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Also in 2004, Fr. Juan Maria Solana, L.C was
appointed by Pope John Paul II to be Chargé
of the Holy See for the Pontiical Institute
Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center, and he has
been serving in that role ever since.
Fr. Solana, L.C initiated the Magdala project
in 2005, following his vision of a place
where pilgrims could enjoy comfortable
accommodations in a spiritual atmosphere
on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, and Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel.
continues to direct its development. Photo: Mounir Hodaly
www.magdala.org
140 rooms (single, double, triple and suites), which contains the Holy Hosts, was a gift
A glorious present all very comfortably equipped and some
from Pope Benedict XVI when he visited the
Over a century later, the Center in Jerusalem, boasting a breathtaking view of the historic Holy Land in 2009.
Old City of Jerusalem.
a venue rich with religious, historical and
cultural interest, remains faithful to its original In July 2006, the Notre Dame Center opened
mission, ofering a meeting place for pilgrims Pilgrims and guests seeking spiritual comfort a permanent Exhibition of the Shroud
from all over the world and people of diferent are invited to use the facilities of the Our Lady of Turin, helping pilgrims gain a deeper
faiths. of Peace Chapel, located inside the building. understanding of Christ and his sufering in
Occasional concerts take place in the chapel, the places that they will visit in the Holy Land.
which ofers excellent acoustics and a 200
The Notre Dame of Jerusalem Guest The exhibition, the irst of its kind, ofers a
House ofers bed and breakfast, half-board year-old restored British organ, donated
documented explanation of the Holy Shroud.
to Notre Dame by a German antique organ
or full-board accommodation, catering to The 22 exhibits include a digitalized life-sized
pilgrims and all visitors alike. The NDC has enthusiast in 2011. The chapel’s tabernacle, copy, a 3-D hologram image and a life-sized
bronze statue of the Holy Shroud.
The Cheese and Wine Restaurant The NDC in Jerusalem is renowned for its food
terrace overlooking the Old City.
Photo: Mounir Hodaly and beverage outlets, open to residents and
non-residents alike. Members of the clergy,
diplomats and international communities
are often seen dining at the NDC, alongside
locals, pilgrims and guests. The Cheese and
Wine Restaurant features over 40 diferent
types of imported gourmet cheeses and an
extensive wine list, with over 60 diferent local
and imported vintages. The Rooftop, which
can seat nearly 60 indoors and 120 on the
terrace, boasts spectacular views of the Old
and New City and, on a clear day, beyond
the Judean Desert to the Mountains of Moab.
Allegro Bistro & Café is the ideal location
to meet for cofee or a light meal, with an
attractive terrace overlooking the grounds
of the complex. Guests can select from a
rich choice of international cuisine, including
European, Middle Eastern and Mexican
inspired dishes. The Notre Dame Dining
Room, serving three meals a day, is open
both to residents and non-residents and is
particularly popular with tourists and groups
for its excellent value bufet lunch.
Fr. Juan Maria
Solana, L.C
29
Alegro Bistro Cafe. Photo: Mounir Hodaly
appointed by Pope John Paul II to be Chargé
of the Holy See for the Pontiical Institute
Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center, and he has
been serving in that role ever since.
Fr. Solana, L.C initiated the Magdala project
in 2005, following his vision of a place
where pilgrims could enjoy comfortable
accommodations in a spiritual atmosphere
on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, and Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel.
continues to direct its development. Photo: Mounir Hodaly
www.magdala.org
140 rooms (single, double, triple and suites), which contains the Holy Hosts, was a gift
A glorious present all very comfortably equipped and some
from Pope Benedict XVI when he visited the
Over a century later, the Center in Jerusalem, boasting a breathtaking view of the historic Holy Land in 2009.
Old City of Jerusalem.
a venue rich with religious, historical and
cultural interest, remains faithful to its original In July 2006, the Notre Dame Center opened
mission, ofering a meeting place for pilgrims Pilgrims and guests seeking spiritual comfort a permanent Exhibition of the Shroud
from all over the world and people of diferent are invited to use the facilities of the Our Lady of Turin, helping pilgrims gain a deeper
faiths. of Peace Chapel, located inside the building. understanding of Christ and his sufering in
Occasional concerts take place in the chapel, the places that they will visit in the Holy Land.
which ofers excellent acoustics and a 200
The Notre Dame of Jerusalem Guest The exhibition, the irst of its kind, ofers a
House ofers bed and breakfast, half-board year-old restored British organ, donated
documented explanation of the Holy Shroud.
to Notre Dame by a German antique organ
or full-board accommodation, catering to The 22 exhibits include a digitalized life-sized
pilgrims and all visitors alike. The NDC has enthusiast in 2011. The chapel’s tabernacle, copy, a 3-D hologram image and a life-sized
bronze statue of the Holy Shroud.
The Cheese and Wine Restaurant The NDC in Jerusalem is renowned for its food
terrace overlooking the Old City.
Photo: Mounir Hodaly and beverage outlets, open to residents and
non-residents alike. Members of the clergy,
diplomats and international communities
are often seen dining at the NDC, alongside
locals, pilgrims and guests. The Cheese and
Wine Restaurant features over 40 diferent
types of imported gourmet cheeses and an
extensive wine list, with over 60 diferent local
and imported vintages. The Rooftop, which
can seat nearly 60 indoors and 120 on the
terrace, boasts spectacular views of the Old
and New City and, on a clear day, beyond
the Judean Desert to the Mountains of Moab.
Allegro Bistro & Café is the ideal location
to meet for cofee or a light meal, with an
attractive terrace overlooking the grounds
of the complex. Guests can select from a
rich choice of international cuisine, including
European, Middle Eastern and Mexican
inspired dishes. The Notre Dame Dining
Room, serving three meals a day, is open
both to residents and non-residents and is
particularly popular with tourists and groups
for its excellent value bufet lunch.
Fr. Juan Maria
Solana, L.C
29
Alegro Bistro Cafe. Photo: Mounir Hodaly
