Adoring Christ, truly present in the Blessed Sacrament, at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America is an experience that will set your heart on fire. Surrounded by the beauty of the main church and replicas of the most revered Christian shrines in the Holy Land, you will be transported to the time when [...]
The Franciscan Monastery is holding a pasta dinner on Friday, June 9, at St. Francis Hall (just across the street from the Monastery). Doors will open at 6 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. You'll have a chance to win a door prize and can enter in a raffle. Tickets are $8/person and [...]
Masses at 6:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (followed by blessing of bread and lilies) and 5:30 p.m. Find special gifts for St. Anthony's Feast Day. Visit the calendar of events to see all the happenings at the Monastery.
This annual event for the Brookland neighborhood held on the grounds of the Franciscan Monastery will feature music, food and fun. For more information on the picnic, visit brooklandbridge.com.
On Sunday, June 18, the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land will observe a Catholic tradition dating back to the 14th century. Following the noon Mass (weather permitting) we will process with the Blessed Sacrament and celebrate Benediction at a temporary altar outside the church. This tradition celebrates a public witness of our Catholic faith in [...]
Enjoy the beautiful gardens at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land while learning about its plants, architecture, history and shrines. Free tours are held every Saturday, 11 a.m. and noon, with guides from the Franciscan Monastery Garden Guild. Meet at the visitor center, 1400 Quincy St. NE, Washington, DC 20017; myfranciscan.org and fmgg.org; 202-526-6800. Call [...]
Franciscan Junipero Serra was canonized by Pope Francis here in Washington, DC, and the Monastery hosted special observances in connection with the event. Recalling that celebration, we will celebrate the 7:00 a.m. Mass and welcome visitors for coffee afterward. Visit the calendar of events to see all the happenings at the Monastery.
Enjoy the beautiful gardens at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land while learning about its plants, architecture, history and shrines. Free tours are held every Saturday, 11 a.m. and noon, with guides from the Franciscan Monastery Garden Guild. Meet at the visitor center, 1400 Quincy St. NE, Washington, DC 20017; myfranciscan.org and fmgg.org; 202-526-6800. Call [...]
Join the friars of the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America for Masses celebrating our civic observance of Independence Day with prayer for our country, at 6:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m.(with St. Anthony Novena), and 5:30 p.m. (with St. Anthony Novena). The Monastery will be closed after the 9:00 a.m. Mass until 5:00 p.m., when [...]
Adoring Christ, truly present in the Blessed Sacrament, at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America is an experience that will set your heart on fire. Surrounded by the beauty of the main church and replicas of the most revered Christian shrines in the Holy Land, you will be transported to the time when [...]