Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

Adoring Christ, truly present in the Blessed Sacrament, at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America is an experience that will set your heart on fire. Surrounded by the beauty of the main church and replicas of the most revered Christian shrines in the Holy Land, you will be transported to the time when [...]

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

Adoring Christ, truly present in the Blessed Sacrament, at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America is an experience that will set your heart on fire. Surrounded by the beauty of the main church and replicas of the most revered Christian shrines in the Holy Land, you will be transported to the time when [...]

Pasta Dinner

The Franciscan Monastery is holding a pasta dinner on Friday, June 8, at St. Francis Hall (just across the street from the Monastery). 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 are $8/person and [...]

Brookland Community Picnic

This annual event for the Brookland neighborhood held on the grounds of the Franciscan Monastery will feature music, food and fun. For more information on the picnic, visit brooklandbridge.com. Visit the calendar of events to see all the happenings at the Monastery.

Marcel Dupre Vespers in honor of Our Lady

Solemn Vespers in honor of Our Lady with music by the Church Music Institute at Shenandoah Conservatory and organist Dr. J. Thomas Mitts, Director of Church Music for Shenandoah Conservatory. Dr. Mitts is Associate Professor of Organ and Director of Church Music at Shenandoah Conservatory. In addition to teaching organ performance and related keyboard skills, he oversees [...]

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

Adoring Christ, truly present in the Blessed Sacrament, at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America is an experience that will set your heart on fire. Surrounded by the beauty of the main church and replicas of the most revered Christian shrines in the Holy Land, you will be transported to the time when [...]

Filipino Buklod Ministry

The Filipino Buklod Ministry will sing at the 5:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday, July 7. To learn more about this music ministry visit their website. Visit the calendar of events to see all the happenings at the Monastery.

Magnificat Institute Tour

Enjoy the unique opportunity to see Christian, Jewish, and Muslim student musicians from Jerusalem performing together on their U.S. tour. The Magnificat will perform an inspiring classical concert of instrumentals and vocals. Tour schedule is below and complete details can be found here. Tour Schedule July 12, 2018 Saint John Paul II National Shrine, Washington, DC [...]

Magnificat Institute Tour

Enjoy the unique opportunity to see Christian, Jewish, and Muslim student musicians from Jerusalem performing together on their U.S. tour. The Magnificat will perform an inspiring classical concert of instrumentals and vocals. Tour schedule is below and complete details can be found here. Tour Schedule July 12, 2018 Saint John Paul II National Shrine, Washington, DC | [...]

5th Annual Holy Land Festival

Experience the culture and life of the Holy Land. The event will be held July 14, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the beautiful grounds of the Franciscan Monastery. Schedule of events include: Arabic calligraphy •  exhibits • authentic Arabic food • Handcrafted embroidery, olive wood, soaps & other Holy Land items • Seminars on life in the Holy Land • Tours of the Monastery [...]