The Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land expresses concern about the ongoing hostilities in the Holy Land. In these hours watch carefully the plight of civilians on both sides of the conflict, and we pray that the parties may reach an agreement of a just and lasting peace. "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem" - Psalm [...]
Washington DC, September 25, 2023 Dear Brothers and Sisters, May the Lord assure you with His peace! I am pleased to invite you to a Mass of Thankgiving presieded by His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, OFM, with the presence of the Most Rev. Fr. For Patton, OFM: Sunday, October 15, 2023 h: 11 am at Franciscan [...]
Enjoy free concerts on one of the city’s best organs at “Music at the Monastery,” a monthly recital series cosponsored by the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land and the American Guild of Organists (DC Chapter). Upcoming concerts include: Oct. 9: Russell Weismann, St. Jane Frances de Chantal Nov. 13: Carl Schwartz, All Hallows, Davidsonville Dec. [...]
The friars at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land are planning a bus day trip to New York, Monday, Oct. 17, to see the special exhibit, “Jerusalem 1000-1400: Every People Under Heaven,” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Holy Land friars have loaned items and consulted on the exhibit. Visit myfranciscan.org/museum for details, a [...]
Celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land. The Transitus, which marks the passing of St. Francis of Assisi from earthly to eternal life, will be Monday, Oct. 3, 7 p.m., 1400 Quincy St. NE, Washington, DC 20017. The service begins in the church, with a candlelight procession [...]