We, the Council of Patriarchs and Heads of Churches of Jerusalem, are here today in Taybeh in solidarity with the local community following an intensifying trend of systemic and targeted attacks against them and their presence. We ask for the prayers, attention, and action of the world, particularly that of Christians globally. On Monday, 7 July 2025, radical [...]
“How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace, who brings good news,” (Is. 52,7) Declaration of the Catholic Ordinaries on the Ceasefire in Gaza The Catholic Ordinaries of the Holy Land welcome the announcement of the ceasefire in Gaza, which aims to end the hostilities in Gaza, return the Israeli hostages and [...]
The Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America is pleased to announce its upcoming Annual Mass with benefactors and Benefit Dinner. This meaningful occasion will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at the historic Franciscan Monastery in Washington, D.C. Purchase Tickets View Sponsorship Opportunities The Franciscan Monastery of [...]
On the evening of Saturday, October 28th, the thirteenth annual Mass and Benefit Dinner took place at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America. This event aims to raise awareness among the American public about the mission carried out by the Franciscan Friars of the Custody of the Holy Land for over eight centuries [...]
Jerusalem, 10 October 2023 Dear Friends of the Holy Land,On Saturday 7 October we woke up to the sound of the sirens and we suddenly found ourselvesin a state of war. All of you are probably apprehensively following this situation through thevarious media.What we want to share with you, now, is the need to pray and [...]