On the grounds of the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America you can visit a replica of the chapel of St. Mary of the Angels in Assisi, known as the Portiuncula (“little portion”). St. Francis obtained from the pope the privilege of a plenary indulgence, known as the Pardon of Assisi (or Portiuncula Indulgence). [...]
The Feast of the Dedication of the chapel of St. Mary of the Angels in Assisi (known as the “Portiuncula,” the “Little Portion,” beloved by St. Francis) will be observed at the Monastery with a Mass in the replica of the Portiuncula Chapel on our grounds, at 7:00 a.m., on Wednesday, August 2. The faithful who [...]
The Franciscan Monastery is holding a pasta dinner on Friday, September 8 at St. Francis Hall (14th and Quincy Sts, NE, Washington, DC 20017). Doors will open at 6 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. You'll have a chance to win a door prize and can enter in a raffle. Tickets can be purchased [...]
Pope Francis writes that to St. Francis of Assisi, “each and every creature was a sister united to him by bonds of affection. That is why he felt called to care for all that exists.” Around the world at the time of our founder’s feast, Franciscans bless animals to celebrate the great insight of the saint—that [...]
The Choir of the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany will perform at the Franciscan Monastery at 7 p.m. in the main church. Dr. Jeremy Filsell, director of Music, professor of organ at the Peabody Conservatory and artist in residence at the National Cathedral, will conduct. The event will feature the Music of Cristóbal de Morales (ca. [...]
The Ninth Annual Mass & Benefit Dinner is an elegant event that raises funds to support Christians in the Holy Land and keep the Monastery open and accessible to pilgrims seeking an experience of the Holy Land in the U.S. Tickets are no longer available to this year's dinner, but you're invited to join us next [...]
The Franciscan Monastery will be collecting new, unused onsies for newborns in the Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem beginning Thanksgiving Day through December 8. Bring the onsies to Mass or drop off in the Monastery during regular business hours. A beautiful Christmas activity for the entire family. Visit the calendar of events to see all the [...]
The Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America stands in solidarity with all peoples living in the Holy Land. We will observe the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People by offering prayers and the celebration of Mass for peace in the Middle East. Masses will be held at 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. Visit the calendar of events to [...]
Warm your heart and see the Holy Family through the eyes of those from many other cultures as you view over 150 Nativities from countries all over the world. This special collection that speaks to the universality of our faith is on loan to the Monastery from Roger and Marguerite Sullivan. Nativities will be on display [...]
December 3rd, beginning with Mass at 10:00 a.m., usher in the season of hope and expectation at the Monastery by enjoying some unique seasonal offerings! See the Open House schedule. Visit the calendar of events to see all the happenings at the Monastery.