All Saints: (Vigil and Holy Day Masses)
October 31st 5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass November 1st 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
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 […]
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All Souls Day
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.
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Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Adoring Christ, truly present in the Blessed Sacrament, at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America is an experience that will set your heart on fire. Surrounded by the beauty of the main church and replicas of the most revered Christian shrines in the Holy Land, you will be transported to the time when […]
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Morales at the Monastery
Morales at the Monastery
The Choir of the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany will perform at the Franciscan Monastery at 7 p.m. in the main church. Dr. Jeremy Filsell, director of Music, professor of organ at the Peabody Conservatory and artist in residence at the National Cathedral, will conduct. The event will feature the Music of Cristóbal de Morales (ca. […]
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Annual Mass & Benefit Dinner
Annual Mass & Benefit Dinner
The Ninth 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 are no longer available to this year's dinner, but you're invited to join us next […]
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Mass with the Franciscan Custos of the Holy Land
Mass with the Franciscan Custos of the Holy Land
The Franciscan Custos of the Holy Land will preside and preach at the 10:00 a.m. Mass Sunday, November 12th to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the Franciscans' custody of the Holy Land. Visit the calendar of events to see all the happenings at the Monastery.
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Music at the Monastery with Christopher Betts
Music at the Monastery with Christopher Betts
The Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in partnership with the District of Columbia Chapter of the American Guild of Organists presents the 2017-2018 Music at the Monastery concert season. Christopher Betts is Director of Music at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Bethesda, Chapel Organist for Episcopal High School, and Co-Dean of the District […]
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Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Special Marian Tour
Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Special Marian Tour
A special Marian Tour will be offered at the Monastery at 1:00 p.m. 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 […]
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Thanksgiving Day Mass Schedule
6:00 a.m. Mass 7:00 a.m. Mass Visit the calendar of events to see all the happenings at the Monastery.
Onsie Drive
The Franciscan Monastery will be collecting new, unused onsies for newborns in the Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem beginning Thanksgiving Day through December 8. Bring the onsies to Mass or drop off in the Monastery during regular business hours. A beautiful Christmas activity for the entire family. Visit the calendar of events to see all the […]
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UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
The Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America stands in solidarity with all peoples living in the Holy Land. We will observe the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People by offering prayers and the celebration of Mass for peace in the Middle East. Masses will be held at 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. Visit the calendar of events to […]
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Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Adoring Christ, truly present in the Blessed Sacrament, at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America is an experience that will set your heart on fire. Surrounded by the beauty of the main church and replicas of the most revered Christian shrines in the Holy Land, you will be transported to the time when […]
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Nativities of the World Display
Warm your heart and see the Holy Family through the eyes of those from many other cultures as you view over 150 Nativities from countries all over the world. This special collection that speaks to the universality of our faith is on loan to the Monastery from Roger and Marguerite Sullivan. Nativities will be on display […]
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No morning tours
No morning tours
Please note there will be no morning tours on December 2nd. Visit the calendar of events to see all the happenings at the Monastery.