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. [...]
The Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in Washington, DC is pleased to host once more the Seven Nights of Lights (Luminaria), a beloved tradition now in its 26th year. For more than two decades, parishioners, pilgrims, and benefactors have marked Christmas Eve by honoring loved ones with a candle lit along the Rosary Portico. Join [...]