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Kelly (center) Welcome Kelly Lomax, the International Director of Talents Unlimited from Mobile, Alabama. Kelly is married to Rusty and they have three children: Avery (20), Preston (18) who both attend  the University of South Alabama; Sophie (14) freshman in HS.    ...

The final four have arrived! Late Wednesday night Suha, Ghada, Marina and Waseim were warmly welcomed by their hosts and HOPE members after 24 hours of traveling! Welcome to all of our Palestinian and Jordanian guests!

On Wednesday morning,  Father Faysal and Saad Rahhal were warmly welcomed to Cincinnati by Bishop Binzer of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, employees of the AOC and members of the HOPE board at the office of the AOC. The meeting began as all Catholic gatherings do in...

Nadia and Wafa have arrived from Nablus, Palestine! Later this evening the other four are scheduled to arrive, then our 8 guests will be safely here in Cincinnati!

Fr. Faysal and Saad arrived early this afternoon. Judy Maly, Fr. Dave Sunberg, Ann Andriacco , Dave and Nancy Hemminger were there to welcome them! Fr. Dave, Fr. Faysal, Saad, Ann, and Judy

   Welcome Fr. Faysal Hijazen who is the General Director of the Latin Patriarchate Schools in Israel and Palestine. This is Father’s  second visit to partner with our schools in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Fr. Faysal has a very busy schedule that is guaranteed to...

Welcome Suha Haddadin who is the Education Director of the Latin Patriarchate School in Jordan. Suha is married to Alex Azar. They have two young children: Hani (3) and Anna Bella (1). This is Suha’s third visit to the USA. Her first trip was in 2011 with the first...

Welcome Saad Rahhal, who is the principal of the Latin Patriarchate High School in Jaffa-Nazareth and also the financial manager of the LP Schools in Israel. This will be Saad’s first time in the USA! Saad feels privileged to have this opportunity to exchange...

Welcome  Ghada Kawwa', who teaches English in the Latin Patriarchate School for Boys. This is her first trip to the USA. Ghada and her deceased husband George have four children: Issa (27), Faisal (26), Fada (25) and Emad (20). As the school’s English coordinator,...

 Welcome Marina Hanhan, the principal of the Latin Patriarchate National College Al-Ashrafieh in Jordan. This is Marina’s second visit to the United States. In 2013, she traveled to California. Marina is excited to share this HOPE experience with colleagues from other...