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Bethlehem University News - Volume 21 Issue No. 1 2013-2014

Part 1

Reasons to CelebrateBethlehem University

1973-2013

Bethlehem University in the holy land

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Dear Alumni and Friends of Bethlehem University,

Forty years ago, in October 1973, Bethlehem University opened its doors with 112 students. Celebrated as the first registered university in Palestine and the only Catholic university in the Holy Land, Bethlehem University has exhibited a strong resilience since its inception – first by opening during the October 1973 war, known as the Ramadan or the Yom Kippur War, and later by surviving and thriving during the First and Second Intifadas and through the ongoing Occupation.

During his historic visit to Palestine in 1964, Pope Paul VI became aware of the need for higher education in Palestine. From that awareness emerged a desire to do something that would address that need. In 1972, the Vatican, in partnership with the De La Salle Brothers, answered that call. Under the leadership of the Apostolic Delegate to Jerusalem and Palestine, Archbishop Pio Laghi (later Cardinal), practical steps were taken to establish a Catholic university committed to serving the immediate Christian community and the larger Palestinian society.

This year we celebrate forty years: of steadfast commitment of our faculty and staff to educate the students of Palestine; of creativity and fortitude of our graduates; of zeal and intellect displayed daily by our students; and of the generous support of people like you from nearly every corner of the world.

In 1973 no one could have imagined what Bethlehem University has become – what began with three classrooms in De La Salle Hall has become a bustling campus of over 3,000 students with state-of-the-art facilities and an expanded campus on a new property. What began with 17 faculty members has become a university educating top leaders in Palestine; an internationally celebrated research institution; and a leading example internationally of inter-religious understanding and cooperation.

In this magazine, you will read about these and many other milestones from the forty years Bethlehem University has existed. You will also read about more recent developments – an exciting new Master’s program, alumni making a difference on the world stage, and truly unprecedented capital developments at Bethlehem University.

As we celebrate these accomplishments, we also look forward to the next forty years, and we renew our commitment to build upon the successes of the past. As always, we continue to evolve in direct response to the needs of the people of Palestine – enhancing our existing curriculum and developing new programs; building and maximizing facilities to foster learning and collaboration; and injecting an entrepreneurial spirit into all faculties and academic endeavors.

Bethlehem University has a rich history of success these past forty years, certainly with more than forty reasons to be proud! In this spirit, I invite you to join us in celebrating this year, whether you visit us on campus, attend one of our Jubilee events, or stay in touch online. Your support has shaped what Bethlehem University is all about – serving the people of Palestine and creating educated, resourceful, and creative young leaders. Thank you for your ongoing prayers and generosity!

Sincerely,

Brother Peter Bray, FSC, EdDVice Chancellor

Published by the Development and Communications Office

EditorMs. Patti Riippa

Editorial CommitteeMr. George Rishmawi Mr. Larry Rzepka Brother Stephen Tuohy, FSC

ContributorsSr. Rosalinda Amacarin Mr. Demitri AwwadBrother Peter Bray, FSCDr. Mellie BrodethMr. Mike HazbounMs. Rania Hazboun ‘96 Fr. Jamal KhaderMs. Amira LaMarcaMs. Jamie MonkMr. Nabil Mufdi ‘75Ms. Haneen Musleh ‘07Mr. Jehad NajajrehMs. Shahinda Nassar ‘05Dr. Micheal Sansur Mr. Francis SleibiBrother Dominic Smith, FSCMr. Wasim Zoghbi

Special ThanksStudent Ambassadors Visitors Alumni

Design and PrintingNour Design & Print Co. [email protected] Selina Tabash Nour ’98 David Nour ’95

Electronic addresswww.bethlehem.edu [email protected]

Temporary mailing addressCommunications Office PO Box 11407 92248 Jerusalem

Location addressFrères Street Bethlehem, Palestine

North American OfficeBethlehem University Hecker Center3025 Fourth St, NE, Suite 330Washington, DC 20017-1102 Tel. 202-526-6097

Correction: On Page 12 of the Bethlehem University News Volume 20, Issue No. 2, 2011-2012, Ms. Hanan Saca-Hazboun was incorrectly identified as a Doctor; she is a PhD Candidate, Villanova University.

INDIVISA MANENTA Message from the Vice Chancellor Forty Years of Education and Service to the Palestinian People

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Bethlehem Universityin Figures 2012 - 2013

Student Enrollment: Master’s Degree: 105Higher Educational Diploma: 209Professional Diploma: 64Baccalaureate: 2,774Diploma: 95 Religious Studies in Jordan: 35 Total Student Enrollment: 3,282

Faculty & Staff: 395Academic: 187; Adm./Support: 123; Service: 58; Sub-Contracted: 27Female: 170; Male: 225

Student Demographics

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71%Muslim

Arts 4,256Education: 2,772Business Administration: 2,340Science: 2,000Nursing & Health Sciences: 1,391Hotel Management & Tourism: 1,076Special: 405Continuing Education: 261

Graduates through 2013 by Field of Education

29.3%

19.1%16.1%

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Total Graduates through 2013

Male35%

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Graduates in the Class of 2013

Male23%

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Female390

Student Home Locations

Jerusalem39%

Hebron8% Other

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Bethlehem50%

Table of Contents440 Reasons to Celebrate

7Milestones

9Summer in the USA: 10 Bethlehem University Interns Working Coast-to-Coast

10Bethlehem University “Quietly” Passes Yet Another Milestone and Looks Toward an Expanding Future

13Bethlehem University Alumna Elected First Female Mayor of Bethlehem

14New Master’s Program in Tourism the First of its Kind in Palestine

15Laila Asfoura: Ambassador, Shepherd, and Good Community Steward to the Elderly Women of Bethlehem

16Bethlehem University Receives Prestigious International Award for Academic Excellence and Inter-Religious Dialogue

20Bethlehem University Comings and Goings

36How You Can Help

29Bethlehem University 2012-2013 Revenues

30Visitors

21Thank You

18In Memory

12Worldwide Support for the New Education Building: Improving the Quality of Education in Palestine

17Bethlehem University Shapes Dialogue on Inter-Faith Relations


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Opening its doors in October 1973 with 112 students, Bethlehem University becomes the first registered university and only Catholic university in Palestine. All classes were held in De La Salle Hall, the only building on campus, which was previously L’École des Frères primary and secondary school.

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Bethlehem University students have unique opportunities to learn from the best. In 2011, Bethlehem University welcomed Pulitzer Prize-winning author Ms. Alice Walker (The Color Purple) to campus as part of the Palestine Festival of Literature (PalFest). The annual festival travels to various locations around Palestine, enabling students to participate in workshops with critically acclaimed international writers, and showcasing the literary and cultural diversity within Palestine, as well as the strong ties among Palestinian and American and European writers.

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Bethlehem University graduates work on all levels of society, effecting change on a national level. Ms. Rima Canawati (‘86) is a pioneer who has dedicated her life to supporting the disabled community and advocating for their rights in Palestine. Visually impaired at the age of 25 from a rare disease, Ms. Canawati’s national lobbying efforts have affected countless children with disabilities, enabling them to attend integrated educational institutions. Employed at the Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation, she is also associated with a myriad of local and international disabilities rights organizations. In 2009, Ms. Canawati received the International Service Human Rights award for her years of professional and academic contributions to the field of human rights for people with disabilities.

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Though a campus with only 3,000 students, Bethlehem University draws more than 5,000 visitors each year, many of them pilgrims from around the world. Visitors have the unique opportunity to interact with

Bethlehem University students, learning firsthand about their daily lives and hopes for the future.

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The De La Salle Brothers have administered Bethlehem University since its inception, beginning in 1973 with Brother Brendan Fitzgerald, Brother Joseph Neary, and Brother Anthony O’Connor. In the past 40 years, 60 Brothers have served at Bethlehem University, including all eight Vice Chancellors.

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Can the cure for breast cancer be found at Bethlehem University? Professor Moien Kanaan, PhD, is a leading Palestinian geneticist who has been investigating genetic diseases for more than 15 years. As Director of the HereditaryResearch Laboratory at Bethlehem University, he leads internationally celebrated research in breast cancer, hearing loss, and other genetic conditions. Dr. Kanaan is the 2012-2013 recipient of The Roz and Les Goldstein Award from the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

To commemorate the 40th Jubilee of Bethlehem University, we are celebrating our rich history, memorable people, unwavering resilience, and impact around the world. We have selected, in no particular order, 40 Reasons to Celebrate Bethlehem University this year, beginning with the first 20 in this issue. Look for Part 2 of our Reasons to Celebrate in the Spring 2014 issue of Bethlehem University News.

40Reasons to Celebrate Part 1


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Bethlehem University graduates around the world return to their roots. After Mr. Hani Imam (’77) enrolled in the first class of students at Bethlehem University in October 1973, he rose to the top of his class, becoming Valedictorian of the first full graduating class in 1977. He subsequently developed a successful career in technology and business – including an executive role at Microsoft in Seattle, Washington–and continues to be a tireless supporter of Bethlehem University, supporting students through several scholarships and serving on the Bethlehem University Foundation Board of Directors in North America.


Pope Benedict XVIvisits Bethlehem

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IN THE HOLY LAND

“I wish to make special mention of the outstanding achievements of Bethlehem University .”

Pope Benedict XVI, Holy Land Visit, May 2009

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His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI visited Bethlehem in 2009, acknowledging the valuable contributions of many institutions and groups engaged in inter-religious dialogue. “I wish to make special mention of the outstanding achievements of Bethlehem University,” His Holiness said during his visit. “You daily demonstrate your belief that our duty before God is expressed not only in our worship, but also in our love and concern for society, for culture, for our world, and for all who live in this land.”

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Despite unemployment rates as high as 25 percent in parts of Palestine, graduates of Bethlehem University are immensely successful in their chosen careers, with a 100 percent employment among some programs, such as within the Faculty of Nursing.

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Christians from around the world flock to the “Little Town of Bethlehem” every Christmas, and at Bethlehem University, celebrations are the centerpiece of the season. In the weeks leading up to Christmas, the Dean of Students Office hosts a campus-wide Christmas party, including a musical performance by Wajd, Bethlehem University’s student music group, and Christian and Muslim students alike join together for the singing of traditional carols. Every Christmas Eve, hundreds of worshippers celebrate Midnight Mass on campus at the Chapel of the Divine Child.

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Blessed are the peacemakers; blessed is Mr. Daoud Nassar (‘96), a Bethlehem

University graduate and internationally lauded champion for reconciliation and peace under the Occupation. His family, including nephew Mr. Bshara Nassar (‘10), has tirelessly defended their 100-acre farm for generations – in an area completely controlled by Israel and surrounded by settlements. On their farm, the Nassar family established the Tent of Nations in 2000, which seeks to bring people of various cultures together to build bridges of understanding, reconciliation, and peace.

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An international institution in spirit, Bethlehem University has received support from people around the world – in more than 35 countries on 6 continents.

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Originally from Queens, New York, Brother Joe Loewenstein has been a permanent fixture at Bethlehem University almost since its inception. The first Vice Chancellor at Bethlehem University, Brother Joe has also served as President and in a variety of administrative and educational roles over four decades. He actively advocates for many alumni and students, and assists in hosting thousands of pilgrims to campus each year. He is a brother, mentor, and friend to thousands of Palestinians and ex-patriots alike.


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Much like other college students around the world, Bethlehem University students enjoy social activities and sporting events in their free time. In 2013, the Bethlehem University men’s basketball team won first place in the Palestinian Universities Basketball Championship.

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Over the years, 65 percent of Bethlehem University graduates have been women, some of them becoming nationally and internationally renowned leaders of women’s rights issues, such as Ms. Vera Baboun (‘85), first female Mayor of Bethlehem, and Ms. Rabiha Thiab (‘99), Minister of Women’s Affairs in Palestine.

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During the First Intifada, Bethlehem University was forced by Israeli military to close for several years. Faced with the decision to either obey orders or face severe consequences, during the closures many Bethlehem

University faculty members defied military orders and continued to teach students in secret – in churches, private homes, and hotels – risking arrest and imprisonment.

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In 2010, Bethlehem University was honored with the Living Stones Solidarity Award by unanimous vote of the Board of Directors for the Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation (HCEF). The award honors Bethlehem University for its commitment to improving the lives of Christians in the Holy Land through education, advocacy and solidarity, particularly its emphasis on excellence in academic programs and the development of students.

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The vast majority of Bethlehem University faculty, staff and students face daily barriers to freedom of movement, greatly restricting their access to education. In order to meet the educational needs of students in remote and inaccessible areas, Bethlehem University has been committed to bringing education to the places where students need it – such as through the Gaza Student Initiative, the Nursing program in rural Emmaus Qubeibeh, and the Catechists training program in Jerusalem, Ramallah, and Amman, Jordan.

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In a world often at odds and at war over religious differences, Bethlehem University is praised for its inter-religious dialogue and understanding – an integral component of education at Bethlehem University. All students, Christian and Muslim alike, share the same Religious Studies classes, taught from the perspectives of the Christian and Muslim faiths.

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Bethlehem University works nationwide to revamp the educational system on all levels. The Faculty of Education is spearheading the national “Improving the Quality of Primary and Secondary Education in Palestine Project,” which shapes the core educational systems throughout Palestine, and aims to promote education for gender equity, human rights, democracy, cultural identity and diversity, and environmental protection. From 2010-2014, the project involves 118 schools in the middle and southern West Bank. Beneficiaries of the program include upward of 22,000 students, 1,100 teachers, 5,000 parents, and 180 Bethlehem University students in training to be teachers.


1893

The building that will eventually house Bethlehem University is constructed for the De La Salle Brothers. From 1893 until 1973, it will serve the Brothers in the Middle East as a novitiate, a retirement home for elderly Brothers, and a primary and secondary school before it is finally used for the University.

1964

During his historic visit to Palestine in 1964, the first visit of a Pope to the Holy Land, Pope Paul VI became aware of the need for higher education in Palestine.

1972The Apostolic Delegate, Archbishop Pio Laghi, forms a committee of local community leaders and heads of schools in the West Bank and East Jerusalem to establish an institution of higher learning.

1973

Bethlehem University, the first university in the West Bank and the

only Catholic Christian university in the Holy Land, opens its doors on 1 October with 112 students and 17 faculty members. Archbishop Pio Laghi serves as the first Chancellor of Bethlehem University.

1977

The first full graduating class includes 73 students.

1978

The Library Building opens. Bethlehem University is one of the founding members of the Palestinian Council for Higher Education.

1979The Bethlehem University Board of Trustees is established. The Mar Andrea Women’s Hostel opens.

1980The Science Building opens. Brother Joe Loewenstein begins his tenure as the first Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem University.

1981The enrollment of Bethlehem University increases steadily, reaching 1,000. Bethlehem University becomes a member of the Association of Arab Universities.

1984Mar Andrea Sisters Convent opens.

1985The Brothers’ House is built on campus.

1987

Bethlehem University is officially closed for three years by decree of Israeli Military Order.

1990The Social and Cultural Center opens.

1991

The Institute for Community Partnership is founded. Through 2013, it has more than 6,700 graduates and has awarded nearly 350 professional diplomas.

1995

Bethlehem Hall was purchased and renovated for the Nursing and Education faculties.

Milestones


1997Bethlehem University initiates an ongoing Strategic Planning Process to serve a new Palestine in the new Millennium.

2000

Student enrollment exceeds 2,200. Turathuna Palestinian Cultural Heritage Center opens. (photo: The Second Intifada begins, lasting until 2005.

2002

Millennium Hall opens for the Arts and Business Administration faculty.The Second Intifada continues, and Bethlehem University loses 126 days of class due to house arrest imposed by the Israeli military. Four anti-tank missiles, rifle launched grenades, and machine gun fire do serious damage; three anti-take missiles hit Millennium Hall, and one hits the Library. The Basilica of the Nativity is under siege for 39 days.

2003

Bethlehem University celebrates its 30th Anniversary.

2007The expanded Nursing program begins in the village of Qubeibeh. De La Salle Hall is renovated and re-dedicated to better serve current and future generations.

2008With more than 10,000 graduates, an enrollment of some 2,800 students, and the generous support of international friends, Bethlehem University inaugurates new Master’s degree programs.

2009Student enrollment reaches a record high and surpasses 3,000 for the first time, with a total enrollment of 3,054. Pope Benedict XVI visits Bethlehem.

2010The Brother Vincent Malham Center opens. Enrollment in the last decade increases by 40 percent.

2012

The Shucri Ibrahim Dabdoub Faculty of Business Administration is dedicated.

Bethlehem University reaches an agreement to purchase the Mount David Property, which will expand the current campus size by one-third.

2013

The new Education Building is dedicated.

Dr. Irene Hazou is promoted to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, making her the first female Vice President at Bethlehem University.

Bethlehem University governing boards meet with Pope Francis. Brother Peter Bray invites the Pope to visit Bethlehem University for the 40th Jubilee during his visit to Palestine.

With nearly $30 million raised, Bethlehem University successfully concludes its first ever comprehensive campaign, exceeding its four-year goal of $25 million.

Bethlehem University inaugurates its 40th Jubilee year.

TodayMore than 3,200 students are enrolled as Bethlehem University celebrates its 40th Jubilee year. To date, Bethlehem University has nearly 14,000 graduates around the world.

Milestones


A record-high 10 Bethlehem University students had the unique opportunity to spend summer 2013 in the United States, interning at organizations around the country through the Sir John McGuckin Mentoring and Internship Program.

Eight of the students interned at various Catholic Charities agencies in the Western and Midwestern US, as well as an intern at Georgetown University’s Center for Contemporary Arab Studies in Washington, D.C., and an intern at Coastal Environmental Systems in Seattle, Washington.

Catholic Charities USA and Georgetown University generously and graciously made arrangements for both the work placement sites as well as for the housing accommodations for these 10 students. Catholic Charities USA hosted the initial orientation for the students in Washington, D.C. and New York City, followed by a wrap-up debriefing in Washington, D.C. after the completion of the program.

Throughout the summer, the McGuckin interns were able to connect locally with parishes, agency colleagues, schools, nonprofits, and friends of Bethlehem University. They

shared their impressions and enthusiasm through their collaborative blog, found at www.bethlehemblog.org.

Following the successful completion at their internship sites in the US, the students have returned to Bethlehem, where they are working with Ms. Haneen Musleh (‘07), Alumni Relations Officer, and Mr. Elias Mukarker (’07), of the Shucri Ibrahim Dabdoub Faculty of Business Administration at Bethlehem University, to update their CVs to reflect their recent experiences and determine next steps for their careers.

Established in 2010 in honor of a former Lieutenant of the USA Northwestern Lieutenancy of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem (EOHSJ), this year’s program was supported by gifts from the Grand Magesterium in the Vatican, USA Northwestern Lieutenancy, the Canadian Atlantic Lieutenancy, CNEWA-USA, CNEWA-Canada, Pontifical Mission for Palestine, the Italian Ministry for Youth, and a number of private donors.

Visit our website to read about the McGuckin student internship program and previous participants: www.bethlehem.edu/mcguckin.

Summer in the USA10 Bethlehem University Interns Working Coast-to-Coast

“I had the chance to apply what I learned in my four years at Bethlehem University in my daily work at Catholic Charities of California.”

Mr. Nagib Kasbary (’13), Catholic Charities of California

“Being in the States has given me a chance to experience new things that aren’t available, that aren’t options for youth in Palestine... It opened up my eyes and gave me a taste of freedom that I’m taking back home.”

Ms. Christina Juejaat (’13), Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona

“I have been able to learn from different types of meetings, through which I gained a lot of information and ideas about how non-profit organizations develop themselves and how they raise funds to support their charities.” Ms. Mirna Nassar (’14), Catholic Charities of Des Moines, Iowa

Bethlehem University interns receive certificates from Catholic Charities USA following the completion of the 2013 internship program

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Bethlehem University is pleased to announce that it has just completed its very first comprehensive capital campaign, raising close to $30 million dollars in four years – 20 percent more than the targeted $25 million goal set when the campaign was originally conceived. And with little fanfare!

Working closely with CCS (Community Counseling Service Co., LLC), a fundraising consulting firm, Bethlehem University was able to achieve its goal without launching a public phase of the campaign; something most universities have to contend with.

“We are very humbled by the generosity of the many donors who have stepped-up to respond to our call for these much-needed funds,” said Brother Peter Bray, FSC, EdD, and Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem University.

“A huge thank you also goes to our University’s Board of Regents, Board of Trustees, and Foundation Board of Directors for their volunteer efforts in leading us to surpass our goal.”

Funds raised have been allocated in a variety of areas to best support Bethlehem University:

$5,200,000 was added to the University’s endowment, enabling us to provide seed money for establishing endowed chairs; support faculty/staff development to attract and retain the best professionals in their field; provide additional financial support for other University program areas; and increase scholarship support for our students.

$3,000,000 was raised to increase Bethlehem University’s program support for such areas as: alumni relations; internship and career training; leadership and community service; and other co-curricular activities.

An additional $5,800,000 in unrestricted funds was also raised to support the necessary administrative and operational expenses allocated to operating a four-year university.


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capital improvements to facilities (i.e. expansion of the education building) and seed funds toward the purchase of the Mount David property.

Onward to Mount DavidThe acquisition of the Mount David Property will expand Bethlehem University’s current campus size by nearly one-third,

with an additional 12,457 square meters of land and 6,170 square meters of buildings.

Thus far Bethlehem University has raised more than $9.5 million of the $13.8 million needed to complete the purchase of the Mount David property. Once the project is fully funded, this acquisition will enable Bethlehem University to provide expanded research and community service initiatives, new undergraduate entrepreneurial programs,

and additional master’s and professional degrees in Governance and Public Administration, International Diplomacy and Foreign Service, and Social Work, among others. Through this expansion, Bethlehem University will continue to inspire and empower students to be successful scholars, leaders, professionals, and engaged citizens in building a

free and vibrant Palestine.

Rebirth of a Campus LandmarkBethlehem University recently launched a $2 million fundraising effort to transform one of the oldest buildings on campus, the Library, into the intellectual hub of campus life for students, faculty, and alumni.

In addition to housing more than 80,000 titles and enhancing its digital and online academic learning resources, the re-

engineered Library, measuring 3,357 m2 (11,105 ft2), will feature study lounges for individuals and groups, meeting spaces, a cafe, theater, recording studio, and an outdoor courtyard. This truly inviting space will be wired with state-of-the-art technology available and accessible to all students, including students with disabilities and special learning needs.

To take a virtual tour of the renovated Library, go to www.bethlehem.edu/new-library.



Worldwide Supportfor the New Education BuildingImproving the Quality of Education in Palestine

With gifts of more than $4.5 million, Bethlehem University celebrated the dedication of the new Education Building, which houses educational and outreach programs that serve thousands of teachers and students in the Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and Hebron region.

Donors from various countries, churches, and organizations around the world supported the construction of the Education Building, which houses eight classrooms equipped with state-of-the art teaching technologies, a specialized Teacher Resource Center, and office space for 18 faculty members. The new facility is also host to the multi-million dollar Education Project, which involves 118 schools in the middle and southern West Bank, upwards of 22,000 primary and secondary students, 1,100 teachers, 5,000 parents, and 180 Bethlehem University students.

“We are most appreciative of

the vision and commitment of a number of generous benefactors from the Catholic Church, international governments, NGOs, and private donors in Germany, Spain, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States of America who have been led by Madame Pilar Lara Alen, President of the Spanish Foundation for the Social Promotion of Culture, to make this day possible,” said Brother Peter Bray, Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem University.

“We are determined to support Bethlehem University’s initiative to train teachers to improve the quality of education in the Palestinian Territories, because I am convinced that education is the lever of development,” Madame Pilar Lara Alen responded.

More than 500 school principals, guests, and members of the faculty and staff of Bethlehem University attended the ceremony.

With appreciation to the donors whose generosity enabled the Education Building to be constructed and furnished:

Fundación Promoción Social de la Cultura

Agencia Española de Cooperación International Para El Desarrollo, Miniesterio De Asuntos Exteriores Y De Cooperación

Autonomous Community of Madrid, Spain

United States Agency for International Development

Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, Grand Magisterium, Vatican

Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, Germany

The People of the Catholic Archdiocese of Cologne, Germany

Pax Christi im Bistum Essen, Germany

Georges Wick Foundation, Switzerland


More than 27 years before being elected the first female Mayor of Bethlehem, it was here at Bethlehem University, in the summer of 1985, when a young, ambitious Ms. Vera Baboun marched with confidence across the auditorium to collect her hard-earned degree in English Literature.

“I found hope at the heart of where my educational journey had begun at Bethlehem University, the beginning of my career and what would become a great stepping stone for my future,” she said.

In the 1990s, Ms. Baboun returned to Bethlehem University, this time

as an English lecturer. In addition to teaching the standard course material for English, Ms. Vera recognized the importance of integrating relevant and related topics, such as gender equality and human rights, and her lectures were described as inspiring and memorable for her former students.

If you want to create change, you have to start with yourself from within in order to create the change in others,Ms. Baboun said.

Today, Ms. Baboun is working hand-in-hand with other Bethlehem University graduates in running the Municipality of Bethlehem and serving the people

of Bethlehem. Ms. Randa Handal (’07), Mr. Rami Kando (’00), Ms. Karmen Ghattas (’11), Mr. Wasim Juha (’10), and Ms. Ekram Juha (’11) are part of the new generation of Bethlehem University graduates who are proud to serve Bethlehem and Palestine.

Ms. Baboun spoke at the 37th Graduation Ceremony at Bethlehem University this June 2013. In her remarks, she thanked Bethlehem University and its Administration for being the entity that produces loyal and efficient builders of Palestine. She considers herself a proud graduate of Bethlehem University – a unique place that gave her the internal power to serve this Holy city.

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Bethlehem University Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray with Bethlehem Mayor Ms. Vera Baboun

Ms. Vera Baboun delivers remarks at the 2013 Bethlehem University graduation ceremony

Elected First Female Mayor of Bethlehem

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This fall, Bethlehem University officially began its new Master’s program in Tourism Studies (MRTS), the first of its kind in Palestine. A significant pilgrimage destination for the three monotheistic religions, Palestine has a rich cultural and historical heritage and natural attractions. The tourism industry has been a significant contributor to the Palestinian economy and will undoubtedly form the backbone of a thriving economy in a Palestinian state.

This two-year, advanced-degree program aims to contribute to capacity-building in the Palestinian tourism office and tourism industry in general, and to improve the quality of tourism services in Palestine. The program is comprised of 33 modules, taught part-time to accommodate the schedules of the students, who are experienced and employed in the field of Tourism. It builds on the students’ existing expertise in the field, focusing on the analysis of complex scenarios; the design and implementation of tourism development projects; and the research around tourism development, particularly in the

Palestinian environment.

‘The program is taught by local and international professors,” said Mr. Nabil Mufdi (’75), Director of the Institute of Hotel Management, who cited academic cooperation with Breda University in the Netherlands; University of London in the UK; University of Bologna in Italy; and the University of Houston in Texas, US. “We are planning to build more partnerships with the organizations working in the field of tourism and the active bodies in tourism, to give a more practical dimension to the program,” he added.

The MRTS program was developed in collaboration with Bethlehem University’s Shucri Ibrahim Dabdoub Faculty of Business Administration, which already offers the highly successful accredited Master in International Cooperation and Development (MICAD), the first Master’s program offered at Bethlehem University. Additional support in running this program came from the Tempus program of the European Union, which supports the modernization of higher education in the Partner Countries of Eastern Europe, Central Asia, the Western Balkans and the Mediterranean region.

New Master’s Program

Please contact Mr. Demitri Awwad, Guest Relations Officer, at [email protected]

for more information on arranging your visit!

VisitBethlehem University During the 40thJubilee Year!

Mr. Nabil Mufdi, Director of the Institute of Hotel Management at Bethlehem University

in Tourism the First of its Kind in Palestine

Where else can you share a meal and conversation with eager young students; take in stunning views atop one of the highest points in Bethlehem; and learn first-hand about the rich history of the “Little Town of Bethlehem”?

In this 40th Jubilee year, we would love for you to join us in celebrating the rich tradition of Bethlehem University. We proudly welcome 5,000 visitors to campus every year, many of them pilgrims from every corner of the world. When you visit, you will be welcomed upon arrival by Brothers and students, eager to share their stories with you. You will hear about the impressive commitment to education; the awe-inspiring stories of resilience; and the heart-warming tales of friendship.

Our students in the Institute of Hotel Management will gladly serve you lunch, where culinary students and experienced chefs prepare for you a lovely meal, and you can break bread with Bethlehem Universitystudents and Administrators alike.


“I can do more,” is the motto of Bethlehem University alumna Laila Asfoura (‘02), Owner of Laila Tours and Travel. She has committed her life to serving as an ambassador for Bethlehem, and more broadly, for Palestine: as a shepherd of Palestinian hospitality and heritage, and as a good community steward to elderly women residing in Bethlehem. A graduate of Bethlehem University’s Hotel Management Program in Travel Agency Management, Ms. Asfoura is now enrolled in the first class of the new Master’s program in Tourism Studies at Bethlehem University.

Throughout her career, she has melded her desire to know more about her country with a career as a travel agent. Opening Laila Tours alone in 2006, the year of the Lebanese War, meant certain struggle, but Laila Tours has grown consistently and gained success. “I put my focus on how to show people the best of Palestine,” Ms. Asfoura said. “We have been blessed to be able to support ourselves and our families through bringing Christians to the Holy Land and providing them with

safe and fulfilling pilgrimages.

“Bethlehem University was the foundation of where I started; Bethlehem University was the pavement toward my successes,” she said. “The Knights of the Holy Sepulchre supported my studies at the University, and this made it possible for me to take advantage of everything available to me in the learning environment.” Bethlehem University helped Ms. Asfoura gain the confidence to build a solid business with a good reputation, but she felt that she “could still do more” to contribute to her community. In 2010, she opened Saint Martha’s House, an elderly day center for Christian women in Bethlehem that serves 35 women, four days a week. It provides a place to socialize with peers, enjoy activities and crafts, obtain medical check-ups and physical exercise, and visit with volunteers who provide specialized skills such as hairstyling and manicures.

Ms. Asfoura’s natural inclination is toward community service, a value she said she took from Bethlehem University. “There is always more we can do to serve others,” she said. “There are many who talk about doing, but Bethlehem University gave me the confidence to act and do, not just talk about it. For this I am very grateful.”

Laila Asfoura

Ms. Laila Asfoura (’02), back row center, with Archbishop Theodosios Atallah Hanna and the women of Saint Martha’s House

Bethlehem University is proud of each and every graduate, and seeks to foster an even greater ongoing relationship with you and all our graduates. Remember, Bethlehem University is your university!

The Alumni Relations Office has many benefits to offer to students and graduates. • We promote the success stories of

our graduates, both in Palestine and around the world;

• We connect current students with graduates for information-sharing and mentoring;

• We offer a job placement program, job postings with local employers, and career counseling sessions for students and graduates;

• We conduct workshops in Social and Business Plan Development;

• We host field visits to various locations for students and graduates to learn more about the real market;

• We coordinate an international internship program, enabling current students to experience and learn more about work and systems internationally;

• We host social events and reunions for our graduates toconnect with each other.

See What the Alumni Relations Office has to Offer!

Please contact Ms. Haneen Musleh (’07), Alumni Relations Officer,

for more information: [email protected].

Ms. Laila Asfoura (’02) coordinates Holy Land pilgrimages in her office at Laila Tours and Travel

Ambassador, Shepherd, & Good Community Steward to the Elderly Women of Bethlehem

Selected from among 200 Catholic universities, Bethlehem University was honored by the International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU) with the Sciat vt Serviat Award, which is designed to reward creative initiatives that represent a significant and inspiring contribution to Catholic university culture. Bethlehem University is the third institution

to receive the prestigious award. IFCU President Prof. Anthony J. Cernera exalted “the academic and social contribution of Bethlehem University” and highlighted “the remarkable commitment of Bethlehem University in building a sustainable society in the Holy Land.”

“It is an honor for the Bethlehem University academic community to be selected,” responded Brother Peter Bray, Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem

University. “I am proud of the faculty and staff of Bethlehem University whose dedication provides a quality education and whose graduates contribute significantly to building the Palestinian state.”

The award was presented at the IFCU General Assembly in São Paulo, Brazil on 26 July 2012.

Dr. Yousef Zaknoun, Director of The Cardinal Martini Leadership Institute at Bethlehem University, was among the 300 participants at the Assembly and accepted the award on behalf of the University.

Bethlehem University Receives Prestigious International Award for Academic Excellence & Inter-Religious Dialogue


Bethlehem University hosted the Fourth International Conference on Christian-Muslim Relations, “Religion and State: From Theocracy to Secularism, and In-Between,” drawing students, faculty, and practitioners from around the world to campus from 2-4 October 2013. Presentations from scholars provided insight and inspiration to prompt renewed efforts and actions toward peace and justice.

Brother Peter Bray, Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem

University, addressed attendees of a conference in Washington, D.C., entitled

“Religious Freedom & Human Rights: Path to

Peace in the Holy Land,” hosted by the United States

Conference of Catholic Bishops, The Catholic

University of America, and Catholic Relief Services.


Bethlehem University Shapes Dialogue on

Inter-Faith Relations

Bethlehem University graduates Mr. Nagib Kasbary (’13) and Ms. Lubna Alzaroo (’12) share student perspectives during a panel discussion at the “Religious Freedom & Human Rights: Path to Peace in the Holy Land” conference.


Brother Edward Everett, FSC21 August 2013Teacher Development 1997-1998

A De La Salle Christian Brother for 66 years, Brother Edward taught at Cotter High School in Winona, St. Mel High School, De La Salle Institute, St. Patrick High School in Chicago, and St. Joseph High School in Westchester, Ill. He was a professor and Assistant Dean of men at Christian Brothers University in Memphis, Tenn., and was an adjunct faculty member and admissions counselor at Lewis University in Romeoville, Ill. In addition to teaching in Bethlehem, he also taught in Stevens Point, Wis.; Harper Woods, Mich.; Waterloo, Belgium; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; and Nairobi, Kenya.

Dr. Michael Francis Whelan KSG, KGCHS31 July 2013Benefactor and Friend 2002-2013

Michael Whelan was a man who gave unstintingly to the Church, particularly in serving the Christians of the Holy Land through his work with the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre. Michael was one of the Founder Trustees and the inspiration behind the Friends of the Holy Land during the last four years. It was his commitment and leadership that has encouraged so many to support the Christians in the Holy Land. Since 2002 he has always ensured that Bethlehem University was included as a stop for his Holy Land pilgrim groups.

Brother Thomas McPhillips, FSC6 June 2013Professor 1994-1995

Brother Thomas joined the Brothers of the Christian Schools in 1967 at the age of 17. He earned his B.A. in Biology from La Salle University; his M.S. in Biology from Villanova University; and his Ph.D. in Virology and Epidemiology from the Baylor College of Medicine Houston, Texas. In addition to his time at Bethlehem University, Brother Thomas taught in Pennsylvania at: La Salle College H S in Wyndmoor, South Hills Catholic H S in Pittsburgh, and La Salle University in Philadelphia, where he received both the Provost’s Distinguished Educator Award and the Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching.

In Memory...


Brother Bernard Knezich, FSC8 July 2013Vice President for Development 1983-1988Brother Bernard loved to be in the classroom and saw it as his “stage” where he performed his teaching. In addition to Bethlehem University, Brother Bernard performed at: La Salle Academy, Second Street, NY; La Salle Institute, Troy, NY; St. Joseph School; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; and Christian Brothers Academy, Albany, NY.

Brother Anthony O’Connor, FSC24 January 2013 Executive Vice President 1973-1978Brother Anthony was one of the three founding Brothers at Bethlehem University in 1973. He taught in many high schools in the New York Metropolitan area: Bishop Loughlin, St Bernard’s, St Augustine’s, and in Troy and Buffalo. He taught in colleges and universities in the Philippines, where he earned an MA and Doctorate in English; Cambridge, England; as well as in the States at the College of Santa Fe in New Mexico; Christian Brothers University in Memphis, Tennessee; Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois; and at The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. His final 18 years in ministry were at Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island.

Dr. Jacqueline Sfeir (’77)5 April 2013Faculty Member 1984-2005, Dean of the Faculty of Education 1996-2003 Dr. Sfeir was a Palestinian expert in early childhood education. She worked for 21 years at Bethlehem University and with many local and international non-governmental organizations. In 2001, she was appointed to a five-year term as a member of the Pontifical Council for the Laity. In 2005, she founded MaDad, an independent company that uses and develops the Holistic Integrated Approach, also referred to as holistic education, in its work with both local and regional actors who deal and interact daily with children.

Dr. Raja’i Dajani9 February 2013Member of the Board of Trustees 1997-2013Dr. Dajani made great contributions to the Palestinian health sector. He was the Director of the Dajani Hospital for Women in Jerusalem, set up by his father, who was also an eminent Palestinian doctor and one of the co-founders of the Palestinian Red-Crescent Society. He established two scholarships for the Nursing students of Bethlehem University in honor of his parents, Dr. Mahmoud and Dr. Naheel Dajani.

Brother Austin Bernabei, FSC5 February 2013Professor 1987-1989Brother Austin graduated from Manhattan College, received a Master of Science Degree from Catholic University of America, and Master and Doctorate Degrees in Nuclear Physics from New York University. In addition to teaching at Bethlehem University, his assignments included St. Raphael’s School, Rhode Island; Manhattan College, Novitiate; Scholasticate and Rongai Agriculture/Technical School in Kenya; St. Martin’s Secondary School in St. Vincent-West Indies; Cathedral High School in El Paso, Texas; and La Salle College in Ansfrere, South Africa.

Sister Catherine Litecky, CSJ20 May 2013Summer Teacher 1996Sister Catherine taught chemistry and theology and served as Registrar at the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, Minnesota for many years. For two years she was the assistant in the Juniorate program for the Sisters of St. Joseph. Her last ministry was Women at the Wall, a Spiritual Center she established with Eleanor Lincoln. Her brother, Brother Cyril Litecky, is Assistant to the Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem University, where Sister Catherine taught in the Summer of 1996.

Dr. Irene Hazou (’77) Vice President for Academic Affairs2012-present

Dr. Hazou is a graduate of Bethlehem University and a faculty member since 1980. She was the Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs from 2001 to 2012.

Dr. Hazou is Bethlehem University’s first female Vice President, and the first Palestinian to hold the position of Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Father Jamal DaibesDean of Faculty of Arts2008-2013

Since 2003, Father Jamal has been the Chairperson of the Religious Studies Department. The Department’s Fourth International Conference on Christian-Muslim Relations was held this October in Bethlehem.

Father Jamal has been named Rector of the Latin Patriarchate Seminary, Beit Jala, but will continue teaching in the Bethlehem University Religious Studies Department.

Professor Mo’in HallounDean of Faculty of Arts2013-present

Professor Halloun earned his PhD in Ancient Semitic Languages from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem.

Professor Halloun joined the University’s Department of Arabic Studies in 1985, and he will continue to serve as Chairperson of the Department of Arabic Studies.

Brother Stephen Tuohy, FSCVice President for Development2013-present

Brother Stephen was most recently the Director of SECOLI, the fundraising office of the Brothers’ Rome Generalate for nine years.

While in Rome, Brother Stephen was Vice President of the International Catholic Bureau for Children (BICE) and a board member of the International Catholic Center for Cooperation with UNESCO (CCIC).

Brother Robert Smith, FSCVice President for Academic Affairs2007-2012

Brother Robert served as Vice Chancellor in 2008 while continuing as Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Brother Robert is now Vice President of the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota.

Brother Jack Curran, FSCVice President for Development2003-2013

With his colleagues in Bethlehem and the newly established Washington, DC office, during his 10 years at Bethlehem University Brother Jack helped welcome more than 35,000 campus visitors, establish the Alumni Office and Student Ambassador Program, and upgrade the website.

Brother Jack is now Vice President for Mission at Manhattan College in New York City.

Comings

Goings



Signum Fidei: $150,000 +Anonymous (3)Bethlehem University Foundation Custody of the Holy Land Erzbischöfliches Generalvikariat Köln Friends of Bethlehem University in England and UK, In memory of Mrs. Samira Al-Araj Hassassian

Founders Club: $50,000 +Mr. Elias Aburdene and Ms. Annette Aburdene Association en faveur de la Bethlehem University EOHSJ - Grand Magisterium Friends of Bethlehem University in the United Arab Emirates German Association of the Holy Land Mr. Frank Jungers MISSIO Murex S.A. Pontifical Mission for Palestine The Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Trustees Club: $25,000 +Mr. and Mrs. Bassam Aburdene Belgian Technical Cooperation Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand Eadeh Family, In loving memory of Musallam and Oafa Eadeh through the love of JesusEOHSJ - Canada, Toronto Lieutenancy EOHSJ - USA Eastern Lieutenancy EOHSJ - USA Northwestern

Lieutenancy Mrs. Suad Juffali Saint Paul Foundation Schmidt Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. John Steger Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wolfe

Chairman’s Club: $10,000 +Anonymous The Asfari Foundation Assumptionist Fathers Sir Roland Bertin Bethlehem Association Scholarship Fund Mr. Robert Brass Caritas Veritatis Foundation Catholic Charities USA Christian Brothers St. John’s Community EOHSJ - Germany Lieutenancy EOHSJ - USA North Central Lieutenancy EOHSJ - USA Western Lieutenancy Sir and Lady Michael J. Hall International Federation of Catholic Universities The John C. & Carolyn Noonan Parmer Private Foundation Sheikh Khaled Ahmed Al Juffali L’Oeuvre D’Orient Sir and Mrs. Hugh L. MacKinnonSister Mary Kay Milne, OSU Munib R. Masri Development Foundation, In memory of Mrs. Samira Al-Araj HassassianMr. and Mrs. Vincent Shaw Ms. Nicole Sidoti, In memory of

Helen Sidoti United Holy Land Fund

Chancellor’s Club: $5,000 +Dr. and Mrs. Samir Abu-Ghazaleh, In honor of the people of PalestineAnonymous (2)Bank of America Matching Gifts Bank of Palestine - Bethlehem BranchMr. and Mrs. James L. Charles CNEWA De La Salle Brothers of the Christian Schools, DENA District De La Salle Provincialate William J. Ginivan and Nancy A. McBride Mr. Fuad Kattan and Mrs. Micheline Kattan Karen J. Linder Mann Family Trust Mary P. Dolciani Halloran Foundation Middle East Children’s Alliance Ms. Jeanne Marie Neilson, LCSW Her Excellency Lady Mary C. O’Brien, LGCHS Sister Anne Phibbs Mr. and Mrs. Imad Qasim Saint Brigid’s Parish Mrs. Mary A. Simon Mr. Wafa I. Soufan Sovereign Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem United Palestinian Appeal

for your generosityThank You

1 September 2012 – 31 August 2013


Mr. Harry Wallace Brother Hilary Walsh, FSC

Vice Chancellor’s Club: $1,000 +Mrs. Elaine Jeires Abu Rumman, In memory of Mrs. Samira Al- Araj HassassianAnonymous John Albina Mr. Sa-ed J. Al-Budeiri Mr. Bashir Anastas and Mrs. Heather Haxo Phillips Eng. Dimitri Araj Dr. George F. Araj, In memory of Mrs. Samira Al-Araj HassassianDr. Jacob S. Araj Eng. Jamal Araj, In memory of Mrs. Samira Al-Araj HassassianArchdiocese of New York, In honor of His Eminence Cardinal Edwin F. O’BrienMrs. Aurora Arias Association for Higher Education Access and Disability Jim Bartmettler Dr. Kathleen Batato Egan Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation Bethlehem Association Jim and Ginger Biedron Dr. Marc-Antonio Bisotti Dr. and Mrs. Marcello Bisotti Linda and David BohanMs. Barbara Boigegrain Mrs. Jane A. Borst, In memory of Lawrence B. BorstHelen and Frank BradyJ. Henry Butta Paul Byrnes Bishop Colin Campbell Brother Kenneth Cardwell, FSC Christian Brothers Community Christian Brothers of the Midwest Christian Brothers Roncalli Community Christians Aware Father Richard D. Clark Commissie Caritas Congregation of Our Lady of Sion/Notre Dame de SionMr. and Mrs. Glenn M. Creamer Mrs. Tamara Dabdoub Mrs. Fadwa Dajani De La Salle College

Deeds Foundation IncMs. Anne Dockery His Eminence Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, In honor of His Eminence Cardinal Edwin F. O’BrienMr. and Mrs. Paul Donnelly Mr. Peter Doris Dr. and Mrs. Jared H. Dorn Elizabeth Glidden-Boyle EOHSJ - England and Wales Lieutenancy EOHSJ - Netherlands Lieutenancy Margild and Alexander Ercklentz William Guy Evans, Jr., KC*HS Msgr. Martin E. Feild Lady Anita M. Finie Five Brothers Investment Col. Richard Flahavan, KC*HS Mr. and Mrs. Denis Frechtling Friends of Bethlehem University in Ireland Ms. Gail Conder Gibson Ms. Erica Hahn Mrs. Paula Harris Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hazboun Mr. Ghassan HazbounMrs. May Hazboun-TheodoryMrs. Rita Hazboun Mr. and Mrs. Tony R. Hazbun Holy Land Olive Oil Prof. Nicholas S. Hopkins Prof. Markus Höyng Lindsey Humes, In honor of Dr. Irene Hazou’s appointment as Academic Vice PresidentJudge G. Humphries Lee and Ginnie Huntsman Jawhar Family Scholarship Association Andrew and Diana Jezycki Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Johnson Mr. Nils and Mrs. Josephine Kamsvaag Father John Keenan Mr. Eugen Keller Ambassador Jean Kennedy SmithWalter & Judith A. Kimbrough, Jr. Mrs. Geraldine E. King Elias and Carolyn Khoury Munir Jamil Khoury Kongregation D. Christi Schulen Father Robert Kurvers Geraldine Lawhon

Mary L. Levin Archbishop George J. Lucas § Barbara and Patrick LynnMr. and Mrs. Nadim N. Mansour Matthews-Sullivan Fund Mr. and Mrs. Marshal McMahon Famiglia Meoli Don and Ione Minore Mr. Klaus Mogge Ms. Ann K. Morales Rev. John Joseph Murray Mr. George Nasra Diane Allen Nixon Notre Dame de Sion Ecce Homo Community His Eminence Edwin F. O’BrienJohn Bosco O’Hagan, In memory of Baby Mary O’Hagan § Order Sons of Italy in America - National Headquarters§ OSIA NYS Grand Lodge Foundation Inc.Pilgrim Center of Hope Richmond James River Lions Club Ms. Patti Riippa and Mr. Vernon Marince Mr. Isaac Sahhar Saint Agnes Church Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Saint Simon’s Parish Yasuhiko “Mike” Sata Father Peter SharrocksMrs. Elizabeth Sheridan Mr. Hisham Shtayyeh Brian and Betty Singer-Towns Sisters of St. Paul de Chartres Mr. and Mrs. Sandor Straus John Viste and Elaine Strite Sunnybank | Acacia Ridge Parishes Australia Teresian Association Thomas E. and Mary J. Eyerman Foundation Mr. Brian Thompson Thor Group Inc. Mario Gustav H. Toumayan, In honor of Brother Jean T. Manuel, FSCMr. and Mrs. William Voss Westmoreland Congregational United Church of Christ Patrick White and Pauline Smetka


Sister Stephanie Wilson, OSU, In memory of John M. Wilson, Jr.

Special Friends: $500 +Dr. and Mrs. Edward Abraham Anonymous Anonymous, Thanksgiving for the support of Br. Peter BrayMr. Bernd Asbeck Ascension Catholic Church Mr. and Mrs. Michael N. BandakMr. Robert L. Berner, Jr. Bethlehem Icon School Mr. and Mrs. Elias Botto Br. James Miller Social Justice FundJohn and Christine Brown Rev. Joseph P. Callipare Claire and George CareyMs. Susan M. Castellan Catholic Chaplaincy of the University of Sheffield Mr. and Mrs. Larry Caton Centre for Biblical Formation - Ecce HomoChristian Brothers Community at Manhattan College Christian Brothers High School Alumni Association, In honor of Brother Neil KieffeDrs. Stephen and Cheryl Colecchi Msgr. Charles Cooper Robert F. Crawford, M.M. Comm. Frank I. Deiters Dr. Guy J. and Mrs. Gisela R. DiSpignoMs. Noreen Dunn Mr. and Ms. David Egee Dr. and Mrs. Erwin H. Engert, Jr. Episcopal Diocese of Northern California Evie and Victor York ExxonMobil Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Paul Faherty Mrs. Donna H. Finch Marjane and Jim Frane Father David A. Gamble H. E. Francis Cardinal George, OMI Mr. Mike Giacaman Mr. Christian Gil Mr. Garrett Kenneath Glynn Dr. Karl-Heinz Grass Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Hazbun

Father Nicholas Joseph Hoogeveen ICAHD-UK T. E. and Huda Jackson, In memory of Hadiya BitarMichelle Jezycki Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Keene Mr. and Mrs. Hans Kruitwagen Mr. Francois Kunc, SC Mr. and Mr. Peter Martens Mr. and Mrs. George F. McGuire, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald A. MemoMs. Marie Mitchell Mr. Benjamin Monastero III Mrs. Margaret Mooney Mr. Nassar Nassar Father Kevin Neal Sir Anthony Ordona Our Lady of the Sacred Heart - The Retreat Parish of Corpus Christi Mr. and Mrs. William Z. Plachy Sir Richard L. Purdon, KGCHS and Lady Susan A. Purdon, LGCHSMr. and Mrs. Makram Qumsieh Sister Marianne Race Barbara Reynolds, In memory of Joseph ReynoldsSaint Margaret’s Catholic Church Saint Perpetua Church Mr. Jamal A. Sa’d Mr. Anthony M. Salameh Mr. and Mrs. Marwan A. Shtayyeh § Sons of Italy Lodge #321 IncYoung and Eunice Stewart Tantur Ecumenical InstituteMrs. Gill Tebbs Terra Sancta PilgrimagesShibley Telhami and Kathryn Hopps Ms. Constance van Wesemael Mr. and Mrs. Burhan Yanes Mrs. May Young

Century Club: $100 +Mr. and Mrs. David E. Abboud Sam AbukittahDr. and Mrs. Raphael Addiego Mr. and Mrs. Ken Adolph D. Lee Alekel and Charles T. Peterson § Mr. and Mrs. Enrico L. Annichiarico

Anonymous (11)§ Anonymous Anonymous, In memory of Mrs. Samira Al-Araj HassassianAnonymous, In memory of my sister Nadia Salman Victoria and Michael ArmstrongRaul and Yolanda Atler Kathleen and George Austin Sir Ross and Lady Janet Bacica Jim and Lee Ann Badum, EOHSJ Alma R. Ball, LGCHSMary H. Ballard Mr. and Mrs. Nader Barakat Gerald R. Barnes Dr. and Mrs. Gabriel John BatarsehMr. and Mrs. William Bean Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Becquet § Barbara K. Bennett§ Mr. and Mrs. John A. Bennett, Jr.Mr. Frits and Margaret Bergman § Mr. Patrick BergmannMr. and Mrs. James Boozer Dr. John W. Borelli, Jr. Ms. Sharyn K. Bozied Tony and Marie Brear Ms. Elisabeth BremekampMr. and Mrs. Richard J. BrennanDr. Louis C. Breschi Broeders van De La Salle Brothers of the Christian Schools Saint Peter’s High School Rev. Msgr. Hans A.L. Brouwers Joanne and Charles Brown Mrs. Marie-Luise Buchwald Fr. John R. BurkeMost Rev. Raymond L. Burke, Prefect Mr. and Mrs. Paul Chester Bush Mr. and Mrs. Bruce B. Butler Mrs. Moira Butler Mr. and Mrs. John Butterfield Mr. Guy A. Butterworth, In honor of Brother Joe Loewenstein, a friend and champion of Palestinian educationMs. Carole A. Cannon Mrs. and Mr. Catherine CareyBrother Robert Carnaghi, FSC Eugene J. CarusoJack and Gerry Casey Catholic Theological Union Dr. Frank Cave



Mr. and Mrs. Raymond C. Ceasar Mrs. Rose Celis Mr. and Mrs. Cherrington § Mr. and Mrs. Andrew R. ChoquetteRev. Msgr. Joseph A. Ciampaglio Sr. Consuelo CelisMr. and Mrs. Roy T. Chen § Mr. Michael P. ChildroseSuzanne Ching Christian Brothers Community - Bethlehem Christian Brothers of the Midwest, Inc. Christian Brothers Saint Patrick Community Church of St. Pius X Charles F. Clifford, KHSMr. and Mrs. James Coady, Ph.D. Archbishop Paul Coakley§ Mr. and Mrs. Franco A. Cocola Anthony F. Colao Colgate-Palmolive CompanyMr. and Mrs. John Connell § Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin A. CoolDr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Coppinger Mr. Raymond Corby Donald F. and Mary K. Costello, In honor of the Lasallian bravery and steadfastness stands against every enemy; In memory of Richard, Sophie and Michael CostelloPeter and Deirdri CostelloMr. Alan Cram and Rev. Pamela M. Cram Mr. Adrian Crook Mr. and Mrs. Paul Crossey Brother Matthew Cunningham, FSR§ Mr. and Mrs. John M. CurranMr. and Mrs. Robert D’Acquisto Msgr. John R. Dale Mr. Paul Darbyshire Mrs. Deborah Darnes Jim and Marilyn DayJoseph T. and Judith E. DeGrinney De La Salle Collegiate High SchoolM. Dentinger and C. Trantow David J. Depew Dr. and Mrs. George DiDonna

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Di Giacomo Mrs. and Mr. Mary Dillon Sister Joan Dombrowski, PBVM Dominican Sisters of Springfield, ILDr. Charles W. DormanMr. and Mrs. John Dorward Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Dorsey Mr. Albert Doumar Tom and Karen Dowd § Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Downes Drs. Brian and Gloria Duffy Sister William Eileen Dunn, D.C.Mr. Lynn Durham, Jr. Alicia Dwyer and Derek Ryder, Kathleen, Michael, James and Lisette Dwyer Emanuel and Barbara Eads Bob and Donna Earley Mr. and Mrs. Peter F. Eder, In memory of Archbishop Giovanni De Andrea; In honor of Reverend Robert J. PostA. M. EdwardsMr. John Carroll Egan Mr. and Mrs. John T. ElserMr. Joseph Elwood Brother Chris Englert, FSC M. et Mme. Abel Erondel Mr. Barry and Mrs. Angela Fairweather Rev. Joseph P. Fallon Mr. and Mrs. Nabil Farage Ms. Mary D. FarrellMr. Anthony J. Fasano Frank and Joan Fielding Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Finnegan, Jr. § Mr. and Mrs. Kevin J. FitzpatrickMs. Mary K. Fitzgerald Rev. Martin Flatman on behalf of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Eynsham, Oxford, UK Drs. PR and CM Fletcher Gerald F. FloodMary Folsom Charles H. Foos § Mr. Douglas C. FrankeMr. Paul and Mrs. Margaret Freedman Mr. and Mrs. David J. Fregeau Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Friel Brother Michael Fugger, FSC Mr. and Mrs. David J. Gaffey

§ Ms. Lynn GananceMr. John Joseph Garvey Ms. Margaret Garza Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gattineau Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Geraghty Ray A. Gerritzen, Esq.Mr. Mark Gibbons Brother Columba Gleeson, FSC Mr. and Mrs. John E. Glenski § Ms. Joan A. GocheeMarie-Hélène Gold Dennis and Monica Golden § Mr. and Mrs. William GordonChrista M. Gorman § Grand Lodge, State of Illinois Order Sons of Italy in AmericaBrother Paul Grass, FSC Mr. and Mrs. Edward D. Grayson Prof. Henry A. Green Ms. Meghan Green Msgr. Edmund GriesedieckMr. and Mrs. Lorren D. Griffin, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. David Guimont Mr. Piet Haarmans, To celebrate Pete Haarman’s 80th birthdayNajib Habesch, In loving memory of Dr. Octave N. HabeschAlice Hajjara-Hazboun Dr. and Mrs. James Hall Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Hammerly Michael Hanifin Rev. Lawrence and Ms. Mary HansenMr. John Hardman, KCSG § Mr. Raul HaroMs. Madeleine A. Hazboun Judith Koll Healey Brother Eric Henderson, FSCBrother Peter Henderson, FSC Frank and Cecilia Herrera Mr. John Anthony Hilton Rev. Rudolf Hinz Pat and Zaida Hoggard Rev. Harry Holden § Hopeck FamilyBill and Mary HopfingerMr. and Mrs. Joseph V. Hosack, Jr. Tom and Peggy Howen, In memory of Sally Howen and Joe KupishBishop Howard Hubbard Mrs. Esme Hughes Mr. and Mrs. Frank HughesMr. Kent H. Hughes


Mr. and Mrs. Hani Imam ‘77 Mr. Joseph E. Imbriaco Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Ingram Ms. Nancy Iredale Dr. Arland and Wilhelmine Jacobson Deacon Sir and Lady Henry Jacquemet Mr. Jais James and Mrs. Jessy James Tess and Dan JarquioMs. China Jessup Dr. L. P. Jiminez Lady Etty H. Joham Brother Thomas Johnson, FSC Mr. Alan R. Jones Tony Hanna Jouzy Dr. and Mrs. Albert G. KaramMr. Nagib N. N. Kasbary ‘13 Mr. and Mrs. Harry Katz Mr. Larry Keany, KCHS James Keefe, KHS His Eminence William H. Keeler Dr. David H. Kelly Brother Dominic Kennedy, FSC Dr. George H. KhouryRev. James C. Kidder § Mr. Albert N. Kirchner§ Mr. George KirschBrother Charles Kitson, FSCDr. and Mrs. Robert Klocke, M.D. George M. Kloster Ann Kohl § Mr. and Mrs. Bradley R. KonopaskeRev. Owen W. Korte Mrs. Rosemarie Kosik Sister Pat KozakDr. Andrew and Rev. Janice Krouskop Rev. Raymond J. Kupke, Ph.D. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred A. Lagan, CFA Rev. Marshall Larriviere Ms. Patricia M. Latteri mw Loes Laurent-DijkerMr. and Mrs. James Leahy John LeddyMr. Louis le Mahieu Dennis Lester § Ms. Kelly A. LewandowskiBrother Joseph J. Loewenstein, FSC Dr. and Mrs. Gerald F. Loftus

§ Mr. Francois LouisBarbara Marie Lubinski Mr. Ron Lucas, In memory of Ken LucasMr. and Mrs. Les and Jan. Macaskill Mr. and Mrs. Owen Mahon Mr. Tony Mahon, KCHS Mrs. Betty Majaj Fr. John Malone Bishop Vincent Malone § Marco Polo Building Corp.Ms. Robin R. Markle, In honor of Brother Jack Curran, in grateful thanks for his service§ Ms. Judith Marquardt§ Mr. Francis J. MarshallMr. and Mrs. D. G. Martin John P. Martin, M.M. Issa, Laila, Mona, and Ramsey Mashy Ms. Areej M. R. Masoud ‘13§ Dr. and Mrs. Anthony F. Mastrianni, M.D. § Dr. and Mrs. David Mastrianni, M.D.§ Mr. and Mrs. Carlo MatteucciMr. and Mrs. Earl G. Mattock Mr. and Mrs. Richard May Gerald P. McAfee Ms. Lorraine McArthur§ Mr. and Mrs. Bernard P. McCauleyJoe McDonald and Madeleine Raymond Jim and Ann McGill Brother Joel William McGraw, FSC, In honor of Brother Neil Kieffe; In memory of Brother Vincent Malham, FSCJohn and Vera McMahon Daniel Medinger, KHS Mr. David H. Memo Alice T. Meyer, In memory of Sister Catherine LiteckyMr. Christian J Michener Msgr. Dennis L. Mikulanis, KCHSRev. Thomas Millane Mrs. Cheryl Minvielle M. and Mme. André Miquel § Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. MooneyMs. Alice S. Moore Mr. and Mrs. Jim Morris § Mr. Joseph Mosca

Mr. and Mrs. Glennon D. Mueller Mr. and Mrs. David Muirhead, In memory of Helene Graczyk’s love of the Holy LandDan and Elizabeth Mullen Mr. and Mrs. Farid A. Muna Maha and Mitri Muna Mitri and Silvia MunaMr. Donald W. Muncy Mr. and Mrs. David Murphy Joyce Murphy, In honor of Father Don WilletteDaniel R. Murray Dr. Walid S. Mustafa Carolyn and Jim Neff Charlotte NessethMs. Daisy G. NevesNicholson & Olson, CPAS Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Nilson Mr. Joseph T. Nix John and Alison Noble Mrs. Anthea Norman-Taylor Rev. Peter Nuesser Sir John H. Nutley, KCG*HS Mr. and Mrs. Maurice D. O’Daniel Dr. Titus Odedun M.D. MRCS, FRCSFr. Thomas M. O’Donnell Rev. Robert H. OldershawBill O’Keefe Timothy and Julia O’KeefeJack and Honey O’Leary, In honor of Brother Joseph Loewenstein’s good work and generosityMr. Joe Oram Carolyn Osiek, RSCJ Father John Ossola Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters Mr. W. Dennis Owen, AFSC Mr. Webster J. Owen, Jr. § Mr. and Mrs. Giacomo J. ParisiMrs. Fely Parker Mr. and Mrs. V. Robert Payant Mrs. Eileen Pearce John and Joyce Petro Rev. Alison Phillipson Mr. Matthew R. Pico Nancy and John PielemeierFather Mark Pierce John Carmen Piunno Sir Richard and Lady Katherine Pizzato



Mr. and Mrs. Michael Player § Mr. James F. PooleBrother Patrick F. Power, FSC Ra’ed Qawasmeh Catherine A. QuigleyMs. Frances E. RadencicMr. and Mrs. John Q. Rathbone Mr. Jean Raucent Nancy ReichelBrother Joseph P. Reilly, FSC § Ms. Carolyn J. ReresMrs. Anne RichardsCurt and Marybeth Ries John Ring Dr. Patrick Ring Msgr. Mark RivitusoMr. and Mrs. David W. Robinson Sister Consilio Rock, RSM Richard and Jane RodehefferMr. and Mrs. Grant T. Roderer Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rogers Brother James J. Roszak, FSC, In memory of Brother Vincent Malham, FSCBeth and Paul Royer Rev. Edgar Ruddock Ms. Gayle L. RuediMr. Oscar Ruiz Rev. Patrick J. Rush Ms. Anne Russell, In honor of PAX CHRISTI, meeting at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Derwood, MD, USAMiss Jane Russell Mary Catherine Ryan Sacramento Bethlehem Sacred Heart College Ms. Grace H. Said St. James Cathedral § Saint John and Saint Joseph Rosary Altar SocietySaint Joseph’s Collegiate Institute Saint La Salle Community St. Paul University DumagueteSaint Peter’s Boys High SchoolLouis A. Santalesa Alex and Lisa Santiago Most Rev. Joseph M. Sartoris Father Henry C. Schmidt Ms. Jenny Schrauder Mr. David R. Schultze II Anne Schweitzer Richard Schweitzer Rev. Donald Senior C.P.

Ms. Kathy SheehanMr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Shepherd Mrs. Betty L. Sherbs Ms. Denise ShirleyMr. and Mrs. Sufian A. Shtayyeh Graeme and Frances Siddle Mr. Robert Sime and Mrs. Anne Marie Sime Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania Brother Dominic Smith, FSC John and Kathy Smith Rev. Father Richard Smith, In honor of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of JerusalemSir Patrick and Lady Filomena SnyderMr. Kenneth Solak Mr. Romell F. Soudah § Ms. Barbara Spiak Ana M. Spitzmesser § Mr. Luigi Squillante§ The Honorable Michael E. Stammel § Mr. Geoffrey N. SteinNadia and Stepho Stephan, In memory of Albert HazbunLinda Stine Dr. Jerald W. Strickland, Associate Vice Chancellor, University of Houston Reinhard and Mary Suchsland Susan S. Sullivan Rt. Rev. and Mrs. William Swing Mark E. SyjutDr. Khalil and Mrs. Samar Khoury Tanas Ms. Hoong Tang§ Mr. and Mrs. Raymond A. Teator § Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. TenzykFr. Richard Tero Dr. Paul E. Teschan, M.D., F.A.C.P.§ Mr. and Mrs. Edwin J. Tobin§ Mr. and Mrs. John M. TobinMr. Kamel Totah Ms. Margaret M. Trepal Benigno and Teresita Trigo Ms. Ruby Triplett Rev. Msgr. Charles F. Troncale § Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Vallee Mrs. Cornelia van Bunnik Sonia Vandama

Herr Geert van Dartel Mr. Maarten Van den Oord Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vasut Dr. Julian and Cheryl Verde Mrs. Marilyn K. Vierra Ken and Pat Vincent Kristin Walker, LHS, In memory of Linda WalkerDeacon Robert A. Walker, M.D., KCHS, To my loving wife Linda Walker§ Mr. and Mrs. Jerry WainmanMr. and Mrs. Michael E. Wall John R. Walsh Agnes and Frank Ward Patrice M. Ward Mr. and Mrs. John Warta and Family Mr. Anthony Watkins Dr. and Mrs. John G. Watkins III Brother Robert Werle, FSCJ. Michael Whitaker MD Father Josef Wick § Mr. Thomas R. Wilkey§ Mr. Keith R. WilsonChristy Wise Mr. and Mrs. John S. WoodwardMrs. Elisabeth Wrobel Mrs. Lorraine C. Ybarra Dr. Kathleen C. Yosko Robert and Dianne Younkin § Mr. and Mrs. Frederick W. ZaluckiMr. and Mrs. Mario Zelaya Mr. George T. Zirnhelt and Mrs. Susan Zirnhelt

Silver Anniversary: $25 +Dianne Aaronson, In honor of Father Peter Morgan’s 50 years of priesthood Mrs. Christie Abegesah Mrs. Donna I. Abramov Rev. Michael P. Ahlstrom § Ms. Joan T. Ambrose§ Diane and Michael AllenMrs. A. J. Allison Anonymous (7)Anonymous, In honor of Dianne AaronsonAnonymous, In honor of Dianne Aaronson’s birthdayMr. Gregory J. Appleton Lawrence and Carolyn Arena


Ms. Gloria S. Ash Dr. Abe W. Ata Rev. John S. Baggley § Ms. Geraldine V. BairdAnna, Robert, Peter, Monica Barber, for hope and light Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Barran William Bault Dr. Daniel Beauchamp Brother Dominic Berardelli, FSC JoAnn Bergesen Boria Berna Mr. and Mrs. Michael M. Berzowski Rev. and Mrs. Canon Timothy Biles Mr. and Mrs. Norman Boyer Eleanor Shaheen Braddock, M.D. Rev. Allen J. Bratkowski Brother Christopher Buck, FSC § Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Buono§ Ms. Luella Buono§ Mr. and Mrs. Stephen P. BuonoRev. John Burger, SSC Rev. Martin J. Burnham Mrs. Bernice Burton Mrs. Pauline Burton § Ms. Vida M. BusheyMr. Matthew Butler § Mr. and Mrs. David M. CairnsMr. and Mrs. Martin Canning § Ms. America Cardazzi§ Mr. John CardazziMr. and Mrs. Lynn Carlton Miss Maureen Carroll Mrs. Elizabeth Carruthers Bernadine Castagnola-Carpenter Ms. Joan M. Castellan Dr. and Mrs. John Castle Juan C. Catapang § Ms. Frances T. Cerone§ Mr. and Mrs. Thomas ChillemiMs. Patricia Clock § Ms. Walda W. CobainMr. Tony Commissaris Brother James Connolly, FSC The Honorable Geoffrey S. Connor, Esq. Father John Conrad § Mary Corvino and FamilyMr. and Mrs. Rodney Coulon Mrs. Rita Courthold Mr. William L Crozier Pedro L. Cuellar and Eva R. Cuellar

Sheila Curran § Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Curro§ Ms. Irene Daoust-Coyne and Mr. Bill Coyne§ Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Darrigo, Jr.Andrew and Emily Davis § Ms. Carol Davitt§ Ms. Marge M. Davitt§ Ms. Kathleen DeFelice§ Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. DeJulioRev. Charles E. Des Ruisseaux § Ms. Patricia DesimoneRev. Daniel B. Devore Mr. G. and Mrs. Elaine Dewhurst Gunter und Inge Dierschke Miss Tohfe Dihmes § Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Distell§ Ms. Sharon G. Dixon§ Mr. and Mrs. Walter DlugoleckiRev. Joseph M. Doyle, SSJ § Ms. Catherine DuffyDenise Dunne § Ms. Mary S. Dwyer§ Ms. Kathryn B. EdickMr. and Mrs. Richard A. Eichler Father Gregg Elliott, In memory of Janette Elliott, with love forever§ Mr. and Mrs. John R. EnnisBrother Edward Everett, FSC § Mr. and Mrs. Jay R. Fagan,Mr. Ralph Fallone § Mr. and Mrs. Carmine FedericoMs. Sheila M. Ferguson Mr. Robert Fernandes § Ms. Flora FiaccoMs. Serry Fitzpatrick Mrs. Sharon Laurine Flowers § Ms. Ann Forno§ Ms. Judith FornoMr. and Mrs. Athol Forrest § Ms. Jean Francois§ Ms. Mary C. Frazier§ Mr. Tom Fremgen§ Mr. Frederick M. FuscoFather Cyrus Gallagher § Geneva Lodge 2397 Order Sons of Italy in AmericaMrs. Kathie Gerdes Sister Barbara Gfeller, SNJM Pat and Shirl Giacomi Ms. Susan Gibbs Dr. Georgia L. Gill § Ms. Emma J. Godell

Mr. Donald J. Gotschall Dr. John C. Greenwood Gail M. Gresser § Mr. Joseph A. GrimaldiMr. and Mrs. Paul B. Grun J. Hammand Sister Mary Hanrahan Rev. Lynn B. Harrington Mr. and Mrs. David Hart Mr. Richard Hayden Mary Ann F. Hayward Mrs. Margaret K. Healy § Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. HenekaMrs. Veronica A. Hertel, In honor of Rev. Ron LewinskiMrs. Patricia Hoare Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Hooey Rev. Stephen E. Hook Ed Horvat Mr. James L. Howell § Mr. and Mrs. Edward InnellaKhelood Jarjis Denise Jezycki and Maria Sandoval Ms. Kathy Jones § Ms. Emily M. JordanNader Jouzy Rev. James J. Kane § Ms. Eileen C. KappesRev. John Kasper, OSFS Dr. Kenneth Nicholas Kast Steve and Jennifer Keep Mary Jo Kelly Rev. James P. Kiesel Fr. Richard R. Kramer, KCHS Amira and Timothy La Marca, In honor of Faustina Solis Dr. Marcella La Spina § Ms. Bridget LaBrie§ Ms. Carmela J. LaCivita§ Ms. Marie A. Ladouceur§ Rae Lanzilotta§ Ms. Phyllis LasherAurora H. Lazo Rina Leming on behalf of Rona K. Obert and Pat Cramton, In honor of Christmas 2012§ Ms. Patricia B. MackeyFr. Stan Mader § Tim and Jean Mahar§ Mr. and Mrs. William K. MaharMr. and Mrs. Donald Mahoney Mrs. Johanna Mannes



§ Mr. and Mrs. Frank T. ManticaMr. Edward M. Marks, Jr. Brother William Martin, FSC Mrs. Venancia Mashiane Ms. Vera Masrieh-Homsi § Ms. Joan McCabeRebecca McCabe, To celebrate Trish Healy’s birthdayMr. David McCarthy § Mr. William K. McLoughlinDes and Marjorie McMahon Mrs. Rosemary Mellor, OBE, JP, DHS § Mr. and Mrs. Eric B. MentJamie A. Merrill § Ms. Helen Mertz§ Ms. Margaret M. MinkJulie Moentk Colin and Jamie Monk Mrs. Phyllis Mooney Mr. and Mrs. Matthew A. Morici Ms. Aida Mouchabeck Brother Frederick Mueller, FSC § Ms. Margaret Nania§ Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Nardacci§ Ms. Geraldine T. Nardacci§ Ms. Maureen G. NardacciDr. Frank Neal Dr. Yvonne A. Nelson § Mr. Gerald R. NicklasMr. and Mrs. Jose M. Niembro Mr. and Mrs. Russell Norris Mr. Ruben Nunez § Ms. Jean M. O’DonnellMs. Bernadette O’Leary Rev. Jeremy Oliver Mrs. Irenea Openano § Mr. Michael P. Oropallo§ Ms. Josephine Giagu Palawsky§ Mr. Walter Palawsky§ Ms. Theresa Parese§ Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. ParryMs. Mary Patania Linda Pelayo § Mr. and Mrs. Biagio Pellegrino§ Ms. Barbara J. PettitProfessor Alain Pique § Ms. Jean A. Plume§ Ms. Diane M. PoirierMr. Gus Porteners Joan Pritchard Mr. and Mrs. D W. Pryor

Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Quaintance, Jr. § Ms. Maria QuattrocchiDr. Sir and Lady Collin Quock Mrs. Karen Rachal § Ms. Marylyn T. Raleigh§ Tom and Lisa Raus§ Religious Venerini SistersMattie Renn Mrs. Ann Ross Maryanne Rusinak § Ms. Mary Alice Russo§ Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Ryan§ Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Ryan§ Mr. and Mrs. Leo F. Salvagni§ Mr. and Mrs. Everett W. Sargent§ Tom and Lynda SavrineMargaret Sberna Mr. P Scahill § Ms. Michele A. Scambelluri§ Ms. Margaret Scattareggia§ Ms. Theresa SchillingerRev. Francis X. Schmidt Sister Eileen Schuller § Ms. Gretchen C. Schulz§ Mr. and Mrs. Harry W. ScrantonMr. Duel Scroggins § Ms. Yvonne D. Scully§ Mary Lou and Angelo SerafinoKhalid M. M. Shadeed Mrs. Marilyn Shakespeare Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Sheridan § Ms. Molly ShookDr. and Mrs. Adnan A. Shqirat ‘77, In memory of Mrs. Samira Al-Araj Hassassian§ Ms. Cornelia J. SiligatoSisters of Mercy Sister Marie Skidmore Dr. Emmett J. Slingsby Mrs. Heather Sangster Smith Ms. Angela Smith-Aumen Mr. and Mrs. Mark Snell Margaret Snowden, In memory of all my family members who have diedA. Francis Soucy, OFM Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Sovel Rev. Adam Sowa Ms. Anne Stapleton Sister Florence Steichen, CSJ § Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Stenard

Ms. Laura J. Sterling Mr. and Mrs. C. Stevens § Ms. Ursula M. Sturn§ Ms. Sylvia J. Summa§ Ms. Candida R. SuraciMr. Mike Suttill Dr. and Mrs. Robert Tabash § Ms. Dorothy A. TaglientoMr. and Mrs. Phil Thielen Mr. Jack W. Tleel Trinie Tolentino Mr. and Mrs. Michael Toso Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Turner § Mr. Mark A. Ventimiglia§ Ms. Agatha VerrelliChristine Wahl § Mr. John F. WaldronCarol Ann Walton, LC*HS Ms. Sharon B. Ward § Ms. Margaret J. WaterburyMr. and Mrs. Robert F. Watts § Ms. Frances A. White§ Patricia and David Whitford§ Ms. Rose M. YonkersMichael Yoshii Dr. and Mrs. Robert P. Younes, M.D. Mrs. Joyce Zien § Ms. Constance M. Zobie§ Mr. and Mrs. Peter R. Zuzolo

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2 October 2013 International Conference on Christian - Muslim Relations6 October 2013 Opening Ceremony of the Jubilee Year7 October 2013 Painting/Picture Exhibition: 40 Years of Service11 October 2013 Conference on Palestinian Literature23 October 2013 Conference - Social Sciences 1 November 2013 Celebration Gala in Chicago, IL3 November 2013 2013 Legacy Dinner in Washington, DC to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Bethlehem University6 December 2013 Special Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony24 December 2013 Christmas Midnight Mass6 February 2014 Commemorative Tree Planting Ceremony24 - 28 March 2014 Health Awarness ActivitiesApril 2014 Business Market15 May 2014 De La Salle Day Celebration12 June 2014 Special Graduation Ceremony

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Tuition and Fees Tuition and Fees Paid by Students 4,202,247.00Tuition and Fees Through Scholarships 801,209.00Tuition and Fees from Loans 90,920.00Staff Waiver, Workstudy, and Early Payment 75,833.00Total Tuition and Fees $ 5,170,209.00

Other Student-Related Income Educational Enterprises 244,991.00Auxiliary Enterprises 63,468.00Institute for Community Partnership 1,005,285.00Total Other Student-Related Income $1,313,744.00

Subsidy and DonationsAnnual Subsidy from Institutions 1,486,962.00Other Donations and Gifts 2,908,656.00Total Subsidy and Donations $4,395,617.54

Projects and Research Grants Administrative Revenue from Grants 57,482.00Restricted Income Released - Grants 263,935.00Restricted Assets Released - Grants 1,627,980.00Total Projects and Research Grants $1,949,397.00Other Sources 250,606.00

Total Operating Income $13,079,573.54* Fiscal year 1 September 2012-31 August 2013, with unaudited figures.

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1. Bethlehem University students gather with a group from KSHG Münster (Germany).

2. Brother Joe Loewenstein with visitors from St. Mary’s Hospital in Schwerte, Germany.

3. Brother Álvaro Rodríquez Echeverría (second from left), Superior General of the De La Salle Brothers, visits Bethlehem University.

4. Catenian Association (U.K.), led by the late Dr. Michael Whelan (far left), founder and national U.K. Chairman of Friends of the Holy Land.

5. Visitors from EOHSJ-Germany gather with Brother Jack Curran, former Vice President for Development, and Brother Peter Bray, Vice Chancellor.

6. Mr. Taha Macpherson, Ambassador of New Zealand in Turkey, explores the technology at Bethlehem University.

7. A delegate from Catholic Relief Services with Brother Peter Iorlano, Coordinator of Institutional Values.

8. Combined visiting groups from St. Philip Evans Church (U.K.) and St. Mary’s Parish (Michigan, U.S.).

9. A group of students from Manhattan College (U.S.) joins Brother Jack Curran, former Vice President for Development at Bethlehem University and alumnus of Manhattan College.

10. EOHSJ-North Central Lieutenancy, led by Fr. Richard Kramer.

11. Brother Jack Curran (left), Dr. Richard Gray (center), and Fr. David Heney (right), during a visit from St. Paschal Baylon Parish (California, U.S.).

12. Bethlehem University students join visitors from St. Paul’s Parish (Boston, U.S.), led by Rev. M Riley (front center) and Fr. Paul Maddison (back center).

13. Visitors from Phoenix, Arizona (U.S.) enjoy lunch in Hotel Management with Bethlehem University student Lina Al-Tamimi.

14. Prof. Dr. Konrad Schmidt, leader from the Archdiocese of Paderborn, stands next to Bethlehem University German Volunteer Franz and Student Ambassadors for a group discussion in Furno Hall.

15. Mr. Joris Van Voorst (far right), national director of the Netherlands branch of Aid to the Church in Need, is joined by Bethlehem University students.

16. Bishop Theodore F. Schneider (middle) listens to a discussion with Bethlehem University students.

17. Knights and Ladies of the Sovereign Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem, who support the Faculty of Nursing, are joined for lunch with Bethlehem University Dean of Nursing, Ms. Mariam Awad; a Nursing student who benefited from their contribution; and Ms. Shahinda Nassar, Development Officer.

18. Prof. Daniel van Steenberghe of the EOHSJ-Belgium brings the Belgian flag to Bethlehem University.

19. Lady Mary O’Brien, Lieutenant of the EOHSJ-Northwestern Lieutenancy (U.S.) enjoys the artwork of the Chapel of the Divine Child at Bethlehem University.

20. Ms. Mary Van Teeffelen talks to a group lead by Rev. Godric Timney about the history of the Turathuna Palestinian Cultural Center.

21. A women’s retreat group from the Sisters of St. Joseph, led by Sister Marianne Race, is joined by Bethlehem University student Ikhlas Dar Thwaib.

22. Brother Joe Loewenstein joins a group from St. Mel’s Catholic Church in Norco, California (U.S.), led by Rev. Emmanuel Ukaegbu-Onuoha, in the Chapel of the Divine Child.

23. A group from the EOHSJ-England gathers behind De La Salle Hall.

24. Dr. Abe Ata (left) of Australian Catholic University talks with Brother Peter Bray, Bethlehem University Vice Chancellor.

25. A group from Catholic News Church of Australia was on campus while Bethlehem University students passed out candy treats for Christmas.

26. The Holy Land Coordination group celebrates Mass in the Chapel of the Divine Child.

27. A group from Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), including Father Larry Snyder, President of CCUSA, enjoys a meal at a local restaurant with Bethlehem University students and staff.

28. Sir Vincent Fean, British Consul General to Jerusalem, discusses politics and student life at Bethlehem University.

29. A German group led by Fr. Haas gathers for a scenic photo on the rooftop of Bethlehem Hall.

30. Bishop Paul Loverde (Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, U.S.) leads a pilgrimage group from the EOHSJ-Middle Atlantic Lieutenancy (U.S.) and joins Brother Peter Bray for lunch in the Institute of Hotel Management.

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joined by students during a visit to Bethlehem University.

32. A guest visitor to Bethlehem University, Mr. Joseph Tawil, plays the bagpipes for a group from the Middlesbrough Diocese of the U.K., led by Fr. Paul Maddison.

33. Visitors from the EOHSJ-Vancouver Lieutenancy, Mr. Patrick O’Neill and wife Ms. Lorna O’Neill, share lunch with Brother Peter Bray and Hanan, a Bethlehem University student.

34. Visitors from the Catholic Academy of the Archdiocese of Cologne enjoy learning about Palestinian culture from students, who are in traditional wedding attire for the annual Palestinian Wedding Day cultural event on campus.

35. Student Nour Qudeimat wears a hat from the Tree of Life visitor group.

36. Fr. Alex Kratz (front, right) of Michigan, U.S., a frequent visitor to campus, brings a pilgrimage group to Bethleham University.

37. Sr. D. José Manuel García-Margallo y Marfil, Spanish Foreign Minister, receives roses from Bethlehem University students Dana Sallam and Hanan Bargouth.

38. A group from Canada, led by Fr. James Mallon, learn about the paintings in the Chapel of the Divine Child.

39. Led by Rev. Canon Biles, a group enjoys a beautiful day and beautiful sight from the top of Bethlehem Hall.

40. Fr. Robert Kurvers and his group from the Netherlands are led on a tour by Brother Jack Curran, former Vice President for Development for Bethlehem University.

41. Brother Peter Bray, Vice Chancellor and native New Zealander, leads a group from New Zealand in a religious song with Bethlehem University students.

42. Visitors from the Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) enjoy a discussion with students at Bethlehem University.

43. Ms. Anna Gunilla Carlsson, Minister for International Development Cooperation of Sweden, visits with Brother Peter Bray, Vice Chancellor; students from the Master’s in International Cooperation and Development (MICAD) program; and undergraduate Student Ambassadors.

44. Representatives from the Palestinian Islamic Bank, including CEO Dr. Mohammed Zakarneh (third from left), visit Bethlehem University.

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1. Bethlehem University students gather with a group from KSHG Münster (Germany).

2. Brother Joe Loewenstein with visitors from St. Mary’s Hospital in Schwerte, Germany.

3. Brother Álvaro Rodríquez Echeverría (second from left), Superior General of the De La Salle Brothers, visits Bethlehem University.

4. Catenian Association (U.K.), led by the late Dr. Michael Whelan (far left), founder and national U.K. Chairman of Friends of the Holy Land.

5. Visitors from EOHSJ-Germany gather with Brother Jack Curran, former Vice President for Development, and Brother Peter Bray, Vice Chancellor.

6. Mr. Taha Macpherson, Ambassador of New Zealand in Turkey, explores the technology at Bethlehem University.

7. A delegate from Catholic Relief Services with Brother Peter Iorlano, Coordinator of Institutional Values.

8. Combined visiting groups from St. Philip Evans Church (U.K.) and St. Mary’s Parish (Michigan, U.S.).

9. A group of students from Manhattan College (U.S.) joins Brother Jack Curran, former Vice President for Development at Bethlehem University and alumnus of Manhattan College.

10. EOHSJ-North Central Lieutenancy, led by Fr. Richard Kramer.

11. Brother Jack Curran (left), Dr. Richard Gray (center), and Fr. David Heney (right), during a visit from St. Paschal Baylon Parish (California, U.S.).

12. Bethlehem University students join visitors from St. Paul’s Parish (Boston, U.S.), led by Rev. M Riley (front center) and Fr. Paul Maddison (back center).

13. Visitors from Phoenix, Arizona (U.S.) enjoy lunch in Hotel Management with Bethlehem University student Lina Al-Tamimi.

14. Prof. Dr. Konrad Schmidt, leader from the Archdiocese of Paderborn, stands next to Bethlehem University German Volunteer Franz and Student Ambassadors for a group discussion in Furno Hall.

15. Mr. Joris Van Voorst (far right), national director of the Netherlands branch of Aid to the Church in Need, is joined by Bethlehem University students.

16. Bishop Theodore F. Schneider (middle) listens to a discussion with Bethlehem University students.

17. Knights and Ladies of the Sovereign Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem, who support the Faculty of Nursing, are joined for lunch with Bethlehem University Dean of Nursing, Ms. Mariam Awad; a Nursing student who benefited from their contribution; and Ms. Shahinda Nassar, Development Officer.

18. Prof. Daniel van Steenberghe of the EOHSJ-Belgium brings the Belgian flag to Bethlehem University.

19. Lady Mary O’Brien, Lieutenant of the EOHSJ-Northwestern Lieutenancy (U.S.) enjoys the artwork of the Chapel of the Divine Child at Bethlehem University.

20. Ms. Mary Van Teeffelen talks to a group lead by Rev. Godric Timney about the history of the Turathuna Palestinian Cultural Center.

21. A women’s retreat group from the Sisters of St. Joseph, led by Sister Marianne Race, is joined by Bethlehem University student Ikhlas Dar Thwaib.

22. Brother Joe Loewenstein joins a group from St. Mel’s Catholic Church in Norco, California (U.S.), led by Rev. Emmanuel Ukaegbu-Onuoha, in the Chapel of the Divine Child.

23. A group from the EOHSJ-England gathers behind De La Salle Hall.

24. Dr. Abe Ata (left) of Australian Catholic University talks with Brother Peter Bray, Bethlehem University Vice Chancellor.

25. A group from Catholic News Church of Australia was on campus while Bethlehem University students passed out candy treats for Christmas.

26. The Holy Land Coordination group celebrates Mass in the Chapel of the Divine Child.

27. A group from Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), including Father Larry Snyder, President of CCUSA, enjoys a meal at a local restaurant with Bethlehem University students and staff.

28. Sir Vincent Fean, British Consul General to Jerusalem, discusses politics and student life at Bethlehem University.

29. A German group led by Fr. Haas gathers for a scenic photo on the rooftop of Bethlehem Hall.

30. Bishop Paul Loverde (Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, U.S.) leads a pilgrimage group from the EOHSJ-Middle Atlantic Lieutenancy (U.S.) and joins Brother Peter Bray for lunch in the Institute of Hotel Management.

31. Mr. John Gatt-Rutter and other European Union representatives are

joined by students during a visit to Bethlehem University.

32. A guest visitor to Bethlehem University, Mr. Joseph Tawil, plays the bagpipes for a group from the Middlesbrough Diocese of the U.K., led by Fr. Paul Maddison.

33. Visitors from the EOHSJ-Vancouver Lieutenancy, Mr. Patrick O’Neill and wife Ms. Lorna O’Neill, share lunch with Brother Peter Bray and Hanan, a Bethlehem University student.

34. Visitors from the Catholic Academy of the Archdiocese of Cologne enjoy learning about Palestinian culture from students, who are in traditional wedding attire for the annual Palestinian Wedding Day cultural event on campus.

35. Student Nour Qudeimat wears a hat from the Tree of Life visitor group.

36. Fr. Alex Kratz (front, right) of Michigan, U.S., a frequent visitor to campus, brings a pilgrimage group to Bethleham University.

37. Sr. D. José Manuel García-Margallo y Marfil, Spanish Foreign Minister, receives roses from Bethlehem University students Dana Sallam and Hanan Bargouth.

38. A group from Canada, led by Fr. James Mallon, learn about the paintings in the Chapel of the Divine Child.

39. Led by Rev. Canon Biles, a group enjoys a beautiful day and beautiful sight from the top of Bethlehem Hall.

40. Fr. Robert Kurvers and his group from the Netherlands are led on a tour by Brother Jack Curran, former Vice President for Development for Bethlehem University.

41. Brother Peter Bray, Vice Chancellor and native New Zealander, leads a group from New Zealand in a religious song with Bethlehem University students.

42. Visitors from the Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) enjoy a discussion with students at Bethlehem University.

43. Ms. Anna Gunilla Carlsson, Minister for International Development Cooperation of Sweden, visits with Brother Peter Bray, Vice Chancellor; students from the Master’s in International Cooperation and Development (MICAD) program; and undergraduate Student Ambassadors.

44. Representatives from the Palestinian Islamic Bank, including CEO Dr. Mohammed Zakarneh (third from left), visit Bethlehem University.

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Gifts from the local and international communities can be made via check to “Bethlehem University” or by bank transfer. For more information, please contact:Campus Development Office

Bethlehem UniversityPO Box 11407 – 92248 Jerusalem

Tel: +972 2 274 1241 - Fax: +972 2 274 [email protected]

In the United States, Bethlehem University is a tax deductible non-profit eligible for employer matching grants (Tax ID 22-2997011). Checks can be made payable to: “Bethlehem University.” For more information, please contact:

North American Development OfficeBethlehem University

Hecker Center, Suite 3303025 4th St., NE

Washington DC 20017-1102Tel: 202 526 6097 - Fax: 202 526 6096

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The future of Bethlehem University in the Holy Land depends on the kindness of friends like you! Consider how you can join us in our work to develop a brighter future for our students:

• Please keep our students, faculty, staff, alumni and all those who live in the Holy Land in your prayers;

• Consider investing financially by donating a gift to Bethlehem University. More than two-thirds of our operating budget is underwritten through contributions from individuals and organizations committed to supporting our mission;

• Plan to visit us at Bethlehem University during your next trip and meet our academic staff and students who benefit so greatly from your support.

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