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Spring Luncheon 2025

2025-06-11T11:36:42-04:00June 11th, 2025|Categories: At the monastery, Lifestyle, Photography|

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 [...]

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Building Bonds in Brookland: A Vibrant Neighborhood Picnic at Angel Park

2023-07-19T07:32:23-04:00July 19th, 2023|Categories: At the monastery, Lifestyle|Tags: , |

On Saturday, July 15th, the Brookland Neighborhood Picnic attracted a large crowd, around 400 people, gathered in Angel Park on the grounds of the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America. Neighborhood residents including the friars who live in the Monastery came together to share and foster friendships. In addition to food and fellowship, there [...]

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