We’ve got Talents!
Teachers from the AOC joined the LPS educators for a fun and interactive workshop of Talents Unlimited led by the multi-talented Kelly Lomax, International Director of TU. The weekend was packed with hands on learning activities and lots of laughter! Talents not only...
A visit with Tom Mckiernan, of the Grand Magisterium of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre
On Monday, October 12th Fr. Faysal and Nancy Hemminger, who are members of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre, were delighted to discuss the mission of HOPE with Tom Mckiernan, a member of the Grand Magisterium of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre at the...
Fr. Faysal brings smiles to children throughout the Archdiocese of Cincinnati
Students of All Saints, Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Andrew-St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Saint Antoninus and St. Michael (Ripley) schools were all smiles to have Fr. Faysal visit them! Fr. Faysal was all smiles too! The students asked him many questions about life in the Holy...
The brotherhood of Boy Scouts unites Milford troops with Holy Land troop
On Monday, October 12, Waseim Kasabrey, leader of the Papal Scout Troop in Beit Jala, visited with the scout troups in Milford, OH. Waseim shared the history of scouting in the Holy Land with about 50 boys plus parents and leaders. Scouting in Palestine goes back...
Hugs, tears, smiles and goodbyes
Our LPS guests have departed from Cincinnati. It was an emotional good bye, with hugs... . and a few tears...(well, maybe more than a few) and smiles and the final goodbye. OOPS! Someone can't find their passport! Found! Good bye, friends...who have become family!...
Picture books and writing can lead to inner freedom and mutual understanding.
During the LPS visit Jan McManus, a 2014 HOPE pilgrim and veteran teacher, presented different strategies she uses in the classroom to promote tolerance, build community, and help children resolve conflict. She shared picture books that address many common issues such...
“I was naked and you clothed me.” Collection for Syrians
Patty Dilg, a Matthew 25 Representative, met with Fr. Faysal Hijazen, Richard Eisele , Greg Male, Pat Conover and Nancy Hemminger to discuss a humanitarian shipment to Jordan for the Syrian Refugees. St. Antoninus, one of HOPE’s twinning partners, as well as other...
HOPE celebration
Members of the HOPE board, the AOC, and friends of HOPE gathered in celebration with our LPS guests to pray, share a meal and exchange gifts of gratitude. Above all, it was a celebration of the deep friendships and bonds formed by a common goal: bringing peace and...
House system creates brotherhood
Fr. Faysal, Saad Rahhal, Waseim Kasabry of the LPS, with Nancy Hemminger, Ann Andriacco and JoAnne Lacey of HOPE, met with Karen Matuszek, Director of the House System of Moeller High School, and Moeller students to learn more about their House System. The House...
LPS, HOPE, UC , and Talents teaming together for the benefit of children
On Thursday, Fr. Faysal and Suha Haddadin met with HOPE board members (Nancy Hemminger, Tim McManus, Sharon Bohlen and Judy Maly), Kelly Lomax of Talents Unlimited, and the faculty of the University of Cincinnati College of Education to discuss progress on an...