On Friday, 19 March, Bethlehem University hosted Father Paul Maddison, Parish Priest of St. Ives and Papworth, Britain, along with pilgrims from Britain, USA, Spain, Australia, and Ireland.

The guests had lunch in the University cafeteria with two students: Ramzi Qumsiah and Rawan Khater. The students spoke about daily life in Bethlehem, their challenges and successes, as well as hopes and plans for the future.

Following lunch, Brother Vincent Malham, President-Vice Chancellor, welcomed Father Paul and the Pilgrim Group as they visited the historic Bethlehem Hall on campus. Brother Vincent spoke about the significant role of Bethlehem University in the Holy Land as the largest employer in the Bethlehem area and in providing Palestinian youth with hope for a better future – made possible with the important support and encouragement from our international friends and benefactors.

Brother David Scarpa, Director of Teaching Development and La Sallian Mission, introduced a multimedia presentation about Bethlehem University, and, along with Mr. George Sahhar, Public Relations / Development Office, led the group on a campus tour which included a visit to the Water and Soil Environmental Research Unit; the Palestinian Heritage Center, Turathuna; the University Chapel; the Brother's Residence; and the scenic view from the balcony of Bethlehem Hall. Mr. Sami El-Yousef, Vice President for Finances and Planning joined the group for a discussion about Bethlehem University and its mission in the Holy Land.

Bethlehem University was delighted to host the following guests:

• Rev. Paul Maddison (Britain)
• Rev. Tony Rogers (Britain)
• Mrs. Pat Richardson (Britain)
• Mr. Peter McEwan (Britain)
• Mrs. Chris Fletcher (USA)
• Dr. Peter Fletcher (Britain)
• Mr. John Fletcher (Britain)
• Mrs. Kathy Bishop (Britain)
• Sr. Kathleen Flannegan (Britain)
• Mr. George Aldridge (Britain)
• Mrs. Josie Aldridge (Britain)
• Mr. Jose Niembro Priede (Spain)
• Mrs. Elizabeth Niemham (Ireland)
• Mrs. Margaret Moffat ((Britain)
• Dr. Andrew Ostor (Australia)
• Dr. Nessa Ward (Ireland)