Bishop William Kenney recently visited Kenilworth to bless the offices of the Friends of the Holy Land and meet some of the national volunteer team.

Bishop William Kenney with General Manager, Sean Higgins, and national volunteers (left to right) Lyn Morris, June Palmer and Pam Highton

During his visit he spoke with General Manager, Sean Higgins, about the work of the FHL, both in this country and in the Holy Land. Recent projects in and around the Bethlehem area include the setting up of a new candle factory, largely funded by the FHL. Sean confirmed that “this project was our first major contribution to growing the infrastructure in the area and providing future employment for a number of families. It would also manufacture candles that previously had only been available by importing them into Palestine”.

During this visit, Bishop William discussed with the volunteers their work to ensure the office was manned on a regular basis to manage the increasing number of enquiries from FHL Parish Groups around the country.

Peter Rand, FHL National Vice-Chairman, said “It was a very opportune time for Bishop William to visit the offices, with our first National Gathering of Friends due to take place at St. Francis of Assisi, Kenilworth on 19 November”.

If you would like to make a contribution to the FHL or to know more about the Friends of the Holy Land, then visit our website (www.friendsoftheholyland.org.uk), contact us by email at friendsoftheholyland@btconnect.com or call the National Office at 2, Station Road, Kenilworth on 01926 512980.

Notes to Editor
About the Friends of the Holy Land
The Friends of the Holy Land (FHL) was established in England & Wales in 2009. It is a registered charity and assists the Christian Community in the Holy Land.

The objectives are to raise awareness of the difficulties they experience, to encourage prayers to be offered for their intentions, to generate and channel financial resources to provide them with a sustainable future and encourage visits to the Holy Land to meet with local Christians.

Financial support is provided to Parishes and Schools and families within the Christian Community to enable them to live a fruitful and rewarding life in their homeland.

This is all achieved with the backing and blessing of Anglican and Catholic Bishop’s in England & Wales. The FHL is non political.

Contacts
Dr Michael Whelan KSG, KGCHS, Trustee & National Chairman FHL
01926 857580 Mobile: 07802 871610

Peter Rand MBE, Trustee & National Vice-Chairman
01926 852163 Mobile: 07879 422866

FHL, 2 Station Road, Kenilworth CV8 1JJ
General Manager – Sean Higgins
01926 512980 Fax 01926 850946
friendsoftheholyland@btconnect.com
http://www.friendsoftheholyland.org.uk
Registered Charity Number 1130054