Welcome to the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America

At the Monastery

  • Washington Post Features the Franciscan Monastery

    The Washington Post featured the Franciscan Monastery’s Hermitage in the weekend edition. Click here to read the article! Read more >>

  • Memorial Day Tribute

    The friars at the Franciscan Monastery honor the Holy Land Franciscans who have answered the call of duty. We remember those who have gone home to the Father and we honor those who are Read more >>

In the Holy Land

  • Pope Francis to visit birthplace of his namesake on saint’s feast day

    VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis will visit the birthplace of his namesake, St. Francis of Assisi, on the saint’s feast day, Oct. 4. The Vatican confirmed the trip May 23. Archbishop Domenico Sorrentino Read more >>

  • The Only One of Its Kind, Terra Sancta Museum Will Open in the Old City of Jerusalem in 2015

    Fr. Pierbattista Pizzaballa OFM, Custos of the Holy Land expounds on the importance of the world’s only museum dedicated to the history and origins of Christianity, which is scheduled to open in 2015 in Read more >>


When you support the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America, you support an historical landmark and an oasis of peace in the middle of busy Washington, D.C. But your support does so much more. Your support provides assistance to Christians in the Holy Land. You allow Christianity to remain and thrive in the Holy Land. Support us today.