The Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in partnership with the District of Columbia Chapter of the American Guild of Organists presents the 2017-2018 Music at the Monastery concert season. Christopher Betts is Director of Music at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Bethesda, Chapel Organist for Episcopal High School, and Co-Dean of the District [...]
A special Marian Tour will be offered at the Monastery at 1:00 p.m. on November 21st, the feast of the Presentation 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 [...]
6:00 a.m. Mass 7:00 a.m. Mass Visit the calendar of events to see all the happenings at the Monastery.
The Franciscan Monastery will be collecting new, unused onsies for newborns in the Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem beginning Thanksgiving Day through December 8. Bring the onsies to Mass or drop off in the Monastery during regular business hours. A beautiful Christmas activity for the entire family. Visit the calendar of events to see all the [...]
The Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America stands in solidarity with all peoples living in the Holy Land. We will observe the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People by offering prayers and the celebration of Mass for peace in the Middle East. Masses will be held at 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. Visit the calendar of events to [...]
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 [...]
Please note there will be no morning tours on December 2nd. Visit the calendar of events to see all the happenings at the Monastery.
December 3rd, beginning with Mass at 10:00 a.m., usher in the season of hope and expectation at the Monastery by enjoying some unique seasonal offerings! See the Open House schedule. Visit the calendar of events to see all the happenings at the Monastery.
Please note there will be no morning tours on December 8th. Visit the calendar of events to see all the happenings at the Monastery.
A special Marian Tour will be offered at the Monastery at 1:00 p.m. on December 8th, the feast of the Immaculate Conception. 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 [...]