Vigil Mass for the Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God

Please join us for the Vigil Mass for the Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God at 5:30 p.m. Every Tuesday we hold a special Mass at 5:30 p.m., as part of an ongoing novena honoring St. Anthony of Padua and asking for his intercession. This Tuesday's Mass will include the St. Anthony Devotions. St. Anthony [...]

Ash Wednesday

Start your Lent by observing Ash Wednesday with the Franciscan Monastery. The imposition of blessed ashes will be during the 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM masses. Ash Wednesday is a day of fast and abstinence.

Palm Sunday Vigil Mass – Cancelled

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.

Palm Sunday – Cancelled

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.

Holy Thursday – Cancelled

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.

Easter Vigil – Cancelled

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.

Easter Sunday Mass – Cancelled

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.