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 [...]
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 Filipino Buklod Ministry will sing at the 5:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday, July 7. To learn more about this music ministry visit their website. Visit the calendar of events to see all the happenings at the Monastery.
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 [...]
Join us during open gardening hours Wednesdays throughout the summer from 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. 1400 Quincy St. NE, Washington, DC 20017 (behind the monastery and gift shop). No experience necessary to help us in the herb and vegetable gardens. All produce is donated to the friars, local convents and local churches and non-profits helping feed those [...]
Enjoy the unique opportunity to see Christian, Jewish, and Muslim student musicians from Jerusalem performing together on their U.S. tour. The Magnificat will perform an inspiring classical concert of instrumentals and vocals. Tour schedule is below and complete details can be found here. Tour Schedule July 12, 2018 Saint John Paul II National Shrine, Washington, DC [...]
Enjoy the unique opportunity to see Christian, Jewish, and Muslim student musicians from Jerusalem performing together on their U.S. tour. The Magnificat will perform an inspiring classical concert of instrumentals and vocals. Tour schedule is below and complete details can be found here. Tour Schedule July 12, 2018 Saint John Paul II National Shrine, Washington, DC | [...]
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 [...]
Experience the culture and life of the Holy Land. The event will be held July 14, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the beautiful grounds of the Franciscan Monastery. Schedule of events include: Arabic calligraphy • exhibits • authentic Arabic food • Handcrafted embroidery, olive wood, soaps & other Holy Land items • Seminars on life in the Holy Land • Tours of the Monastery [...]