Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

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 [...]

Garden Tour

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 [...]

Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Special Marian Tour

A special Marian Tour will be offered at the Monastery at 1:00 p.m. on September 8th, the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin 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 [...]

Pasta Dinner

The Franciscan Monastery is holding a pasta dinner on Friday, September 8 at St. Francis Hall (14th and Quincy Sts, NE, Washington, DC 20017). 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 can be purchased [...]

Garden Tour

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 [...]

Music at the Monastery

Music at the Monastery Visit the calendar of events to see all the happenings at the Monastery.

Most Holy Name of Mary Marian Tour

A special Marian Tour will be offered at the Monastery at 1:00 p.m. on September 12th, the feast of the Most Holy Name 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 [...]

Special Seven Sorrows Marian Tour

A special Marian Tour will be offered at the Franciscan Monastery at 1 p.m. on September 15th, the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows (Seven Sorrows Tour). The tour follows the Way of the Sorrowful Mother, also known as Via Matris, making use of the replicas and art of the Monastery for a reflection on the Seven Sorrows [...]

Garden Tour

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. Visit myfranciscan.org and fmgg.org. Call to [...]

Garden Tour

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 through September, 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. Visit myfranciscan.org and [...]