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 [...]
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 | [...]
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 | [...]
A special Marian Tour will be offered at the Monastery at 1pm on July 16th, the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. The tour focuses on the seven joys of the Blessed Mother, visiting the replicas in the Church and the Gardens associated with these joys. The seven joys of the Blessed Mother are the [...]
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 | [...]
Grab your digital camera or phone and join Catholic photographers, Fr. Greg Friedman, OFM, and Deirdre McQuade, Saturday, July 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a unique day-long retreat. For complete details click here. Registration for this event has closed, but keep checking back for our next photography retreat. Visit the calendar of events to [...]
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). It is extended to all [...]
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 [...]
The Choir of First Presbyterian Church, Arlington, VA, under the direction of Adam Scott Graham will present “An Hour of Sacred Music” with Angeli Ferrette, soprano, and Jay Parrotta, organist, Sunday, August 5, at 4 p.m. All are welcome. A reception follows the concert. Visit their website to learn more about the group. Visit the calendar of [...]
The Franciscan Monastery is hosting a replica of the tilma of Our Lady of Guadalupe for the Solemnity of the Assumption. The tilma will be available for veneration in the sanctuary of the monastery church before and after Masses and during regular business hours. Visit the calendar of events to see all the happenings at the Monastery.