Welcome to the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America

At the Monastery

  • The Feast of St. Anthony

    St. Anthony is one of the church’s most beloved saints, but do you know why? In this episode of the Friar’s Corner, Father Larry Dunham explains the history of this incredible saint. Join us Read more >>

  • The Feast of the Sacred Heart

    During the month of June we celebrate the Feast of the Sacred Heart. Do you know the origination of the Sacred Heart imagery and its meaning? Father Michael Cusato explores the meaning of this Read more >>

In the Holy Land

  • Syria’s suffering: Franciscan monastery bombed

    An increasingly worrying situation in Syria; we have compiled the latest news coming from the friars of the Orontes. One of the monasteries of the Custody was destroyed.       Read more >>

  • The first international symposium on sustainable pilgrimages

    On Earth Day, Jerusalem inaugurates the first international symposium on sustainable pilgrimages that was started by the demand to prepare the city and its pilgrims to a higher level of awareness of the cultural 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.