Feast of the Annunciation from Nazareth

Celebrate the feast day along with the Holy Land Franciscans at the Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth through their livestream. Worship with them through the solemn Mass. Pontifical Solemn Mass presided by H.E. Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Apostolic Administrator of the Latin Patriarchate 3:00 a.m. (10:00 am in Nazareth) View the livestream here. Visit the calendar of events to see [...]

Feast of the Annunciation Marian Tour

A special Marian Tour will be offered at the Monastery at 1:00 p.m. on April 9th, the feast of the Annunciation.  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 for [...]

Mass with Saint Anthony

We celebrate Mass every day at the Franciscan Monastery, but on Tuesdays we hold special Masses at 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., as part of an ongoing novena honoring St. Anthony of Padua and asking for his intercession. St. Anthony is the patron saint and special protector of the Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land. He was [...]

A Life Worth Living: The Story of a Palestinian Catholic

Join us on Thursday, April 12th, 2018 at 7:00 PM as Dr. Bernard Sabella gives a talk on his book A Life Worth Living: The Story of a Palestinian Catholic. Dr Bernard Sabella is Professor of Sociology at Bethlehem University.  He gained a Ph.D. in Sociology, Virginia University, USA.  He is a member of various Palestinian institutions; scientific [...]

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 [...]

Mass with Saint Anthony

We celebrate Mass every day at the Franciscan Monastery, but on Tuesdays we hold special Masses at 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., as part of an ongoing novena honoring St. Anthony of Padua and asking for his intercession. St. Anthony is the patron saint and special protector of the Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land. He was [...]

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 [...]

Mass with Saint Anthony

We celebrate Mass every day at the Franciscan Monastery, but on Tuesdays we hold special Masses at 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., as part of an ongoing novena honoring St. Anthony of Padua and asking for his intercession. St. Anthony is the patron saint and special protector of the Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land. He was [...]

Franciscan Monastery Plant and Herb Sale

Buy monastery-grown and local herbs, vegetables and flowers, take a tour of the historic Franciscan Monastery gardens, and enjoy food and craft vendors at the annual Franciscan Monastery Plant and Herb Sale: Saturday, April 27 (8 a.m.-6 p.m.) and Sunday, April 28 (8 a.m.-6 p.m.) Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land 1400 Quincy St. NE, Washington, [...]

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 [...]