Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center

Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center Welcome to the Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center, a Vatican-owned pilgrims’ center steps from the Old City. We look forward to welcoming you.

Stay, dine, explore, and discover a place through hospitality, the Notre Dame Experience, breathtaking views, fine dining, and unforgettable moments. Founded in 1888 to welcome pilgrims to the Holy Land, the Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center is a Vatican-owned Christian center located just steps from the New Gate of the Old City. Entrusted to the Vatican in 1978 and administered by the Legionaries of

Christ since 2004, Notre Dame serves religious, cultural, charitable, educational, and hospitality purposes while supporting the local Christian community and fostering Christian unity in the Holy Land. More than a place to stay, Notre Dame is a destination where faith, hospitality, culture, and discovery come together. Guests can enjoy comfortable accommodations, the renowned Rooftop Restaurant, Notre Dame Bistro, the Dining Room, conference and event spaces, and the John Paul II Auditorium. Visitors can also explore the Notre Dame Experience, including the Pentecost Room, the Shroud Exhibit, and the 360° Lookout, offering unique opportunities to encounter the history, spirituality, and beauty of Jerusalem. Whether you are a pilgrim seeking to deepen your faith, a traveler discovering the Holy Land, or a local guest enjoying our facilities, Notre Dame offers a welcoming space for rest, reflection, encounter, and renewal in the heart of Jerusalem.

The Sacred Heart of Jesus Returns to Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center!Discover the story behind our new Sacred Heart sculp...
12/06/2026

The Sacred Heart of Jesus Returns to Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center!

Discover the story behind our new Sacred Heart sculpture and the devotion it seeks to renew in the heart of Jerusalem.

As Notre Dame prepares to bless a new statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we reflect on the meaning of this devotion, its place in the spirituality of Regnum Christi, and its historic connection to the Center through the former Sacred Heart Chapel.

As a Pontifical Institute at the service of the Church in the Holy Land, the Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusale...
11/06/2026

As a Pontifical Institute at the service of the Church in the Holy Land, the Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center was honored to welcome Sister Simona Brambilla, Prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, and Sister Tiziana Merletti during their visit to Jerusalem.

On June 2, Notre Dame hosted an evening that brought together consecrated men and women from across the Holy Land for reflection, dialogue, and prayer, followed by the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided over by Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa.

We are grateful for the opportunity to serve as a place of encounter, communion, and support for the religious communities of the Holy Land.

Swipe to see some moments from this special gathering.

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Follow the journey of Sister Simona Brambilla and Sister Tiziana Merletti as they meet with consecrated men and women across the Holy Land and witness the faith that continues to flourish here.

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Yesterday was tough. Today, we continue to thank God for everything.In his June letter from Jerusalem, Fr. David Steffy ...
10/06/2026

Yesterday was tough. Today, we continue to thank God for everything.

In his June letter from Jerusalem, Fr. David Steffy reflects on faith, gratitude, the witness of consecrated men and women serving in the Holy Land, and the signs of hope that continue to emerge even in times of uncertainty.

Read Fr. Steffy's Message from Jerusalem:

Fr. David Steffy reflects on the resilience of those who live and serve here, the inspiring witness of consecrated men and women, the blessings of the Pentecost Room, and the devotion to the Sacred Heart that sustains so many Christians in the land of Christ. It is a message of gratitude, faith, and...

One year ago, on June 7, 2025, His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, blessed the...
10/06/2026

One year ago, on June 7, 2025, His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, blessed the Pentecost Room at the Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center.

In this address delivered during the ceremony, Cardinal Pizzaballa reflects on the role of beauty in evangelization, the importance of preserving Christian memory in the Holy Land, and the enduring message of Pentecost for the Church today.

Inspired by Acts of the Apostles chapters 1 and 2, the Pentecost Room invites visitors to enter the Upper Room and contemplate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the first disciples, marking the birth of the Church.

🎥 Watch the full address of Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa from the Blessing of the Pentecost Room.

https://youtu.be/FBZiOd1E32k

📍 Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center
📍 Jerusalem, Holy Land

One year ago, on June 7, 2025, His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista ...

What is the meaning of the Pentecost Room?In this address delivered during the Blessing of the Pentecost Room on June 7,...
09/06/2026

What is the meaning of the Pentecost Room?

In this address delivered during the Blessing of the Pentecost Room on June 7, 2025, Fr. David Steffy, L.C., reflects on the vision behind this unique artistic project and its message of hope for the Holy Land and the world.

https://youtu.be/b9-LU8BI1UA

Inspired by Acts of the Apostles chapters 1 and 2, the Pentecost Room invites visitors to enter the Upper Room and contemplate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the first disciples, marking the birth of the Church.

Located at the Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center, this immersive artistic experience brings together faith, art, and Scripture in the very city where these events took place.

🎥 Watch Fr. David Steffy's full address from the Blessing of the Pentecost Room.

📍 Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center
📍 Jerusalem, Holy Land

On June 7, 2025, Fr. David Steffy, L.C., Chargé of the Pontifical I...

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