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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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.
The Franciscan Monastery is hosting a replica of the tilma of Our Lady of Guadalupe for the Solemnity of the Assumption. The tilma will be available for veneration in the sanctuary of the monastery church before and after Masses and during regular business hours. Visit the calendar of events to see all the happenings at the Monastery.
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 [...]
A special Marian Tour will be offered at the Monastery at 1pm on August 15th, the feast of the Assumption. 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 a [...]