Blessing of Throats
The Blessing of Throats will be after the 6:00 am and 7:00 am masses on February 3, the feast day of Saint Blaise.
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Special Event
Our Lady of Lourdes Marian Tour
A special Marian Tour will be offered at the Monastery at 1pm on February 11th, the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. 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 basis for [...]
Burning of Palm Branches
Burning of Palm Branches (to make ashes) will be held after the 12 noon mass.
Stations of the Cross
Join us at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America on February 28th for this devotion that offers witness to Jesus’ Passion and Death. At each of the fourteen stations we prayerfully memorialize and visualize the journey of Christ to the Cross. To be held indoors. Visit the calendar of events to see all the [...]
Stations of the Cross
Join us at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America on March 6th for this devotion that offers witness to Jesus’ Passion and Death. At each of the fourteen stations we prayerfully memorialize and visualize the journey of Christ to the Cross. To be held indoors. Visit the calendar of events to see all the [...]
Stations of the Cross
Join us at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America on March 13th for this devotion that offers witness to Jesus’ Passion and Death. At each of the fourteen stations we prayerfully memorialize and visualize the journey of Christ to the Cross. To be held indoors. Visit the calendar of events to see all the [...]
Retreat Day – Cancelled
Due to the public health crisis posed by coronavirus, singer-hymnwriter David Haas has postponed indefinitely both his concert and Lenten retreat day which the Franciscan Sisters of Washington had scheduled here for Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14. “Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace” Retreat Day led by David Haas $40.00 per person A [...]
Stations of the Cross – Cancelled
Join us at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America on March 20th for this devotion that offers witness to Jesus’ Passion and Death. At each of the fourteen stations we prayerfully memorialize and visualize the journey of Christ to the Cross. To be held indoors. Visit the calendar of events to see all the [...]
Stations of the Cross – Cancelled
Join us at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America on March 27th for this devotion that offers witness to Jesus’ Passion and Death. At each of the fourteen stations we prayerfully memorialize and visualize the journey of Christ to the Cross. To be held indoors. Visit the calendar of events to see all the [...]
Lenten Pilgrimage – Cancelled
Let the sacredness and beauty of the Monastery bring you a deeper experience of the suffering of Christ and Christians around the world through a special tour at 1:00 p.m. each Friday in Lent. Please remember that groups of six or more should schedule your group in advance. Reservations can be made online or by calling 202-526-6800. Visit [...]