March 1, 2012 - Appointment of a new Maronite Patriarchal Administrator in the Holy Land

Communiqué of the Catholic Ordinaries of the Holy Land following the appointment of Msgr. George Chihan as Maronite Patriarchal Administrator of Haifa and the Holy Land and of the Exarchate of Jerusalem, Palestine and Jordan.

“Monsignor,

The Catholic Ordinaries of the Holy Land have learned with satisfaction the news of Your appointment as Maronite Patriarchal Administrator of the Archdiocese of Haifa and of the Holy Land and of the Exarchate of Jerusalem, Palestine and Jordan. You are a well-known person within our Assembly and likewise well inserted in the life of the local Church, especially in Jordan. Ahlan wa sahlan, ya sayyedna (Welcome among us, Monsignor).

In the letter of presentation, Your Patriarch, H. B. Msgr. Bishara Al-Rai, asks and counts on our collaboration in matters of common interest and for the good of the Catholic Church. “Unity is testimony” are the key words that guide our pastoral choices. In advance we thank you for your availability. Be assured, you can count on our full support and encouragement for the development of your new mission.

Please accept, Monsignor, the expression of our sincerest greetings.