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 [...]
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 [...]
Pope Francis writes that to St. Francis of Assisi, “each and every creature was a sister united to him by bonds of affection. That is why he felt called to care for all that exists.” Around the world at the time of our founder’s feast, Franciscans bless animals to celebrate the great insight of the saint—that [...]
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 [...]
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.