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 […]
November 1, 2025 – Mass 5:00 pm The Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America is pleased to announce its upcoming Annual Mass and Benefit Dinner to be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at the historic Franciscan Monastery in Washington, D.C. Join us as we honor His Excellency, Bishop Paul S. Loverde, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Arlington. In addition, we […]
Join us on Sunday, November 2 at 4:00 PM for a free concert featuring the talented musicians of the Magnificat Institute of Jerusalem at the Franciscan Monastery. The Magnificat Institute of Jerusalem, the music school of the Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land, promotes dialogue and harmony through music education open to all faiths and backgrounds. […]