The Monastery Gift Shop, tours and all public events are cancelled through May 15. In response to the DC Government’s request to close all non-essential businesses, the Monastery is closing the church through May 15. The upper and lower gardens will remain open every day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the Portiuncula Chapel is […]
In response to the DC Government’s request to close all non-essential businesses, the Monastery is closing the church effective March 26 through April 30th. The upper and lower gardens will remain open every day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Portiuncula Chapel is also open for private prayer only.
Let the sacredness and beauty of the Monastery bring you a deeper experience of the suffering of Christ and Christians around the world through a special tour at 1:00 p.m. each Friday in Lent. Please remember that groups of six or more should schedule your group in advance. Reservations can be made online or by calling 202-526-6800. Visit […]
Join us at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America on April 3rd for this devotion that offers witness to Jesus’ Passion and Death. At each of the fourteen stations we prayerfully memorialize and visualize the journey of Christ to the Cross. To be held indoors. Visit the calendar of events to see all the […]
The Franciscan Monastery’s popular Easter Lily & Palm Cross Sale is back. Lilies and 20” palm crosses will be available Palm Sunday weekend (April 4 -April 5) at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land, 1400 Quincy St. NE, Washington, DC 20017. Order Easter lilies and palm crosses for yourself, as a gift for a friend, or as […]
“Preparing for Holy Week” Retreat Day led by Fr. Greg Friedman, OFM A retreat led by Fr. Greg Friedman, OFM on Saturday, April 4, from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land, 14th and Quincy Streets, NE, Washington, DC. Fr. Greg Friedman will offer reflections on the two Passion Narratives (Matthew and […]
The Palm Sunday Vigil Mass is at 5:00 p.m. on April 4, 2020. Visit the calendar of events to see all the happenings at the Monastery.
CUA University Singers Durufle Requiem The University Singers are Catholic University’s largest ensemble. With 80-100 voices, this choir performs across the repertory and recent performances feature works by Kodály, Fauré, Dove, and Brahms. The concert is free and open to the public. Free off- and on-street parking. Red Line to Brookland/CUA, H6 Metrobus four stops […]
Celebrate Palm Sunday at the Franciscan Monastery. Mass: 8:00 am, 10:00 am (with outdoor procession, weather permitting), noon and 2:00 pm (Misa en español). Visit the calendar of events to see all the happenings at the Monastery.
The Franciscan Monastery’s popular Easter Lily & Palm Cross Sale is back. Lilies and 20” palm crosses will be available Palm Sunday weekend (April 4 -April 5) at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land, 1400 Quincy St. NE, Washington, DC 20017. Order Easter lilies and palm crosses for yourself, as a gift for a friend, or as […]
Observe Holy Thursday at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America in Washington DC. Details coming soon. Visit the calendar of events to see all the happenings at the Monastery.
Join us at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America on April 10th for this devotion that offers witness to Jesus’ Passion and Death. At each of the fourteen stations we prayerfully memorialize and visualize the journey of Christ to the Cross. To be held outdoors, weather permitting. Visit the calendar of events to see […]
Commemorate the Lord’s Passion with the Franciscan Monastery at 3:30 pm on Good Friday as part of the Triduum leading up to Easter. Visit the calendar of events to see all the happenings at the Monastery.
Join us on Good Friday, via livestream this year, in union with our brothers and sisters in the Holy Land and around the world, and walk with us in prayer as we reenact the Burial of Jesus. Please visit this web page on Good Friday (April 10) at 7 p.m. EST to view the burial service live from the Franciscan […]
Observe the Great Vigil of the Resurrection beginning at 8:00 p.m on April 11th. Visit the calendar of events to see all the happenings at the Monastery.
Sorrow turns to joy as we celebrate the Risen Christ! Mass schedule: 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and 12 noon. Spanish Mass will be held at 2 p.m. Visit the calendar of events to see all the happenings at the Monastery.
Sorrow turns to joy as we celebrate the Risen Christ! The sunrise service will be held at 6AM in the Lourdes Grotto.
Buy monastery-grown and local herbs, vegetables and flowers, take a tour of the historic Franciscan Monastery gardens, and enjoy food and craft vendors at the annual Franciscan Monastery Plant and Herb Sale. Saturday, April 25 (9 am - 6 pm) and Sunday, April 26 (8 am - 3 pm) Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land 1400 Quincy St. NE, […]