On the grounds of the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America you can visit a replica of the chapel of St. Mary of the Angels in Assisi, known as the Portiuncula (“little portion”). St. Francis obtained from the pope the privilege of a plenary indulgence, known as the Pardon of Assisi (or Portiuncula Indulgence). [...]
The Feast of the Dedication of the chapel of St. Mary of the Angels in Assisi (known as the “Portiuncula,” the “Little Portion,” beloved by St. Francis) will be observed at the Monastery with a Mass in the replica of the Portiuncula Chapel on our grounds, at 7:00 a.m., on Wednesday, August 2. The faithful who [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America commemorates the Transfiguration—and the shrine on Mount Tabor in the Holy Land—with a depiction of Jesus transfigured before his disciples, with Moses and Elijah. At Mass on the weekend of August 5 and 6, the Feast of the Transfiguration, Masses will begin with a visit to our [...]
The friars of the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America will celebrate the Feast of St. Clare of Assisi with Masses at 6:00 and 7:00 a.m. 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 [...]
On the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary, Masses for the Holy Day will take place at 6:00 a.m. (Blessed Sacrament Chapel) and 9:00 a.m. (the Tomb of Mary near the Garden of Gethsemane), and 5:30 p.m. (Blessed Sacrament Chapel). 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 [...]
A special Marian Tour will be offered at the Monastery at 1:00 p.m. on August 22nd, the feast of the Queenship of Mary. The tour focuses on the seven joys of the Blessed Mother, visiting the replicas in the Church and the Gardens associated with these joys. The seven joys of the Blessed Mother are the basis [...]