6:00 a.m. (sunrise) Sorrow turns to joy as we celebrate the Risen Christ! Mass will be held in the Grotto, weather permitting. Masses will also be held at: 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:00 noon Visit the calendar of events to see all the happenings at the Monastery.
Join us for Saturday's Vigil Mass, with music provided by the chorus from Stone Ridge Academy of the Sacred Heart.
Masses at 6:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (followed by blessing of bread and lilies) and 5:30 p.m. Find special gifts for St. Anthony's Feast Day. Visit the calendar of events to see all the happenings at the Monastery.
On Sunday, June 18, the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land will observe a Catholic tradition dating back to the 14th century. Following the noon Mass (weather permitting) we will process with the Blessed Sacrament and celebrate Benediction at a temporary altar outside the church. This tradition celebrates a public witness of our Catholic faith in [...]
Franciscan Junipero Serra was canonized by Pope Francis here in Washington, DC, and the Monastery hosted special observances in connection with the event. Recalling that celebration, we will celebrate the 7:00 a.m. Mass and welcome visitors for coffee afterward. Visit the calendar of events to see all the happenings at the Monastery.
The Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America commemorates the Transfiguration—and the shrine on Mount Tabor in the Holy Land—with a depiction of Jesus transfigured before his disciples, with Moses and Elijah. At Mass on the weekend of August 5 and 6, the Feast of the Transfiguration, Masses will begin with a visit to our [...]
The friars of the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America will celebrate the Feast of St. Clare of Assisi with Masses at 6:00 and 7:00 a.m. Visit the calendar of events to see all the happenings at the Monastery.
On the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary, Masses for the Holy Day will take place at 6:00 a.m. (Blessed Sacrament Chapel) and 9:00 a.m. (the Tomb of Mary near the Garden of Gethsemane), and 5:30 p.m. (Blessed Sacrament Chapel). Visit the calendar of events to see all the happenings at the Monastery.
October 31st 5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass November 1st 6:00 a.m. Mass 7:00 a.m. Mass Visit the calendar of events to see all the happenings at the Monastery.
The Franciscan Custos of the Holy Land will preside and preach at the 10:00 a.m. Mass Sunday, November 12th to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the Franciscans' custody of the Holy Land. Visit the calendar of events to see all the happenings at the Monastery.