from March 28 to 30, 2025
Mariapolis 2025
Talitha Kumi - Beit Jala
The Focolare has been present in the Holy Land for more than 40 years and has as its specific goal to work to strengthen and sustain the identity of the Christian community, as well as to create opportunities for the mutual encounter of persons of varying backgrounds.
Margaret Karram, the President of the Focolare Movement, recently said “The Christian community lives and works according to an evangelical style: it can be a gesture of attention, help given spontaneously, unconditional listening, respect for every creature and for the environment... Wherever we look, we see suffering, parched environments, bitterness that take away even the hope. Where a community lives the Gospel, even the desert can flourish.’
In light of the atmosphere we live in, and in preparation for Easter, the Focolare Holy Land is pleased to invite you to the Mariapolis.
In the Mariapolis, we look forward to you…
To deepen together different aspects of life in light of the Gospel through workshops, seminars
To live an experience of friendship and sharing
To enjoy recreational and cultural moments
The Mariapolis to be held at Talitha Kumi Guest House - Beit Jala
will begin on Friday, March 28, 2025, in the morning (10:00 to 11:30 registration and rooms assignment) and end on Sunday, March 30, 2025, after lunch
Special activities for children and teens are planned
Children under 18 must be accompanied by their parents or a responsible adult.
The Venue
Talitha Kumi Guest House
Talitha Kumi Guest House is one of the best and most comfortable guest houses in Bethlehem area.
The guest house offers 40 tastefully decorated bedrooms, a buffet restaurant, meeting rooms, a terrace and a guest house lobby.
Participation Fees
For the entire program (2 nights and 3 days)
Children up to 4 yrs. old
Free of charge
Children above 4 yrs. old and up to 15 yrs. old
250 NIS/Person
Adults and youth above 15 years old
500 NIS/Person
Adults above 18 years old in single room
750 NIS
1-day full board (B&B and 2 meals)
Children up to 4 yrs. old
Free of charge
Children above 4 yrs. old and up to 15 yrs. old
140 NIS/Person
Adults and youth above 15 years old
280 NIS/Person
Adults above 18 years old in single room
400 NIS
Daily participation (no lodging):
1 meal (lunch or dinner)
65 NIS/Person
Registration to be made with down payment of 200 NIS per person by March 9, 2025
No refundable in case of cancellation by participant
Payments and information contacts:
Gabi Schelenz: 052 233 67 84
Danila Degasperi: 052 951 88 54
Luis Riera: 052 688 48 90
Marcell Tamer: 050 697 55 33
e-mail: info@focolare-hl.org
Let us know if you'll be attending!
