All Day

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

On the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary, Masses for the Holy Day will take place at 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.  in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Visit the calendar of events to see all the happenings at the Monastery.

Veneration of the Tilma of Our Lady of Guadalupe

The Franciscan Monastery is hosting a replica of the tilma of Our Lady of Guadalupe for the Solemnity of the Assumption. The tilma will be available for veneration in the sanctuary of the monastery church before and after Masses and during regular business hours. Visit the calendar of events to see all the happenings at the Monastery.

Garden Guild Open Gardening

Join us during open gardening hours Wednesdays throughout the summer from 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. 1400 Quincy St. NE, Washington, DC 20017 (behind the monastery and gift shop). No experience necessary to help us in the herb and vegetable gardens. All produce is donated to the friars, local convents and local churches and non-profits helping feed those [...]

The Feast of the Assumption Marian Tour

A special Marian Tour will be offered at the Monastery at 1pm on August 15th, the feast of the Assumption.  The tour focuses on the seven joys of the Blessed Mother, visiting the replicas in the Church and the Gardens associated with these joys. The seven joys of the Blessed Mother are the basis for a [...]