Category: BU in The News

First Diocesan Meeting of the Patriarchate’s Family Center in Palestine

Link: https://lpj.org/index.php/en/news/first-diocesan-meeting-of-the-patriarchates-family-center-in From: Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem Date: 28/09/2024 By Nicolawos Hazboun On Friday, September 27, 2024, the Family Center of the Latin Patriarchate held the first meeting of its kind for engaged couples at the Seminary of Beit Jala. Twenty-five young men and women from various Palestinian parishes participated in this comprehensive day of learning, aimed at equipping young […]

Bethlehem University Expresses Heartfelt Gratitude to Its Irish Benefactors

Link: http://lasalle-po.org/2024/09/17/bethlehem-university-expresses-heartfelt-gratitude-to-its-irish-benefactors/ From: Lasalle Proche-Orient Bethlehem University is deeply grateful to its generous benefactors in Ireland, whose unwavering support continues to make a lasting impact on our students, especially in these particularly challenging times in the Holy Land. During a recent visit to Ireland, Brother Hernán Santos, Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem University, and Brother Jack […]

Holy Land: Bethlehem University convenes high-level diplomatic meeting with ambassadors of Holy See in Rome

Link: https://en.abouna.org/content/holy-land-bethlehem-university-convenes-high-level-diplomatic-meeting-ambassadors-holy-see From: abouna.org bethlehem.edu : On Thursday, September 12, 2024, Bethlehem University hosted a significant diplomatic meeting at the Generalate of the Brothers of the Christian Schools in Rome, bringing together Ambassadors to the Holy See. This gathering aimed to deepen understanding and foster support for Bethlehem University’s mission of providing quality education to […]

L’Università di Betlemme incontra a Roma gli ambasciatori presso la Santa Sede

Faro di Speranza Link: https://www.osservatoreromano.va/it/news/2024-09/quo-207/faro-di-speranza.html From: L’osservatore Romano «L’Università di Betlemme è più di un’università. È un faro di speranza per il popolo palestinese e per le persone di tutte le fedi del mondo che hanno a cuore la Terra Santa e il suo popolo. Forma i futuri leader, che svolgeranno un ruolo vitale nella […]

L’Università di Betlemme: lasciate acceso un faro di Speranza

Link: https://www.conventofrancescano.it/it_IT/news/luniversita-di-betlemme–lasciate-acceso-un-faro-di-speranza From: CONVENTO FRANCESCANO I rappresentati dell’unica università cattolica della Terra Santa hanno incontrato a Roma gli ambasciatori della Santa Sede per sensibilizzarli sulla situazione dell’ateneo, punto di riferimento multiculturale e accademico della regione. Sono 3.400 gli studenti iscritti che dall’inizio della guerra hanno riscontrato sempre maggiori difficoltà nel raggiungere il campus Leggi Tutto

Università di Betlemme: un faro di speranza per gli studenti in tempi di crisi

Link: https://www.gaeta.it/universita-di-betlemme-un-faro-di-speranza-per-gli-studenti-in-tempi-di-crisi From: GAETA.IT Date: 13-09/2024 by Donatella Ercolano Dall’inizio del conflitto nella regione, l’Università di Betlemme ha affrontato sfide enormi per garantire l’istruzione dei suoi 3.400 studenti. In un recente incontro a Roma, i rappresentanti dell’unica università cattolica della Terra Santa hanno cercato di sensibilizzare gli ambasciatori della Santa Sede riguardo alle difficoltà crescenti che gli studenti devono affrontare per raggiungere […]

Vatikan: Botschafter treffen Vertreter der Uni Betlehem

Link: https://www.vaticannews.va/de/vatikan/news/2024-09/betlehem-universitaet-palaestina-nahost-botschafter-vatikan.html From: Vatican news Die Führung der „Universität Betlehem“ hat sich am Donnerstag in Rom mit Botschaftern verschiedener Länder beim Heiligen Stuhl getroffen. Bei der Veranstaltung ging es um die Arbeit der ersten und einzigen katholischen Universität in Palästina und über die Auswirkungen des Nahostkonflikts auf den Studienbetrieb. Die 1973 gegründete Uni, die ihren […]

Bethlehem University is a beacon of hope in the Holy Land

Link: https://www.lasalle.org/en/bethlehem-university-is-a-beacon-of-hope-in-the-holy-land/# From: Generalate of the Brothers of the Christian Schools Representatives of the Holy Land’s only Catholic university met with a group of ambassadors to the Holy See in Rome to deepen understand the situation of the university, a multicultural and academic reference point in the region. The 3,400 students enrolled have found it increasingly […]

L’Université de Bethléem, un phare de paix au Moyen-Orient

Link: https://www.vaticannews.va/fr/eglise/news/2024-09/l-universite-de-bethleem.html From: Vatican News Date: 13/9/2024 Italian  Spanish French Les ambassadeurs près le Saint-Siège étaient invités à participer jeudi 12 septembre à une rencontre diplomatique à la Maison Généralice des Frères des Écoles Chrétiennes à Rome. Initiée par l’Université de Bethléem, cette réunion visait à approfondir la connaissance et à encourager le soutien à […]

Bethlehem University Convenes High-Level Diplomatic Meeting with Ambassadors to the Holy See in Rome

Link: https://www.lasalle.org/en/bethlehem-university-convenes-high-level-diplomatic-meeting-with-ambassadors-to-the-holy-see-in-rome/ From: Generalate of the Brothers of the Christian Schools Spanish French Italian This Thursday, September 12, Bethlehem University hosted a significant diplomatic meeting at the Generalate of the Brothers of the Christian Schools in Rome, bringing together Ambassadors to the Holy See. This gathering aimed to deepen understanding and foster support for Bethlehem […]

Pope urges western Church to support Eastern Catholic diaspora

Link: https://www.thetablet.co.uk/news/18993/pope-urges-western-church-to-support-eastern-catholic-diaspora From: The Tablet by Patrick Hudson Pope Francis said that Eastern Churches had become “martyr Churches” amid wars in the Middle East and Ukraine. John Adam Fox, chairman of the British charity Fellowship and Aid to the Christians of the East, with Pope Francis during the ROACO plenary.Vatican Media Pope Francis urged western […]

Students at Bethlehem University face ‘extraordinary’ difficulties

Link: https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/50074 From: Independent Catholic News Source: Vatican News/ICN The war on Gaza and the increasing violence and restrictions in the Occupied West Bank are having a devastating effect on students at Bethlehem University – the only Catholic university in the Holy Land. Opened in 1973, a decade after Pope Paul VI’s historic pilgrimage to […]

Bethlehem University students facing ‘extraordinary’ difficulties

Link: https://cathnews.com/2024/06/26/bethlehem-university-students-facing-extraordinary-difficulties/ From: CathNews A Bethlehem University official has appealed for prayers and assistance, with the Israel-Hamas war causing “extraordinary” difficulties for its students. Source: Vatican News.  Fr Jack Curran FSC, Bethlehem University’s Vice-President for Advancement, is in Rome for a meeting of aid agencies serving the Eastern Catholic Churches. He spoke to Vatican News’ Fr […]

L’appello dell’Università di Betlemme: aiutateci, la guerra ha creato grandi difficoltà

Link: https://www.vaticannews.va/it/chiesa/news/2024-06/intervista-vicepresidente-universita-cattolica-betlemme.html From: Vatican News Dalla riunione della Roaco fratel Jack Curran, dell’istituto dei Fratelli delle scuole cristiane e vicepresidente della Bethlehem University, chiede preghiere e assistenza per i suoi studenti provati dalle ricadute del conflitto mediorientale: arrivare da Gerusalemme, dove vive il 40% degli studenti, un percorso di soli 8 km, è stato praticamente […]

Students at Bethlehem University facing “extraordinary” difficulties

Link: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2024-06/bethlehem-university-extraordinary-difficulties-palestine-curran.html From: Vatican News In an interview with Vatican News, Br Jack Curran, Vice-President of Bethlehem University, appeals for prayers and assistance. By Joseph Tulloch and Fr Adrian Danca In 1964, when Pope Paul VI made his historic pilgrimage to the Holy Land – the first by a Pope since ancient times – he […]

Annual Roaco meeting: Focus on war-afflicted countries

Link: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2024-06/roaco-meeting-rome-war-prayers-planning-oriental-churches.html From: Vatican News On June 24 – 27, the 97th assembly of the Reunion of Aid Agencies for the Oriental Churches takes place in Rome with contributions and reports from the Holy Land and Ukraine. By Vatican News The 97th plenary assembly of the Reunion of Aid Agencies for the Oriental Churches (Roaco) […]

Br Peter Bray walking Camino trail to raise money for Bethlehem University

Link: https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_welcom/br-peter-bray-walking-camino-trail-to-raise-money-for-bethlehem-university/ From: Catholic Archdiocese of Wellington Date: 1 June 2024 Br Peter Bray fsc – the New Zealander who was vice-chancellor of Bethlehem University for 15 years until his retirement last December – has set out on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage in Spain. Br Peter Bray fsc – the New Zealander who was […]

Bethlehem University in collaboration with Aida Youth Center organized a special science day

Link: https://fb.watch/uJaBJJ6sit/ From: Aida Youth Center Bethlehem University, in collaboration with Aida Youth Center, organized a special science day at Aida Youth Center on Thursday, This science day included a variety of enjoyable and diverse scientific activities and experiments, covering topics such as light and sound, color exploration, and seeds. Many students participated in this […]

Br Peter Bray to walk Camino trail to raise money for Bethlehem University

Link: http://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/camino/ From:  New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference Br Peter Bray FSC – the New Zealander who was vice-chancellor of Bethlehem University for 15 years until December – is about to start the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage in Spain. He is walking in solidarity with the Palestinian people to raise money for Bethlehem University, which […]

Global Universities Stand with Palestine: Bethlehem University Recognizes International Support Amid Gaza Turmoil

Link: https://rb.gy/h4lt1h From: Palestine News Network PNN Bethlehem / PNN /  The Student Affairs Deanship at Bethlehem University organized on Thursday, May 16, 2024, a student activity of appreciation and gratitude for university students who stand in solidarity with Palestine around the world. The activity, held in the main theater of the university, was opened […]

Bethlehem University students conduct archaeological, cultural heritage program excursion to Jordan

Link: https://en.abouna.org/content/bethlehem-university-students-conduct-archaeological-cultural-heritage-program-excursion From: abouna.org bethlehem.edu : Twelve students from Bethlehem University, including ten second-year students from the ‘archaeology and cultural heritage’ program and two students from the English department, participated in an educational archaeological trip to Jordan from April 29 to May 5, 2024. Funded by the Ecoles d’Orient – the French Consulate, this trip […]

Gender equality webinar highlights great work done and the importance for more

Link: https://www.fisu.net/2024/03/12/gender-equality-webinar-highlights-great-work-done-and-the-importance-for-more/ From: Fédération Internationale du Sport Universitaire Following shortly after International Women’s Day, FISU held its Gender Equality webinar on 11 March welcoming attendees from its Gender Equality Committee, national and continental university sports federations, and FISU Student Ambassadors. FISU President Leonz Eder welcomed participants and helped set the tone for the session by […]

BROTHER JACK CURRAN REAPPOINTED TO BETHLEHEM UNIVERSITY

Link: https://lasallian.info/brother-jack-curran-reappointed-to-bethlehem-university/ From: La Salle Relan In January 2024, Brother Jack Curran, FSC, was reappointed vice president for advancement at Bethlehem University in the Holy Land. He held a similar role there from 2003 to 2013.   Brother Jack has devoted over 30 years to Lasallian higher education. Prior to the reappointment, Brother Jack was vice […]

Alrowwad Society concluded the first phase of its Human Rights Training Workshops

Link: https://www.alrowwad.org/en/15037/ From: Alrowwad Date: 3/2/2024 On February 1, 2024, the Alrowwad Cultural and Arts Society successfully concluded the first phase of its Human Rights Training Workshops at Bethlehem University. As part of the Human Rights Investment Program, the Alrowwad Cultural and Arts Society conducted specialized training workshops to equip and train young students from […]

Pope prays Bethlehem song can inspire solidarity, reconciliation and peace in the Holy Land this Christmas

Link: https://www.cbcew.org.uk/pope-prays-bethlehem-song-can-inspire-solidarity-reconciliation-and-peace-in-the-holy-land-this-christmas/ From: The Catholic Church Bishops ‘Conference of England and Wales There will be no Christmas tree or traditional festivities in the place of Jesus Christ’s birth this year in response to the thousands killed in the conflict in the Holy Land. Instead, the focus in the Church of the Nativity and Manger Square […]

Hear Angels Cry, a voice rises to declare hope in Bethlehem

Link: https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/48632 From: Independent Catholic News In order to honour the many thousands of lives lost in Gaza – (many of whom have family members on the West Bank) the Bethlehem Municipality in Palestine has chosen to forgo the traditional festive decorations and Christmas tree lighting. However, amid the rubble and ruins, a poignant voice […]

FISU Gender Equality Awards presented for 2023

Link: https://www.fisu.net/news/meetings/fisu-gender-equality-awards-presented-for-2023 From: International University Sports Federation Date: 22 November 2023 As part of the recent FISU General Assembly, the 8th FISU Gender Equality Awards were presented in Geneva. The annual recognition consists of the Gender Equality Project Award and the Gender Equality Champion Award. The Portuguese Academic Federation of University Sport (FADU), winner of […]

BETHLEHEM UNIVERSITY CELEBRATES JUBILEE

Link: https://lasallian.info/bethlehem-university-celebrates-jubilee/ From: La Salle On October 1, 2023, Bethlehem University marked its 50th jubilee, celebrating the impact it has made on the lives of more than 20,000 students over five decades in Palestine. The university hosted a number of events to mark the occasion.  Brother Superior General Armin Luistro, FSC, and Brother General Councilor Chris Patiño, […]

Bethlehem University: Tourism Innovation Hub graduation ceremony

Link: https://en.abouna.org/content/bethlehem-university-tourism-innovation-hub-graduation-ceremony From: abouna.org bethlehem.edu : Bethlehem Business Incubator (BBI), within the Faculty of Business Administration at Bethlehem University, has held a momentous graduation ceremony to celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of youth, women, and youth with disabilities who have actively engaged in all facets of the Tourism Innovation Hub (TIH) programs and pillars. The event […]

Under PGSB sponsoring, FZJ and BU held Machine Learning Workshop in Germany

Link: https://www.palast.ps/en/news/under-pgsb-sponsoring-fzj-and-bu-held-machine-learning-workshop-germany From: Palestine Academy for Science & Technology Forschungszentrum Jülich FZJ & Bethlehem University BU organized a Machine Learning workshop, the Software Engineering Department at Bethlehem University participated actively in the workshop, that was held at the Forschungszentrum Jülich. This workshop received support from the Palestinian-German Science Bridge PGSB and was offered by Helmholtz AI, catering to scientists specializing in both natural and computer […]

De La Salle Brother Receives The Highest Honour From Pope

Link: https://www.delasalle.org.au/highest_honour From: De La Salle Brothers During a visit to Rome in June 2023, Br. Peter Bray received the Papal Cross of Honour. This is the highest honour the Pope may give to an individual, religious or lay. Br Peter, a De La Salle Brother from the ANZPPNG District, the current Vice Chancellor of […]

Sydney WYD pilgrim meets Pope Francis as journey of a lifetime begins

Link: https://www.catholicweekly.com.au/sydney-world-youth-day-pilgrim-meets-pope-francis/ From: Catholic Weekly By Marilyn Rodrigues and Adam Wesselinoff Representing Oceania at a Papal Mass in St Peter’s Basilica in Rome was one of the most “blessed and yet humbling” experiences of Koe Evangelista’s life. The 22-year-old World Youth Day pilgrim and parishioner of All Saint’s Liverpool, said he felt “quite unworthy” when […]

Holy Land: Bethlehem University celebrates 47th graduation ceremonies

Link: https://en.abouna.org/content/holy-land-bethlehem-university-celebrates-47th-graduation-ceremonies From: abouna.org bethlehem.edu : Bethlehem University proudly held its 47th graduation ceremonies on 20 and 21 July 2023, honoring and conferring degrees upon 777 graduates. The graduates hailed from various faculties, including the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Education, Institute of Hotel Management and Tourism, Shukri Ibrahim Dabdoub Faculty of Business Administration, Faculty […]

Holy Land: Bethlehem University, Salesian Industrial School sign a partnership agreement

Link: https://en.abouna.org/content/holy-land-bethlehem-university-salesian-industrial-school-sign-partnership-agreement From: abouna bethlehem.edu :Bethlehem University has taken a significant step towards promoting sustainable energy education by recently signing a partnership agreement with the Salesians of Don Bosco Middle East Province. The agreement grants Bethlehem University access to the facilities of the Salesian Industrial School in Bethlehem to implement the Sustainable Energy Engineering Program. […]

In sport we shouldn’t choose women for tokenism, many are experts and should be recognized

Link: https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20230714-in-sport-we-shouldnt-choose-women-for-tokenism-many-are-experts-and-should-be-recognised/ From: middleeastmonitor Date: July 14, 2023 at 10:00 am Palestinian Honey Thaljieh became the first Arab woman to obtain a FIFA Master and work at FIFA, she hopes a time will come when women will have the same opportunities as men in football Kicking a ball for the first time across the dizzying […]

Bethlehem University – Br Peter Bray receives Papal Honour

Link: https://www.lasalle.org/en/bethlehem-university-br-peter-bray-receives-papal-honour/ From: Brothers of Christian Schools Br Peter Bray, FSC, EdD, Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem University* in the Holy Land since 2009, was awarded the Papal Cross of Honour during a recent visit to Rome, despite the fact that he will have to leave his post at the end of 2023. This is one […]

Br Peter Bray awarded Papal honour as he prepares to step aside as Bethlehem University Vice Chancellor

Link: https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/brpeter-bray From: New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference Taranaki-raised Br Peter Bray FSC EdD – Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem University in the Holy Land since 2009 – has been awarded a high Papal honour as he prepares to leave his “amazing” and “challenging” role at the end of the year. Br Peter was presented with […]

Peter Bray awarded Papal Cross of Honour

Link: https://cathnews.co.nz/2023/07/10/br-peter-bray/ From: CathNews New Zealand Br Peter Bray, Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem University since 2009, is stepping down at the end of 2023, and has been awarded the Papal Cross of Honour, one of the highest honours the Pope can bestow. Bray describes his tenure as a blessing and the most challenging job of […]

Kiwi brother receives papal cross of honour

Link: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/2023/07/10/kiwi-brother-receives-papal-cross-of-honour/ From: NZ Catholic Taranaki-raised Br Peter Bray, FSC, EdD, – vice-chancellor of Bethlehem University in the Holy Land since 2009 – has been awarded a high papal honour as he prepares to leave his “amazing” and “challenging” role at the end of the year. Br Peter was presented with the Papal Cross of […]

Br Peter Bray awarded Papal honour

Link: https://pndiocese.org.nz/news-and-events/br-peter-bray-awarded-papal-honour/ From: Diocese of Palmerston North Taranaki-raised Br Peter Bray FSC EdD – Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem University in the Holy Land since 2009 – has been awarded a high Papal honour as he prepares to leave his “amazing” and “challenging” role at the end of the year. Br Peter was presented with the Papal […]

Congratulations, Br. Peter!

Link: https://lasalle-po.org/2023/07/06/congratulations-br-peter/ From: Lasalle Proche-Orient On behalf of His Holiness Pope Francis, the Prefect of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches, H.E. Msgr. Claudio Gugerotti presented the Papal “Cross of Honor” to Brother Peter Bray, FSC, EdD, Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem University – جامعة بيت لحم for his service to the Church. It is one […]

Four silver jubilees celebrated at the Beit Jala Seminary

Link: https://www.lpj.org/posts/four-silver-jubilees-celebrated-at-the-beit-jala-seminary.html From: Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem By: Miral Atik, Pictures: Nicolawos Hazboun/ lpj.org BEIT JALA – On Friday evening, May 26th, 2023, at the Patriarchal Seminary of Beit Jala, took place the silver jubilee celebrations of Fr. Iyad Twal, Fr. Bassam Al Deir, Fr. George Da’boub and Fr. Adnan Bader. His Beatitude Pierbattista Pizzaballa, […]

Australian Indigenous Art Exhibition

Link: https://www.facebook.com/100064528579334/posts/616094210551526/?sfnsn=mo&mibextid=6aamW6 From: Australian Representative Office, Ramallah Today Representative Ed Russell and Amani Hato from the Australian Representative Office unveiled a pop-up version of the National Museum of Australia Canning Stock Route indigenous art exhibition at Bethlehem University – جامعة بيت لحم Our thanks to Vice Chancellor Br Peter Bray for the warm welcome and […]

Ambassador Mahmoud Khalifa met with the Rector of Bethlehem University

Link: https://www.facebook.com/100064331876101/posts/629695239184866/?sfnsn=mo&mibextid=6aamW6 From: Ambasada Państwa Palestyny w Warszawie PL Ambassador Mahmoud Khalifa met with the Rector of Bethlehem University today, Dr. Peter Bray accompanied by Dr Irene Hazou, Vice Chancellor Dr. Sławomira Zbirska-Salameh, Member of the International Council of Bethlehem University, in the presence of the Deputy Secretary of the Embassy, Mrs. Alaa Jadallah. Possibilities […]

From the Jerash of Jerusalem to the Dheisheh refugee camp in Bethlehem.. A Palestinian artist revives the Nakba in her art

Link: https://bit.ly/43dVHFx From: Emea Tribun Dheisheh camp – In the Dheisheh camp in the city of Bethlehem, south of Jerusalem, the visual artist Shatha Safi lives in the “temporary station”, which she insists on leaving one day to return to her village of Jerusalem, which was depopulated in 1948, “Jarash”. Four decades after the Nakba, […]

Mgr Pizzaballa’s Pastoral Visit to Bethlehem

Link: https://www.lpj.org/posts/mgr-pizzaballa-s-pastoral-visit-to-bethlehem.html From: Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem By: Jawdat Michael – Published: May 02 Tue, 2023 Mgr Pizzaballa’s pastoral visit to Bethlehem Available in the following languages: Arabic, Español, Français, Italiano BETHLEHEM – From April 28 to 30, 2023, His Beatitude Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, made a pastoral visit to St. Catherine’s in […]

Bethlehem University, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin sign MoU

Link: https://en.abouna.org/content/bethlehem-university-john-paul-ii-catholic-university-lublin-sign-mou From: abouna.org bethlehem.edu : Bethlehem University and the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Poland have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) designed to cooperate in the academic, research and publishing aspects, in addition to academic exchanges and the development of joint programs. Rev. Prof. Mirosław Kalinowski, rector of the John Paul […]

Honorary Degree for the vice -rector of Bethlehem University

Link: https://www.lasalle.org/en/honorary-degree-for-the-vice-rector-of-bethlehem-university/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=honorary-degree-for-the-vice-rector-of-bethlehem-university From: Brothers of Christians Schools The vice-rector of the only Catholic university in the Holy Land has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the Australian Catholic University (ACU). On Friday, 17 February 2023, Br. Peter Bray, originally from Taranaki, New Zealand, received the title of Doctor of the University (Honouris Causa) for advancing […]

ACU honours vice-chancellor of Bethlehem University

ACU Provost Professor Meg Stuart, Br Peter Bray FSC and ACU Vice-Chancellor Professor Zlatko Skrbis (ACU) Link: https://cathnews.com/2023/02/21/acu-honours-vice-chancellor-of-bethlehem-university/ From: CathNews The vice-chancellor of the only Catholic university in the Holy Land has been awarded an honorary doctorate from Australian Catholic University. Br Peter Bray, a De La Salle Brother originally from Taranaki, New Zealand, has […]

Brother Dominic Smith, Fsc

Link: https://www.eveningsun.com/obituaries/mpa100537 From: Evening Sun Brother Dominic A. Smith, born Patrick Francis Smith in Hanover PA on March 13, 1941, son of the late Harold C. Smith and late Anna Mary (Lawrence) Smith, died at De La Salle Hall, Lincroft NJ on January 29, 2023 after a brief illness. Brother Dominic, known as “Pat” to […]

Hope peace will eventually come

Link for the original article From: Stuff George Heagney  05:00, Jan 27 2023 Brother Peter Bray vice-chancellor of Bethlehem University, the only Catholic university in Palestine and Israel, speaks of the challenges he faces in his job. A Kiwi priest based in Bethlehem in the West Bank hopes to one day see the end of […]

A Bethlehem Christmas message from Br. Peter Bray about his NZCBC speaking tour

Link: https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/bethxmas/ From: New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference As Bethlehem University Vice-Chancellor Brother Peter Bray FSC prepares for his New Zealand speaking tour, he has sent a Christmas message to Kiwis from Bethlehem asking how we can help bring peace to the Holy Land. Taranaki-raised Br Peter has been invited by the NZ Catholic Bishops […]

Kiwi vice-chancellor’s mission: Oasis of peace for students at Bethlehem University

Link: https://catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/brpeter-video2/ From:    New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference New Zealander and Bethlehem University vice-chancellor Brother Peter Bray FSC strives daily to ensure his students feel safe on campus and won’t have guns put in their faces as can happen at the Israeli checkpoints on their way to and from their studies. “I talk about […]

Bethlehem University celebrates the graduation of its students

Link: https://www.lpj.org/blogs/bethlehem-university-celebrates-the-graduation-of-its-students.html From: Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem By: LPJ Media Office Bethlehem University celebrates the graduation of its students Available in the following languages:Arabic, Español, Français, Italiano On August 18th and 19th, 2022, Bethlehem University celebrated the graduation of its holders of master’s and bachelor’s degrees, that is about 641 male and female graduates from […]

Exec’s Love for University Spurs Basketball Autograph Auction

Link: https://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com/bethlehem-university-basketball-auction-george-felton/ From: Sports Collectors Daily May 26, 2022 By Rich Mueller San Antonio, TX is 7,229 miles from the school he’s looking to help, but an NBA executive has made it one of his life missions to do what he can for a place he calls “a wonderful university.”  Now, San Antonio Spurs Director of Player Personnel […]

From Jerusalem to Jubeiha: visits of Cardinal Fernando Filoni during his stay in the Holy Land

Link: https://www.lpj.org/posts/from-jerusalem-to-jubeiha-visits-of-cardinal-fernando-filoni-during-his-stay-in-the-holy-land.html From: Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem By: Cécile Leca/ lpj.org – Published: May 19 Thu, 2022 From Jerusalem to Jubeiha: visits of Cardinal Fernando Filoni during his stay in the Holy Land Available in the following languages: Arabic,Español,Français,Italiano HOLY LAND – Last week, His Eminence Fernando Filoni, Cardinal-Bishop, officially visited the Diocese of Jerusalem for the […]

Presentation of the Gold Cross of Merit to Mr. Jeries K. Handal for his support to the Holy Land

Link: https://www.lpj.org/posts/presentation-of-the-gold-cross-of-merit-to-mr-jeries-k-handal-for-his-support-to-the-holy-land.html From: lpj.org Presentation of the Gold Cross of Merit to Mr. Jeries K. Handal for his support to the Holy Land Available in the following languages: Arabic, Español, Français BETHLEEM – On Monday, April 25, 2022, Mgr William Shomali, Patriarchal Vicar for Jerusalem and Palestine, presented the Gold Cross of Merit to Mr. […]

TODAY we highlight breaking the bias with Samar Araj Mousa

Link: https://www.facebook.com/201679040305/posts/10159575630300306/?sfnsn=mo From: Palestine: Sports for Life TODAY we highlight breaking the bias with Samar Araj Mousa. She takes us through her personal experience in loving football and in creating the first female football team in Palestine. Checkout her inspiring story For International Women’s Month, PS4L has highlighted the perseverance, resilience, passion and hard work […]

The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem has two new auxiliary bishops

Link: https://www.asianews.it/news-en/The-Latin-Patriarchate-of-Jerusalem-has-two-new-auxiliary-bishops-55336.html From: The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem Jamal Deibes is the patriarchal vicar for Jordan, while Rafic Nahra is the vicar for Israel. The former directed schools in Palestine, while the Lebanese priest is a great knowledge of the Jewish world. Patriarch Pizzaballa said that their mandate is “to teach, govern and sanctify”. Jerusalem […]

Afaq entrepreneurship project for West Bank women and young Christians

Link: http://asianews.it/news-en/Afaq-entrepreneurship-project-for-West-Bank-women-and-young-Christians-54436.html From: Asia News The Latin Patriarchate is taking action to reduce emigration in the Christian community and better integrate it in Palestinian society in partnership with Bethlehem University and the Institute for Community Partnership (ICP). The project includes career guidance workshops. Bethlehem (AsiaNews) – The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, in partnership with Bethlehem […]

“Afaq”: a project for entrepreneurship and work in Palestine

Link: https://cmc-terrasanta.org/ar/media/terra-santa-news/24714/afaq:-a-project-for-entrepreneurship-and-work-in-palestine From: Christian Media Center In an effort to improve the quality of life for young people, the Institute for Community Partnerships at Bethlehem University, in collaboration with the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, launched the “Afaq” project on October 29 in the village of Taybeh, near Ramallah. The goal is to empower Christian youth […]

Taybeh: The Latin Patriarchate launches “Afaq” project in partnership with Bethlehem University

Link: https://www.lpj.org/posts/taybeh-the-latin-patriarchate-launches-afaq-project-in-partnership-with-bethlehem-university.html From: Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem Taybeh: The Latin Patriarchate launches “Afaq” project in partnership with Bethlehem University Available in the following languages: Arabic, Español, Français By: Layal Hazboun/ lpj.org – Published: November 04 Thu, 2021 AYBEH – On Friday, October 29, 2021, the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, in partnership with the Institute for Community […]

The Representative of Malta in Palestine, Mr Franklin Aquilina, visited Bethlehem University

Link: https://www.facebook.com/RepresentativeOfficeRepublicMaltaRamallahPalestine/ From: Representative Office of the Republic of Malta in Ramallah, Palestine The Representative of Malta in Palestine, Mr Franklin Aquilina, visited Bethlehem University (BU) where he met the Vice-Chancellor, Brother Peter Bray. During this meeting possibilities for cooperation between BU and the University of Malta were discussed. Following a tour of the BU […]

Bethlehem University Inaugurates New Nursing Facility

Link: https://www.ncregister.com/news/bethlehem-university-inaugurates-new-nursing-facility From: National Catholic Register Michele Chabin  World October 7, 2021 The state-of-the-art complex, named in honor of Cardinal John Foley, was dedicated last month and will open in the coming weeks. BETHLEHEM, West Bank — For a year-and-a-half, the students at Bethlehem University, the only Catholic University in the Holy Land, studied remotely […]

Inauguration of the Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences at Bethlehem University

Link: https://www.cmc-terrasanta.org/en/media/terra-santa-news/24084/inauguration-of-the-faculty-of-nursing-and-health-sciences-at-bethlehem-university From: Christian Media Center Bethlehem University inaugurated on 6 September the building named after Cardinal John Patrick Foley, which will house the “Tarek Ahmed Juffali” Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences. The ceremony was attended by the Palestinian Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, H.E. Dr. Mahmoud Abu Mowais, representing Prime Minister […]

Bethlehem University dedicates newest building on campus

Link: https://en.abouna.org/content/bethlehem-university-dedicates-newest-building-campus From: Abouna.org Published on Thursday, 9 September 2021 “Bethlehem University provides the environment for peace and understanding through the common ground of education – supporting the aspirations, hopes, and goals of students. Let us remember that education is not limited to stone structures or within walls. Education is all around us in everything […]

Latin Patriarchate and Bethlehem University sign agreements aimed at youth and catechists in Christian Schools

Link: https://www.lpj.org/posts/latin-patriarchate-and-bethlehem-university-sign-agreements-aimed-at-youth-and-catechists-in-christian-schools.html By: Christian Media Center – Published: September 02 Thu, 2021 Latin Patriarchate and Bethlehem University sign agreements aimed at youth and catechists in Christian Schools Available in the following languages: Arabic, Français BETHLEHEM – The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem and Bethlehem University have signed two agreements. The first one involves the implementation of […]

ASIA/HOLY LAND – Solar panels at the University of Bethlehem and in Catholic schools

to guard the “common home” and concentrate resources in educational activities Link: https://bit.ly/3lynAVI From: Agenzia Fides Thursday, 2 September 2021 Jerusalem (Agenzia Fides) – While the “Time of Creation” opens again this year, a period of the year in which Christians of different confessions around the world are invited to pray and work together for […]

An initiative to make young Christians economically self-sufficient in the West Bank

Link: https://bit.ly/3BW3avt From: Christian Media Center Bethlehem University is a strategic partner of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, in terms of training and university education in general, being the only Catholic university in the Holy Land. On 27 August, two agreements were signed between them to follow this path. SAMI AL-YOUSSEF General Bursar of the […]

Developing Social Business in Palestine

Link: https://thisweekinpalestine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/SI-Aug-2021-280-5.pdf From: This Week in Palestine Special Issue August 2021 By Luigi Bisceglia In Palestine there is fertile ground for developing a new business model defined as social business, an enterprise that creates income for the poor or provides them with essential products and services. Developing the concept of social business began in Palestine […]

Vocational Training to Support Start-Ups

Link: https://thisweekinpalestine.com/Vocational-training-to-Support-Start-Ups/ From: This Week in Palestine Date: 30/8/2021 By Francesca Costero, Claudio Daniele, Salvatore Guida In the framework of the New Urban Resources (NUR) Project, vocational training was prioritized to help build the vocational skills of Palestinian youth. Developing vocational skills was entrusted to EnAIP Piemonte, a nonprofit association that operates nationally and internationally […]

Personality of the Month in the Limelight

Fadi Kattan Link:https://thisweekinpalestine.com/personalities-of-the-month-2/ From: This Week in Palestine Special Issue August 2021 Dr. Fadi Kattan holds a PhD in accounting from the University of Bradford in the United Kingdom. He started his accounting career as a student at Bethlehem University where he earned his first degree in the profession. In addition to the academic qualification, […]

Spotlight on Bethlehem-Turin Cooperation

Link: https://thisweekinpalestine.com/spotlight-on-bethlehem-turin-cooperation/ From:  This Week in Palestine By Maria Bottiglieri There are many time-honored bridges that unite the city of Turin and the municipality of Bethlehem. The two cities first began to work together in 2014, thanks to the Italian-Palestinian cooperation program PMSP (Palestinian Municipalities Support Program), which sets out to strengthen the technical, administrative, […]

Palestine Travellers are flying the flag for their country

Link: https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20210824-palestine-travellers-are-flying-the-flag-for-their-country/ From: Middle East Monitor August 24, 2021 at 11:46 am | Published in: Africa, Asia & Americas, Europe & Russia, Interviews, Middle East, Nepal, Palestine, Russia, Tanzania, Turkey Last week, the founder of Palestine Travellers, Ramzi Abbasi, posted a video on Instagram showing the moment when he and his friends held the flag […]

John E. “Jack” Steger

Link: https://www.presspubs.com/obituaries/john-e-jack-steger/article_62883058-ee60-11eb-b400-c7516633a68d.html From: Press Closed out an active, rewarding life when he passed peacefully in his sleep on July 14th at age 95 in the White Bear Lake home he shared with his wife and loving caregiver, Nan. Jack’s career in life insurance and related financial services spanned more than sixty years. Born in St. […]

“Feel proud that you are a graduate of Bethlehem University”

Link: https://en.abouna.org/content/feel-proud-you-are-graduate-bethlehem-university From: abouna.org Published on Wednesday, 14 July 2021 Bethlehem University is worthy to be extended all kinds of help and support for the role it plays, particularly at the current critical time the Middle East region is going through, as it sets the bases for a bright future for the local population. By […]

Coronavirus: A Crisis forged into an Opportunity Bethlehem University

Link: https://www.lasalle.org/en/blog-experiences-of-palestine-colombia-mexico/ From: La Salle By: Orjowan Khalil, Safaa Abutair, Jameela Hamamrah & Br. Alejandro González Cerna FSC International Online Teaching Experiences from Bethlehem University Students serving and learning from other Lasallians As a result of the Corona pandemic and its consequences that lead to the closing of schools and universities to face-to-face learning; Bethlehem […]

Opening of the Biodiversity Center & Future Conversations at Bethlehem

Link: http://www.defenddemocracy.press/opening-of-the-biodiversity-center-future-conversations-at-bethlehem/ From: Defend Democracy Press We had a grand opening of the Biodiversity Center at the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability at Bethlehem University this morning. Linda Majaj, Project manager MC’d the event and gave introductory remarks. We heard from Joris Heeren, the EU representative as well as from Brother Peter Bray (Vice-Chancellor […]

NZ brother says revamped curriculum helps Palestinian community

Link: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/2021/06/16/nz-brother-says-revamped-curriculum-helps-palestinian-community/ From: NZ Catholic June 16, 2021 BETHLEHEM, West Bank (CNS) – Graduating in July as part of Bethlehem University’s first software engineering class, students Marianna Bannoura, Oriana Sabat, and Mariam Qumsieh already have a market-ready app under their belts. They hope to be part of a growing trend that sees technology helping the […]

Technology eyed to help Bethlehem’s fragile economy emerge from pandemic

Software engineering students Marial Basil, 20, and Marian Abedrabbo, 20, talk with Suhail Odeh, head of the software engineering department at Bethlehem University in the West Bank June 9, 2021. (CNS photo/Debbie Hill) Link: https://www.ucanews.com/news/technology-eyed-to-help-bethlehems-economy-beat-pandemic/92880# From: Catholic News Service By: Judith Sudilovsky Date: June 15, 2021 BETHLEHEM, West Bank (CNS) — Graduating in July as part of […]

MEMO in conversation with Prof. Mazin Qumsiyeh

Link: https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20210520-memo-in-conversation-with-prof-mazin-qumsiyeh/ From: MEMO Middle East Monitor Qumsiyeh has published well over 150 scientific papers on topics ranging from cultural heritage to biodiversity in addition to several books.May 20, 2021 at 1:22 pm | Published in: Israel, MEMO in Conversation With, Middle East, Palestine, Videos & Photo Stories Watch our conversation with Professor Mazin Qumsiyeh […]

‘It is misery here’: Palestinian nurses tell of fear in Israeli hospitals, and say Glasgow was ‘safest’ place they have been

Link: https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/it-is-misery-here-palestinian-nurses-tell-of-fear-in-israeli-hospitals-and-say-glasgow-was-safest-place-they-have-been-3241849 From: The Scotsman Two Palestinian nurses, who visited Scotland last year to study palliative care for terminal cancer patients, have told of their daily fear of being killed in the street on their way to work in Israeli hospitals. By Gina Davidson Wednesday, 19th May 2021, 4:55 am Updated Wednesday, 19th May 2021, […]

Students to celebrate Catholic Schools Week with prayer, service and fun

Link: https://therecordnewspaper.org/students-to-celebrate-catholic-schools-week-with-prayer-service-and-fun/ From: The Record Catholic Schools Week, Jan. 31 to Feb. 6, is off to a slow start with Monday’s snow day, but elementary and high schools in the Archdiocese of Louisville have scheduled service, prayer and amusements for the rest of the week. Following is a sampling of planned activities that schools shared […]

Bethlehem University… a nonpareil minaret of higher education

Link: http://en.abouna.org/content/bethlehem-university%E2%80%A6-nonpareil-minaret-higher-education From: abouna.org Bethlehem University is worthy all support for the role it plays, particularly at the current critical time, which augurs a bright future for the local population. By Munir Bayouk/ en.abouna.org : When one visits the Holy Land, one feels the scent of holiness since this land became holy being the place […]

Bethlehem University Holds 44th Graduation Ceremonies

Bethlehem University Holds 44th Graduation Ceremonies Available in the following languages: Arabic Link: https://www.lpj.org/posts/bethlehem-university-holds-44th-graduation-ceremonies.html From: Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem BETHLEHEM – The usual graduation plans, that were supposed to be held in June, has been derailed by the coronavirus. Bethlehem University decided to hold four in-person graduation ceremonies in November. This extended schedule is due to […]

COVID TAKING ITS TOLL ON BETHLEHEM UNIVERSITY

Link: https://www.delasalle.org.au/blog/covid-taking-its-toll-on-bethlehem-university From: La Salle District of Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan & Papua New Guinea Posted by Br Peter Bray on 25 September 2020 Greetings fr om this beautiful, holy place as we enjoy the wonder of summer here with beautiful clear skies, hardly a breath of wind, warm temperatures, and being in the place […]

PNAS Papers on Zika Mutation, Inherited Hearing Loss, Bird Sources of Epidemic Influenza Segments

Link: shorturl.at/gpSW1 From: genomeweb Researchers from China and the US describe a mutation in the Zika virus (ZIKV) envelope protein sequence that appears to have sprung up prior to 2013, apparently leading to enhanced neurovirulence, more robust maternal-to-fetal transmission fitness, and increased host viremia. Starting from seven suspicious mutations that arose in ZIKV strains between 2010 and […]

Fr. Iyad Twal appointed Executive Vice President of Bethlehem University

link: https://www.lpj.org/posts/fr-iyad-twal-appointed-executive-vice-president-of-bethlehem-university.html From: Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem By: Bethlehem University – Published: June 27 Sat, 2020 Fr. Iyad Twal appointed Executive Vice President of Bethlehem University Available in the following languages:Arabic BETHLEHEM – On Saturday, June 27, 2020, Bethlehem University represented by its Vice-Chancellor Brother Peter Bray, FSC, EdD, announced the appointment of Fr. Iyad Twal as Executive Vice President, to […]

Strengthening Connections through Virtual Education

Turning the Challenges of COVID-19 into an Opportunity From: This Week In PalestineBy: Mahdi Kleibo Link: https://www.thisweekinpalestine.com/strengthening-connections-through-virtual-education/ Undoubtedly, we are all facing an unprecedented situation brought about by the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic that has hit the entire world. It is a difficult period, as we cannot assess entirely the potential risks and their consequences. This crisis may […]

Student life in occupied Palestine

From: Wellington Palestine Link: https://wellingtonpalestine.nz/2020/01/17/student-life-in-occupied-palestine/ Date: JANUARY 17, 2020 On Tuesday 11th of February Wellington Palestine hosted a free public talk by Brother Peter Bray, Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem University in Palestine. Peter is a New Zealander and a De La Salle brother who has been at Bethlehem University since 2008. He talked to an […]

Biodiversity and hope flourish at Palestine’s first natural history museum

Link: https://www.middleeasteye.net/discover/biodiversity-and-hope-flourish-palestines-first-natural-history-museum From: Middle East Eye By Megan Giovannetti in Bethlehem, occupied West Bank The museum’s vision is of a sustainable community where humans and nature work and live together harmoniously Dr Mazin Qumsiyeh is sitting under the spring sun in the garden of Palestine’s first and only museum of natural history, proud of what […]

BETHLEHEM TO BE THE CAPITAL OF ARAB CULTURE FOR 2020

Link: https://aa-books.com/events/cbf775e-bethlehem-to-be-the-capital-of-arab-culture-for-2020 From: Arab World Books Venue: Bethlehem Date: February 01 – 30, 2020 Bethlehem University held a press conference on Wednesday, 16 October 2019, to announce its projects for the celebrations of Bethlehem as the Capital of Arab Culture for 2020. Executive Vice President Dr. Michael Sansour, Chairman of the Bethlehem University Committee for […]