The U.S. Monastery of the Holy Land Franciscan Friars (not monks) based in Jerusalem. Visit our beautiful gardens and our replicas of Holy Land shrines.

Experience the Holy Land in DC! Dedicated in 1898, the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America is one of our city's most beautiful destinations. Tour our historic church and …

Dec 16, 2025 · The Monastery here in Washington was built to serve those who could not physically travel to the Holy Land and includes replicas of many of the sites that the …

Dec 8, 2025 · The Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America is one of Washington, D.C.’s hidden treasures. It stands as an Oasis of Peace in the middle of bustling Washington.

Dedicated in 1899 and designated a National Historic Site in 1991, the beautiful Monastery church and gardens include unusual, full-size replicas of Holy Land shrines and are the U.S. home of …

Jul 13, 2019 · This monastery in D.C.'s Brookland neighborhood is the U.S. headquarters of the Holy Land Franciscans, whose mission includes raising funds and awareness for ministry in …

Gardens of the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America in the Brookland neighborhood of Washington, DC The Memorial Church of the Holy Sepulcher was designed by the architect …

The Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in Washington, DC is a national shrine run by the Custody’s friars based in America and helps sustain the mission of the Custody.

Sep 30, 2025 · The Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America was built in 1898 as a U.S. home of Franciscans who have historically cared for the shrines in current-day Israel and …

Jan 30, 2025 · At the Monastery Shrine in Washington, the Franciscans host pilgrims. While it is not a parish, a community has emerged around the Monastery, with regular Mass and cultural …