What is the EOHSJ? - Get to know The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem

Have you ever been to a Chrism Mass or a Rite of Election, or some major celebration at the Cathedral, and all of a sudden in the procession you see women dressed in black capes and men dressed in white capes and you're asking yourself, who are these people? We’re here to tell you all about the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.

The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem is the only lay institution of the Vatican State charged with the task of providing for the needs of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem and of all the activities and initiatives to support the Christian presence in the Holy Land. Members dedicate themselves to personal sanctification, fidelity to the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, and support of the Christian Community in the Holy Land.

The Order is divided geographically into 52 Lieutenancies and Magistral Delegations in 33 countries. The Lieutenancy is governed solely by the Lieutenant, who is appointed by the Grand Master, and who reports directly to the Governor General in Rome. The Lieutenant is assisted by a Council. The Western Lieutenancy consists of nine Catholic Dioceses in five states located in the Western United States; including Honolulu, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Orange, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, San Bernardino, San Diego and Tucson.

For more information, check-out: eohsjwesternusa.org