On Thursday, September 17, at 6 pm, the Custos of the Holy Land, Fr. Francesco Patton, OFM, will give a conference here in Washington, DC, followed by a question-and-answer session.Fr. Francesco Patton was appointed Custos of the Holy Land by Pope Francis in 2016. As such, he is a member of the Heads of the Churches [...]
Join us for Family Day on Saturday, September 21, from 10 am to 3 pm. A day open to all, full of activities and discoveries of the Monastery. On this occasion, the winner of the photo contest will be announced. The Family Day is part of a series of events organized by the local community to [...]
MUSIC AT THE MONASTERY CONCERTS AT 4PM OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FREE-WILL OFFERING Christmas Fantasy for Organ & Brass - Joel Raney Adeste Fideles - Eric Thiman (1900-1975) O Come, All Ye Faithful - Sir David Willcocks (1919-2015) On Christmas Night Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Joy to the World Instrumentalists Trumpet: Justine Miller, Ally Albrecht; [...]
The Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys is considered to be the leading ensemble of its kind in the Anglican choral tradition in the United States. While its primary raison d’être is to sing five choral services each week, the Choir also performs regularly with Orchestra of St. Luke’s and New York Baroque Incorporated as [...]
Todd Fickley - Organ Chuck Seipp - Trumpet CHUCK SEIPP is Sergeant Major (retired) from The United States Army Band, “Pershing’s Own”, in Washington, D.C. and is fortunate to have opportunity to collaborate with these two amazing artists performing varied entertaining community concerts as well as moving patriotic programs. TODD FICKLEY is the Organist for National Presbyterian Church [...]
We are glad to invite you to the annual Brookland Community Picnic next Saturday, June 14, from noon to 4 pm! You're invited! Join us at Angel Park, on the grounds of the Franciscan Monastery, for an afternoon of food, and fellowship. There will be games, live music and other activities! This event is brought to [...]
Please join us for a free concert on Thursday, July 24 at 6:00 p.m., featuring the Schola Cantorum of the London Oratory School, performing “Sacred Treasures of England, Spain, and Italy.” The choir is currently on tour in the United States, and this performance at the Monastery is the sixth of eight stops across the country.
Please join us for a free concert on Thursday, July 24 at 6:00 p.m., featuring the Schola Cantorum of the London Oratory School, performing “Sacred Treasures of England, Spain, and Italy.” The choir is currently on tour in the United States, and this performance at the Monastery is the sixth of eight stops across the country.
On Friday, August 2, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Angels of the Portiuncula. This tradition dates back to 1216, when St. Francis of Assisi obtained from Christ a special grace: the possibility of receiving a plenary indulgence for all who visit the chapel of the Portiuncula with sincere repentance. This gift was [...]
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 [...]