Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center

The Sacred Heart of Jesus Returns to Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center!

Discover the story behind our new Sacred Heart sculpture and the devotion it seeks to renew in the heart of Jerusalem.

The Sacred Heart Returns to Notre Dame - Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center As Notre Dame prepares to bless a new statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we reflect on the meaning of this devotion, its place in the spirituality of Regnum Christi, and its historic connection to the Center through the former Sacred Heart Chapel.

As a Pontifical Institute at the service of the Church in the Holy Land, the Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center was honored to welcome Sister Simona Brambilla, Prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, and Sister Tiziana Merletti during their visit to Jerusalem.

On June 2, Notre Dame hosted an evening that brought together consecrated men and women from across the Holy Land for reflection, dialogue, and prayer, followed by the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided over by Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa.

We are grateful for the opportunity to serve as a place of encounter, communion, and support for the religious communities of the Holy Land.

Swipe to see some moments from this special gathering.

Follow the journey of Sister Simona Brambilla and Sister Tiziana Merletti as they meet with consecrated men and women across the Holy Land and witness the faith that continues to flourish here.

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Yesterday was tough. Today, we continue to thank God for everything.

In his June letter from Jerusalem, Fr. David Steffy reflects on faith, gratitude, the witness of consecrated men and women serving in the Holy Land, and the signs of hope that continue to emerge even in times of uncertainty.

Read Fr. Steffy's Message from Jerusalem:

Greetings from Jerusalem - Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center Fr. David Steffy reflects on the resilience of those who live and serve here, the inspiring witness of consecrated men and women, the blessings of the Pentecost Room, and the devotion to the Sacred Heart that sustains so many Christians in the land of Christ. It is a message of gratitude, faith, and...

One year ago, on June 7, 2025, His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, blessed the Pentecost Room at the Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center.

In this address delivered during the ceremony, Cardinal Pizzaballa reflects on the role of beauty in evangelization, the importance of preserving Christian memory in the Holy Land, and the enduring message of Pentecost for the Church today.

Inspired by Acts of the Apostles chapters 1 and 2, the Pentecost Room invites visitors to enter the Upper Room and contemplate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the first disciples, marking the birth of the Church.

🎥 Watch the full address of Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa from the Blessing of the Pentecost Room.

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Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa's Address at the Blessing of the Pentecost Room | Jerusalem One year ago, on June 7, 2025, His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista ...

What is the meaning of the Pentecost Room?

In this address delivered during the Blessing of the Pentecost Room on June 7, 2025, Fr. David Steffy, L.C., reflects on the vision behind this unique artistic project and its message of hope for the Holy Land and the world.

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Inspired by Acts of the Apostles chapters 1 and 2, the Pentecost Room invites visitors to enter the Upper Room and contemplate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the first disciples, marking the birth of the Church.

Located at the Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center, this immersive artistic experience brings together faith, art, and Scripture in the very city where these events took place.

🎥 Watch Fr. David Steffy's full address from the Blessing of the Pentecost Room.

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📍 Jerusalem, Holy Land

Fr. David Steffy's Address at the Blessing of the Pentecost Room | Jerusalem, Holy Land On June 7, 2025, Fr. David Steffy, L.C., Chargé of the Pontifical I...