All Saints Mass Schedule
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.
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Saints in Stained Glass Tour
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 [...]
All Souls Day
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.
Mass with Saint Anthony Devotions
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 [...]
Annual Mass & Benefit Dinner
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. [...]
Music 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 Paul Byssainthe, Jr., Organist and Choral Conductor from Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church 4 p.m followed with Requiem by Gabriel Faure at 7 p.m. [...]
Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Marian Tour (by reservation only)
A special Marian Tour will be offered at the Monastery at 1pm on November 21st, the feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. 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 [...]
Onesie Drive
The Franciscan Monastery will be collecting new, unused onesies for newborns in the Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem beginning Thanksgiving Day through December 7. Bring the onesies to Mass or drop off in the Monastery during regular business hours. A beautiful Christmas activity for the entire family.
Ron Freeman Chorale Concert
Join us for our annual Christmas Concert featuring The Ron Freeman Chorale. Enjoy these angelic voices singing Advent-inspired works by various classic composers in the beautiful Monastery church. Concert begins at 3:00 p.m. with reception and refreshments following. Can't attend? Live stream the event Dec. 2 at 3:00 p.m. Visit the calendar of events to see all the [...]
Music 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. Join us for an afternoon recital of instrumental and vocal Christmas masterpieces by Handel, Corelli, Buxtehude, Bach, and Scarlatti! This month's concert features Kimberly Hess, Organist [...]