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Let the sacredness and beauty of the Monastery bring you a deeper experience of the suffering of Christ through a special tour each Friday in Lent.

Student Lenten Pilgrimages

These special programs are offered during Lent to students who take the daily tour of the church and Catacombs and pray the Stations of the Cross, weather permitting, at the outdoor stations in our garden.  Following the Pilgrimage, each student is presented a certificate of participation with a blessing. Students may make the pilgrimage with family or a [...]

Enjoy the beautiful gardens at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land while learning about its plants, architecture, history and shrines.

Garden Tour

Enjoy the beautiful gardens at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land while learning about its plants, architecture, history and shrines. Free tours are held every Saturday, 11 a.m. and noon, with guides from the Franciscan Monastery Garden Guild. Meet at the visitor center, 1400 Quincy St. NE, Washington, DC 20017; myfranciscan.org and fmgg.org; 202-526-6800. Call to arrange a group tour. [...]