Feast of Our Lady of the Angels of Portiuncula

Thursday, August 2nd, is the Franciscan Feast of Our Lady of the Angels of Portiuncula. Join us for mass at 6:00 AM (Blessed Sacrament Chapel) or 7:00 AM (Portiuncula Chapel). PORTIUNCULA INDULGENCE: “A plenary indulgence can be gained by the faithful from noon on Wed.Aug.1st to midnight on Thu.Aug.2nd by visiting the monastery church and/or Portiuncula [...]

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 [...]

The Choir of the First Presbyterian Church

The Choir of First Presbyterian Church, Arlington, VA, under the direction of Adam Scott Graham will present “An Hour of Sacred Music” with Angeli Ferrette, soprano, and Jay Parrotta, organist, Sunday, August 5, at 4 p.m. All are welcome. A reception follows the concert. Visit their website to learn more about the group. Visit the calendar of [...]

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 Guild Open Gardening

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 [...]

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 [...]

Veneration of the Tilma of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary with the friars and friends of the Franciscan Monastery with a vigil Mass for the Holy Day of Obligation in our Lourdes Grotto at 7:00 p.m.  Msgr. Ray East, pastor of St. Teresa of Avila Church, Southeast, will preside and preach.  The choir from St. Anthony of Padua Parish, [...]

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

On the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary, Masses for the Holy Day will take place at 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.  in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Visit the calendar of events to see all the happenings at the Monastery.