On the evening of October 3rd each year, Franciscans around the world celebrate the death of St. Francis—his death “transitus,” or “passing.” Join the men and women of the D.C. area Franciscan family, at 7:00 p.m. that evening in the Monastery church, as we celebrate saint’s entrance into heaven, in a special prayer service. Visit the [...]
The friars are happy to welcome you back for the Twelfth Annual Mass & Benefit Dinner. This event supports the Franciscan mission here and in the Holy Land. Learn more about sponsorship and underwriter opportunities. Purchase your tickets here and join us at the event. Mass will be at 5:00pm in the church, followed by reception and dinner at [...]
As a high school student in the 1950s, Brother Simon decided to make his mom a special Valentine, with lace, beads and an inscribed poem. She loved it so much, he made it an annual tradition that continued even after he joined the Holy Land Friars and came to live at the Franciscan Monastery of the [...]
The friars look forward to welcoming you to the Thirteenth Annual Mass & Benefit Dinner. This event supports the Franciscan mission in the Holy Land. Learn more about sponsorship and underwriter opportunities. Purchase your tickets here and join us at the event. Mass will be at 5:00pm in the church, followed by reception and dinner at St. Francis [...]
Featuring Indian Springs School Concert Choir and Chamber Choir with special guest American University Chamber Singers Hailed by one reviewer as a “symbol of excellence,” the Indian Springs School Concert Choir and smaller Chamber Choir delight audiences of all ages and diverse backgrounds in cities from San Antonio, Chicago, and New York City to Lucerne, Madrid, and Edinburgh. [...]
Join us on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 5:30 PM, for a special Holy Mass, as we commemorate the 800th anniversary of the Stigmata of Saint Francis. The celebration will take place in the Main Church and is part of a series of events marking the 125th anniversary of the Monastery. The Stigmata of Saint Francis refers [...]
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 [...]