The Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in Washington, DC is pleased to host once more the Seven Nights of Lights (Luminaria), a beloved tradition now in its 26th year. For more than two decades, parishioners, pilgrims, and benefactors have marked Christmas Eve by honoring loved ones with a candle lit along the Rosary Portico. Join [...]
Join us on Sunday, November 2 at 4:00 PM for a free concert featuring the talented musicians of the Magnificat Institute of Jerusalem at the Franciscan Monastery. The Magnificat Institute of Jerusalem, the music school of the Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land, promotes dialogue and harmony through music education open to all faiths and backgrounds. [...]
November 1, 2025 – Mass 5:00 pm The Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America is pleased to announce its upcoming Annual Mass and Benefit Dinner to be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at the historic Franciscan Monastery in Washington, D.C. Join us as we honor His Excellency, Bishop Paul S. Loverde, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Arlington. In addition, we [...]
