Welcome to the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America

At the Monastery

  • 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 >>

  • His Excellency Ronald G. Precup

    His Excellency Ronald G. Precup Father Jeremy Harrington, OFM, Guardian and Commissary, and Friars at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land extend to the family of Ronald G. Precup our sincerest condolences. The Read more >>

In the Holy Land

  • 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 >>

  • Syriac bishop: Extremism jeopardizes Syrian Christians’ safety

    Catholic News Service JERUSALEM (CNS) – Growing extremism in Syria could jeopardize the safety of all Christians, said Syriac Catholic Bishop Gregoire Melki of Jerusalem. “It is a very sad situation and we are 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.