POSTPONED: 2026 Fr. Drew Christiansen Lecture at the Catholic University of America
We are sorry to announce that this year’s lecture at the Catholic University has been postponed due to extenuating circumstances. We will share our new date as soon as possible.
On November 3rd, join the Institute for the Study of Easter Christianity at the Catholic University of America and Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) for the annual Fr. Drew Christiansen Lecture at the Catholic University of America. This year’s lecture will feature Mr. Farid Jubran, who serves as Public & Governmental Affairs Advisor to the Roman Catholic diocese for Cyprus, Israel, Jordan, and Palestine. Mr. Jubran’ lecture “The Lord is the Maker of Them All” The Church’s Vision for Building a Holy Land of Equals will discuss challenges and opportunities for building a Holy Land of equals for the Abrahamic faiths in Palestine and Israel.
H.E. ArchbishopGabriele Giordano Caccia of the Apostolic Nunciature USA will deliver an opening blessing for the event.
Mr. Farid Jubran serves as the Public & Governmental Affairs Advisor for the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, providing strategic legal guidance and representing Catholic institutions across the region. An attorney educated at the University of Michigan Law School and the Law Faculty Academic Studies Division in Israel, he previously served as General Counsel for the Custodia Terrae Sanctae and worked with the Society of St. Yves. In addition to his leadership within the Patriarchate’s curia, Jubran has contributed to high-level diplomatic efforts, including serving on the legal team for negotiations between the Holy See and the State of Israel.