We are pleased to welcome Fr. John Puodziunas, OFM, as the new Commissary of the Holy Land. Fr. John brings not only decades of pastoral ministry but also a longstanding and meaningful relationship with the region. Through years of close collaboration with the friars of the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America, and in [...]
With the proclamation of the Jubilee Year of Saint Francis, it is now possible to obtain a Plenary Indulgence by making a pilgrimage to any Franciscan church or to any place of worship dedicated to St. Francis anywhere in the world, under the usual conditions. But what is meant by “usual conditions”? In addition to praying [...]
On Sunday, June 1st, we gathered for our traditional Spring Luncheon — a beloved annual occasion that brings together the friars of the Franciscan Monastery and the local Brookland community. Following the celebration of the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, nearly 100 friends joined us for a joyful lunch held, as every year, in [...]
Palm Sunday -April 13Palm Sunday Mass at 11 AM Holy Thursday - April 17Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7:30 PMProcession to the Grotto of Gethsemane after Mass.The church remains open until midnight. Good Friday - April 18Stations of the Cross at 3:00 PMLiturgy of the Lord’s Passion andVeneration of the Cross at 3:45 PMBurial service [...]
Pre-orders being accepted through April 8 for beautiful Easter lilies and palm crosses (20" crosses are on stake to put in ground) that you can pick up for yourself, or dedicate in memory/honor of loved ones. Dedications will be placed at the historic Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land. Names of your dedications will be placed on [...]