On the evening of October 3rd each year, Franciscans around the world celebrate the death of St. Francis—his death “transitus,” or “passing.” Join the men and women of the D.C. area Franciscan family, at 7:00 p.m. that evening in the Monastery church, as we celebrate saint’s entrance into heaven, in a special prayer service. Visit the [...]
On October 4, the friars of the Monastery welcome you to celebrate with us the Feast of St. Francis, the founder of the Franciscan order. Masses will be held at 6:00 a.m., 7:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Visit the calendar of events to see all the happenings at the Monastery.
The Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in partnership with the District of Columbia Chapter of the American Guild of Organists presents the 2018-2019 Music at the Monastery concert season. This month's concert features Jeremy Buckler, trombonist of the National Symphony Orchestra with Russell Weismann, organist from St. Jane Frances de Chantal in Bethesda, MD. Join [...]
Please join us Sunday, October 21st to learn the way of life as a Secular Franciscan. You are invited to stay after the Open House to share with us: Franciscan Crown Rosary: 11:00 a.m. Mass in Monastery: 12:00 p.m. Fraternity Social Gathering: 1:00 p.m. For more information, please contact Adele P. Lewis, Formation Director at 259-839-5489 [...]
Join the friars after the 5 p.m. Mass for the Blessing of the Tulip Bulbs. The bulbs will be planted in our Monastery gardens for all to enjoy when they bloom next spring.
Join us at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land for All Saints Mass on November 1. 6:00 a.m. Mass 7:00 a.m. Mass Visit the calendar of events to see all the happenings at the Monastery.
This specialized tour is given at noon on November 1, the feast of All Saints, to honor the saints of the Franciscan Order and others who are depicted in the church’s stained glass windows. Among the saints are St. Francis, St. Bonaventure, St. Clare, and St. Elizabeth of Hungary. Explanations are given of the symbols in [...]
Join us at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land for All Souls Day Mass on November 2. 6:00 a.m. Mass (in Purgatory Chapel) 7:00 a.m. Mass (in Purgatory Chapel) 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 [...]
The Tenth Annual Mass & Benefit Dinner is an elegant event that raises funds to support Christians in the Holy Land and keep the Monastery open and accessible to pilgrims seeking an experience of the Holy Land in the U.S. Tickets sales begin in September. Sponsorship opportunities are currently available. For complete event details visit here. [...]