Todd Fickley - Organ Chuck Seipp - Trumpet CHUCK SEIPP is Sergeant Major (retired) from The United States Army Band, “Pershing’s Own”, in Washington, D.C. and is fortunate to have opportunity to collaborate with these two amazing artists performing varied entertaining community concerts as well as moving patriotic programs. TODD FICKLEY is the Organist for National Presbyterian Church [...]
We are glad to invite you to the annual Brookland Community Picnic next Saturday, June 14, from noon to 4 pm! You're invited! Join us at Angel Park, on the grounds of the Franciscan Monastery, for an afternoon of food, and fellowship. There will be games, live music and other activities! This event is brought to [...]
Please join us for a free concert on Thursday, July 24 at 6:00 p.m., featuring the Schola Cantorum of the London Oratory School, performing “Sacred Treasures of England, Spain, and Italy.” The choir is currently on tour in the United States, and this performance at the Monastery is the sixth of eight stops across the country.
Please join us for a free concert on Thursday, July 24 at 6:00 p.m., featuring the Schola Cantorum of the London Oratory School, performing “Sacred Treasures of England, Spain, and Italy.” The choir is currently on tour in the United States, and this performance at the Monastery is the sixth of eight stops across the country.
On Friday, August 2, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Angels of the Portiuncula. This tradition dates back to 1216, when St. Francis of Assisi obtained from Christ a special grace: the possibility of receiving a plenary indulgence for all who visit the chapel of the Portiuncula with sincere repentance. This gift was [...]
Join us for the Transitus of St. Francis! On Friday, October 3, at 7 pm.The Transitus—commemorating St. Francis’ passing into eternal life—will be preached and presided over by H.E. Seán Patrick Cardinal O’Malley, Archbishop Emeritus of Boston. Following the liturgy, there will be a candlelight procession to the Portiuncula Chapel for final prayers and a blessing [...]
Join us on October 4 for the traditional Blessing of Animals at 9 a.m., in honor of St. Francis’ love for all God’s creation. The blessing will take place in the main courtyard in front of the Visitor Center, weather permitting.
Join us on the Monastery grounds in Brookland as we celebrate community and the Autumn harvest. This family-friendly event will have Pumpkins, Fall Flowers, Food, Fun & more! There will be live sheep to interact with between 10am-1pm, thanks to Lamb Mowers of Fairfax. Cats and Dogs for adoption through SPCA
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 [...]
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. [...]