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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Join us at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America on April 3rd 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 [...]
“Preparing for Holy Week” Retreat Day led by Fr. Greg Friedman, OFM A retreat led by Fr. Greg Friedman, OFM on Saturday, April 4, from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land, 14th and Quincy Streets, NE, Washington, DC. Fr. Greg Friedman will offer reflections on the two Passion Narratives (Matthew and [...]
Join us at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America on April 10th 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 outdoors, weather permitting. Visit the calendar of events to see [...]
Commemorate the Lord’s Passion with the Franciscan Monastery at 3:30 pm on Good Friday as part of the Triduum leading up to Easter. Visit the calendar of events to see all the happenings at the Monastery.
Join us on Good Friday, via livestream this year, in union with our brothers and sisters in the Holy Land and around the world, and walk with us in prayer as we reenact the Burial of Jesus. Please visit this web page on Good Friday (April 10) at 7 p.m. EST to view the burial service live from the Franciscan [...]
Our Easter Lily Sale is Back! Order your lilies now for curbside pickup on Saturday, March 27. Order Your Easter Lilies or Donate > We are pleased to be able to offer Easter lilies for curbside pickup this year. In addition to picking up lilies for your own home or friends, you can donate a virtual Easter [...]