Archdiocese of Washington pilgrimage sites
Always wanted to make a pilgrimage but need to stay in the U.S.? Here’s a list of pilgrimage sites in Washington, D.C. including the Franciscan Monastery. Read More.
Brookland’s Underground Catacombs
Did you know there are underground catacombs in Washington, D.C.? And they’re located at the Franciscan Monastery! Read More.
Christmas message from the Holy Land Franciscan Custos
In special Christmas message, Holy Land Franciscan Custos urges unity among Christians, Jews and Muslims in the Holy Land. Read more.
Catholic D.C. includes the Franciscan Monastery
Find the Franciscan Monastery on these maps of special sites to explore in Washington, D.C. Read more. (Image Credit: wamu.org)
Ancient mosaics in the Church of the Nativity restored
Over 1300 square feet of ancient mosaics in the Church of the Nativity fully restored in time for Christmas pilgrims. Read more. (Photo Credit: Thomas Coex/AFP)
Holy Land Christmas in Washington, D.C.
Franciscan Monastery helps bring Christmas in the Holy Land to Washington, D.C. Read more. (Photo Credit: CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn.)
Churches along the Jordan near reopening
Churches along the Jordan River near the famous baptism site of Jesus could reopen within a year after decades of being uninhabited. Read more. Photo Credit: Christopher Sprake/Shutterstock
Pope Francis and the “martyred land of Syria”
Pope Francis expresses desire to be close to “martyred land of Syria” in letter to Holy Land Franciscans. Read more. (photo credit: Vatican News)
Advent begins in Bethlehem
Holy Land Franciscans begin Advent at the Basilica of the Nativity joined by friars from all over the world. Read more.
Holy Land Franciscan Commissaries meet in Jerusalem
Holy Land Franciscan Commissaries meet in Jerusalem to discuss their efforts to connect people all over the world to the Holy Land. Read more.