Land mines cleared around Franciscan Monastery
Land mines cleared around Franciscan Monastery and long-time pilgrimage site, allowing it to reopen after being abruptly closed 50 years ago. Read more. Photo Credit: Custodia Terræ Sanctæ
Holy Land Franciscans 800th anniversary
In honor of the Holy Land Franciscans 800th anniversary, friars from all over the Holy Land and a multicultural group of artists pilgrimage together through Italy to spread St. Francis’ message of peace. Read more.
Fifth Annual Holy Land Festival
Many flock to Franciscan Monastery for Fifth Annual Holy Land Festival in Washington, DC. Read more.
Consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Lebanon and the Middle East consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary again in plea for peace. Read more. (Credit: Mychel Akl for the Maronite patriarchate)
Holy Land museum opens
Holy Land Franciscans open new museum in the Old City showcasing artifacts from the time of Jesus found in archeological excavations. Read more. AP Photo/Caron Creighton
Bridging cultural divides
Young musicians from the Franciscan’s music school in Jerusalem show audiences that crossing cultural and religious divides is possible on U.S. tour. Read more. (Credit: CNS photo/courtesy Magnificat Institute Jerusalem.)
Greenhouse restoration progress
Holy Land Franciscans and the Monastery Garden Guild work to fully revive the Monastery’s farm and garden through restoration of its greenhouse. Read more. Photo Credit: Adrian Higgins/The Washington Post
Students promote unity
Students from the Custody’s music school in Jerusalem perform in Washington, DC area to promote unity among the Middle East’s different religions. Read More.
Prince William visits the Holy Sepulcher
Prince William completes his time in the Holy Land with a visit to the Holy Sepulcher and is welcomed by the Custos of the Holy Land Franciscans. Read More.
New priests ordained
New priests and deacons, from all over the world, ordained for the Custody of the Holy Land at the Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth. Read More.