Abouna Faysal: an anonymous hero
Written by: Xavier Abu Eid Father Faysal Hijazeen has left us. ‘Abouna Faysal’ (‘our father Faysal’), as he was affectionately known, was born in Amman in 1961 and spent most of his life in Palestine. In 1973, he joined the Latin Patriarchate’s Seminary in Beit...
Farewell, Father Faysal
May the choirs of angels come to greet you. May they speed you to paradise. May the Lord enfold you in His mercy. May you find eternal life. The Lord is my light and...
Your life was a blessing…
Your life was a blessing, your memory we'll treasure, you are loved beyond words and will be missed beyond measure! Fr. Faysal Hijazen + February 5, 1961-August 4, 2016 [gallery...
Remembering Fr. Faysal…certain to stir a few tears and a smile
The following are links to YouTube videos of Fr. Faysal recorded at the airport in Cincinnati just before he left to go home to the Holy Land on October 11, 2013. Viewing them will most likely stir a few tears, but I promise you'll smile too. What a treasure to have...
To one of our dearest friends, may you rest in peace.
It is with deep sadness and very heavy hearts that we announce the death of our beloved friend and a very holy priest, Father Faysal Hijazen, the General Director of the Latin Patriarchate Schools in Palestine and Israel. Fr. Faysal died in his sleep on August 4th,...
Giving thanks for Archbishop Twal’s 50 years of priestly service
HOPE extends their prayers of thanksgiving to Archbishop Twal on the anniversary of his 50 years of loving service to the Church. Archbishop Twal is a dear friend of HOPE. God bless him abundantly in his priestly ministry. "I am grateful to Christ Jesus our...
Give HOPE on Giving Tuesday
What is Giving Tuesday? Giving Tuesday is the day when people around the world come together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to give. It's a global celebration of generosity which gives hope! Click here to learn more about...
These pictures are special moments that tell the story of HOPE…
HOPE...bringing people oceans apart together for the benefit of children, that one day all will live in peace! HOPE=peace through education
“We deem our relationship as Divine Grace.”
"God is the One who has made these amazing connections for the benefit of His children and that is why I call HOPE, “God’s Project.” But without the generous support and love of All Saints Parish, these connections would never have happened. We deem our relationship...
Ed who???
Ed who? Not Ed who! Ed what? Ed what? Edmodo! How will teachers from the AOC and teachers throughout Palestine and Jordan share their ideas, experiences and trouble shoot? They'll be using Edmodo! Joe Gaston (USA) and Waseim Kasabry (Palestine, Israel and Jordan)...