigil of Prayer in Reus (Tarragona), at the Sanctuary of Mercy. Saturday 29th June: 11:00am—Investiture in Tarragona, at the Metropolitan Cathedral. 9:00pm—Gala dinner in Tarragona. Sunday 30th June: In the morning: Thanksgiving Mass at the Monastery of Pobet.

Contact: Elisenda Julià Secretaría OESSJ Tel. / Fax (+34) 933 180 543 [email protected]

9 THE HIERARCHY OF THE ORDER GREAT TEACHER His Most Reverend Eminence Cardinal Edwin Frederick O'BRIEN 00120 VATICAN CITY

PRO-GRAN PRIORE His Most Reverend Excellency Archbishop Pierbattista PIZZABALLA, OFM Archbishop of Verbe Apostolic Administrator of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem PO Box 14152, Jaffa Gate 91141 JERUSALEM

GENERAL LIEUTENANT SE Collar Knight Prof. Agostino BORROMEO Grand Magisterium of the EOHSJ Tel. (+39) 0669892901 Fax (+39) 0669892930 00120 VATICAN CITY

GENERAL GOVERNOR SE Collar Knight Amb. Count Leonardo VISCONTI DI MODRONE Grand Magisterium of the EOHSJ Tel. (+39) 0669892901 Fax (+39) 0669892930 00120 VATICAN CITY

VICE GENERAL GOVERNOR HEP Thomas POGGE, KGCHS 1715 N. 102nd Street OMAHA, NE 68114-1141 - USA IF the Chev.Gr.Cr. Jean-Pierre Marie of GLUTZ-RUCHTI Le Ménestrel - Avenue des Alpes, 10 / A 1006 LAUSANNE - Suisse HE Dr. Paul BARTLEY, KGCHS 42 McCormack Avenue ASHGROVE BRISBANE - QLD 4060 - Tel. (+61) 733979277 Fax (+61) 733660834 Australia

CHANCELLOR Cav. Gr. Cr. Amb. Alfredo BASTIANELLI Grand Magisterium of the EOHSJ Tel. (+39) 0669892901 Fax (+39) 0669892930 00120 VATICAN CITY

MASTER OF CEREMONY Most Rev. Mons. Fortunato FREZZA 00120 VATICAN CITY Tel. (+39) 0669892901 Fax (+39) 0669892930

ADVISORY HE . Joseph E. SPINNATO, KGCHS 11 Windham Court MUTTONTOWN, NY 11545 - USA HE Prof. Thomas E. McKIERNAN, KGCHS 5851 Bayou Court CINCINNATI, OH 45248 - USA

MEMBERS (in order of appointment) HE Ambassador Prof. Dr. Bo J. THEUTENBERG, KGCHS Grand Magisterium of the EOHSJ 00120 VATICAN CITY Gr. Off. Maître Philippe PLANTADE 32 avenue Duquesne 75007 PARIS - France IF the Chev. Gr. Cr. François t'KINT de ROODENBEKE Avenue des Erables, 21 1640 RHODE-SAINT-GENESE - Bel gique H.E. Mary Currivan O'BRIEN, LGCHS 8 Lenox Way SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94127 - USA Gr. Uff. Avv. Flavio RONDININI Grand Magisterium of the EOHSJ 00120 VATICAN CITY SE Cav. Gr. Cr. Dr. Saverio PETRILLO Grand Magisterium of the EOHSJ 00120 VATICAN CITY HE Mr. Nicholas McKENNA, KGCHS "Bye Ways", 27 Old Galgorm Road BALLYMENA - Co. Aantrim BT41 1Al - Northern Ireland HONOUR ASSESSOR His Excellency Most Reverend Mons. Archbishop tit. of Numana - Apostolic Nuncio 00120 VATICAN CITY His Excellency Most Reverend Mons. Antonio FRANCO Archbishop Tit. di Gallese - Apostolic Nuncio 00120 VATICAN CITY

GENERAL LIEUTENANT OF HONOUR SE Collar Knight Count Prof. Giuseppe DALLA TORRE of TEMPIO di SANGUINETTO Via Gavinana, 2 I - 00195 Roma

GENERAL GOVERNOR OF HONOUR SE Collar Knight Dr. Eng. Pier Luigi PAROLA Via Giotto 3 I - 20145 MILAN -

VICE GENERAL GOVERNORS OF HONOUR HE George T. Ryan, KGCHS 12, Kenilworth Road MILTON, MA 02186-4827 USA IF the Chev. Gr. Cr. Jean Marc ALLARD 10510, Avenue d'Auteuil MONTREAL - H3L 2K6 Québec - Canada IF the Chev. Gr. Cr. Baron Hubert SIMONART "Esdorenhof" Mortelstraat 77 B - 3150 - HAACHT TIlL DONK - Belgique SE Cav. Gr. Cr. Ing. Adolfo RINALDI Via Giovanni Barracco, 11 I - 00162 - ROME HE Patrick D. POWERS, Knight of the Collar 8141 East Kaiser Boulevard, Suite 300 ANAHEIM HILLS, CA 92808 - USA SE Collar Knight Avv. Giorgio MORONI PRESS Via Somaini 5 6901 LUGANO - Switzerland

10 HONORARY CHANCELLER Cav.Gr.Cr. Dr. Prof. Ivan REBERNIK Via Poggio Verde, 40 I - 00148 Rome

DIGNITARIES OF HONOUR Cav. Gr. Cr. Prof. Avv. Aldo Maria ARENA Via Nizza 56 I - 00198 ROME - Italy SE Cav. Gr. Cr. Count Mario CANTUTI CASTELVETRI Via Giuseppe Martucci 32 I - 00199 ROME - Italy Mr. Dennis J. LOONEY, KGCHS 27 Southgate Road WELLESLEY, MA 02482-6606 - USA Mr. Michael R. EARTHMAN, KGCHS 2121 Sage Road, Suite 220 HOUSTON, TX 77056 - USA Dr. Otto KASPAR, GKR Framsweg, 9 A - 6020 INNSBRUCK - Österreich Mr. John RALPH, KGCHS 368, St. Kilda Road - Ap. 3202 MELBOURNE - VIC 3004 - Australia Prof. Bartholomew John McGETTRICK, KGCHS University of Glasgow 174 Carmunnock Road GB - GLASGOW G44 5 AJ - United King dom Dr. Christa von SIEMENS, LGCHS Wehrlestrasse, 30 D - 81679 MÜNCHEN - Deutschland Cav. Gr. Cr. Dr. Prof. Pierre BLANCHARD Grand Magisterium of the EOHSJ 00120 VATICAN CITY SE Cab.Gr.Cr. D. João de Castro de Mendia Conde DE REZENDE Rua António Xavier Machado Cerveira, 26 - 5th Fifth from Terrugem 2770-017 Paço de Arcos - Portugal HE Joseph E. SPINNATO, KGCHS 11 Windham Court MUTTONTOWN, NY 11545 - USA HE Dr. Heinrich DICKMANN, GKR Steinfelder Gasse 17 D - 50679 KOLN - Deutschland HE John C. PIUNNO, KGCHS 3560 Appleton Street, NW WASHINGTON, DC 20008-2909 - USA HE Prof. Thomas E. McKIERNAN, KGCHS 5851 Bayou Court CINCINNATI, OH 45248 - USA

An Email Interview with Dr Paul Bartley K.G.C.H.S.

Dear Nick,

Thank you for your email. It has started me thinking about my role. As you are aware I was appointed to the Grand Magisterium in 2014 and that of course is not a national representa- tion it is an individual representation. In 2016 I was asked if I would accept the title the Vice Gov General for Australia and the Pacific. This position which was then one of three in the order and now with one being made for South America one of four in the order means that I’m now on the presidency of the order as well as the magisterium. This keeps me close to the Gov general and the Lieutenant-General as well is the other officers of the order. My role I guess is to get to know the Lieutenants and the councils as well as the members of the Aus- tralian, New Zealand, Guam, Philippines and Taiwan Lieutenancies. My role is not to usurp the role of the Lt or the Magistral Delegate but to offer advice when requested and to direct them to the appropriate person in headquarters when requested.

As the Gov general remarked to me, there is no way that he can know the local people so as to make a decision on a new Lt for example but with my local knowledge he can come to me for advice with respect to the decision to be made. All so I have been involved in advising Jack in Western Australia about the establishment of a section in Penang Malaysia. This has now been ap- proved. Recently I was in Manila for their investiture and vigil and two of the local asked to have sections estab- lished in their dioceses with a view to eventually having multiple lieutenancies in this richly Catholic country. In this way I can give support to the local Lieutenant who of course has the work to do. As you can see these moves all move towards the ex- pansion of the order and the spirituality of the order as well to expand the base for donations.

Clearly covering such a large geographic area and with the possibility of a visit to Guam this year there is a lot of travelling which is both rewarding but also demanding. Last year I spent three weeks accompanying the Grand Master Edwin Cardinal O’Brien on his tour of the Australian and New Zealand Lieutenancies. From my point of view this is quite valuable in getting to know the local members and also assisting His Eminence with local knowledge. I also have to attend two meetings in Rome each year which are three very full days and quite demanding from where the business and management of the order arises.

Nick, these are my initial thoughts.

Paul C Bartley K.G.C.H.S.

Vice Gov general for Asia and the Pacific

11 Featured website - Sacred Places Lieutenant’s Request

Dear Knights and Dames,

I hope you are all well and that you are enjoying the long weekend with family and friends. I would like to remind all of you that we have our Information Night for prospective members in just two weeks in St Pe- ter’s Parish Centre, 583 Toorak Road, Toorak at 7pm.

Sacred Destinations is an ecumenical guide to more than We are blessed to have Fr Brendan Hayes as our key 1,250 sacred sites, holy places, pilgrimage destinations, reli- speaker. This is our once in a year opportunity to pro- gious architecture and sacred art in over 60 countries around vide prospective new members with an in-depth the world. briefing on our Order. Without new members we will In addition to richly illustrated articles, there are photo gal- not be able to sustain the great social works that our leries containing over 24,000 high-quality images plus de- Order funds and build our spiritual brotherhood and tailed maps and lots of practical travel information. sisterhood in the Order. http://www.sacred-destinations.com/ I would be thankful if you could please engage your friends and parishioners who are actively involved in the Catholic Church in a discussion about the order and please take the opportunity to invite them to our information night.

If you are bringing new members to the information night, I would be most grateful if you could please email Maurice Fanning and I by March 20th, since this will enable us to ensure we have adequate catering. We Continue to remember our deceased

members: I hope to see many of you at our Mass on April 1st at St Mr William Annersley KCHS Peter’s Church, 581 Toorak Road, Toorak and we will Mr David Bourke KHS have our AGM and social directly after the mass in the Mr John Cahill KHS parish centre. Mr Ron Casey AM MBE KHS Mr John D’Arcy KHS May God Bless you in your Endeavours. Mr Jack Darmody KHS Mr Chris de Fraga KHS Warmest best wishes Mr Frank Gannon KHS Mr Tom Hazell AO KHS Agnes Mr Robert Johnston KHS Mr Bryan Kelly KHS Agnes Sheehan DCHS Mr Stephen Kennedy KHS Mrs Joan Kiely DHS Lieutenant Australia – Victoria Br Paul McGlade CFC KHS Mr John Pearson KCHS Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Mr David Powell KHS Jerusalem Fr Luciano Rocchi OFM Cap AM KCHS Mr Ed Ryan KHS 21 Page Avenue, Port Melbourne, VIC 3207, Mr Giovanni Santoli KHS Australia Mr Des Skehan KHS Mr Leo Smith KGCHS Mobile: +61 419 223366 Mrs Margaret Smith DHS Mr Richard Stone OAM KHS KSG Email: [email protected] Mr Bob Taranto KHS Mr William Ward KHS Web: http://eohsjaustralia.org/ Mr Geoffrey Whitaker KHS lieutenancies.php?state=vic

12 Some Internet Links: Magazines and Newsletters

Order Official Newsletters too big to publish here, A Brief History of the Order: can be found on this site: http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/institutions_connected/oessh/ http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/ en/cenni_storici_en.html institutions_connected/oessh/en/subindex_en.html

Order Hierarchy http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dxhsj.html

Goods http://www.cafepress.com/koths

https://www.lpj.org/publications/newsletter/ Note: Throughout this Newsletter, where words or Webpages are underlined, right click on them with your mouse and select Open Hyperlink.

EOHSJ Victorian Council EOHSJ Database Update

Lieutenant The response to my request of information to Agnes Sheehan DCHS update the EOHSJ database 49% have been

Grand Prior returned by our members. Archbishop Peter A The new Database which I administer allows Comensoli KC*HS for many reports to be generated by the Lieu-

Lieutenant Emeritus tenancy and can assist in financial and events William Kininmonth KC*HS management. It also acts as an Order archive.

Secretary Maurice Fanning KCHS Thank you for your cooperation.

Nick de Weger KCHS Treasurer Michael Gilmour KCHS

Ecclesiastical Master of Ceremonies

Bishop Peter Elliott DD STD KC*HS

Lay Master of Ceremonies Max Potter KCHS

Members John Parkes KHS Joseph DiMase KHS Angelo Pardo KHS

13 Lieutenancies of Australia

NEW SOUTH WALES QUEENSLAND SOUTH AUSTRALIA VICTORIA

LIEUTENANCY LIEUTENANCY LIEUTENANCY LIEUTENANCY LIEUTENANT: 18-06-2008 LIEUTENANT: 27 June 2016 LIEUTENANT: 18-6-2008 LIEUTENANT: 3-12-2018 H.E. Francois Kunc , KC*HS H.E. Dr. Monica Thomson DCHS H.E. David WONG, KC*HS H.E. Agnes Sheehan DCHS 8 Yale Close 11 Kentia St. 21 Gertrude Street 21 Page Avenue NORTH ROCKS - NSW 2151 - Aus- MT GRAVATT - BRISBANE - Queens- MAGILL - SA - 5072 - Australia PORT MELBOURNE tralia land - Australia 4122 Vic 3207 - Australia

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PRIOR PRIOR PRIOR PRIOR H.E. , O.P. H.E. the Most Rev. Mark B. Cole- H.E the Most Rev. Archbishop of Sydney ridge Archbishop of Brisbane Archbishop of Melbourne Level 16, Polding Centre GPO Box 5238, Brisbane, Catholic Diocesan Centre Cardinal Knox Centre 133 Liverpool Street G.P.O. Box 1364 383 Albert Street EAST MELBOURNE - Queensland 4001 SYDNEY - NSW 2000 Australia ADELAIDE - SA 5001 - Australia VIC 3002 - Australia

http://www.eohsjaustralia.org/ Tasmania (Section of Victoria) WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Australian Delegate to the Grand Magisterium is SECTION LIEUTENANCY PRESIDENT 2017 LIEUTENANT: 15-5-2006 Dr Paul Bartley KGCHS Michael McKenna KCHS H.E. John Gardner, KC*HS Diocesan Centre P.O. Box 733 GPO Box 62 NEDLANDS - WA 6909 - Australia HOBART—TAS 7001—Australia

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[email protected] PRIOR PRIOR H.E. Most Reverend Timothy H.E the Most Rev. DD Costelloe SDB Archbishop of Tasmania

Archbishop of Perth Catholic Diocesan Centre Catholic Church Office Hobart 249 Adelaide Terrace, 35 Tower Rd., PERTH - WA 6000 - Australia HOBART - TAS 7008

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