On behalf of the Board of Directors of Pilgrims of Ibillin and the fourteen Pilgrims' chapters located across the United States,

WELCOME!  

The mission purposes of Pilgrims of Ibillin are:

• To promote justice and peace, support open dialogue and encourage peaceful coexistence among diverse cultural and religious groups in the Holy Land;

• To support Christian communities in Israel, particularly in the village of Ibillin; 

• To support educational efforts and institutions which accept a diverse population for enrollment and emphasize the values of tolerance and mutual understanding; and
  

• To educate American citizens regarding efforts toward peacemaking and reconciliation of diverse peoples in the Holy Land.

We invite you to explore the mission of Pilgrims of Ibillin and share in our mission and vision, by travel to the Holy Land, attending seminars, joining chapter activities, providing financial support, and/or praying for peace and reconciliation of the diverse peoples of Israel and the world in general.  Welcome!

• Reflections on MEEI's modern multiplication of loaves and fishes
• $1 Million Donation/Funding Goal over this year and next! 
• Diversification of Giving:  90% to Mar Elias Educational Institutions; 10% to Holy Land Programs with similar goals
• Mar Elias High School - Constructing New Classrooms and Renovating the Old High School
• A Message from Abuna:  "WE ARE STILL HERE!"

Past newsletters are also available:

August 2007 Pilgrims' Post

March 2007 Pilgrims' Post