Palm Sunday -April 13Palm Sunday Mass at 11 AM Holy Thursday - April 17Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7:30 PMProcession to the Grotto of Gethsemane after Mass.The church remains open until midnight. Good Friday - April 18Stations of the Cross at 3:00 PMLiturgy of the Lord’s Passion andVeneration of the Cross at 3:45 PMBurial service [...]
Join us Sunday, December 8, at 4 p.m. for our free Music at the Monastery concert, featuring the group Brass of Peace, with the conductor Sylvia Alimena and organist Lisa Tyler. The Brass of Peace Scholarship Program, a tuition-free program for talented high school students, is an intensive training program which prepares its members for greater [...]
The Monastery’s hermitage was featured in the latest issue of Washingtonian magazine, where it was highlighted as a peaceful sanctuary offering much-needed solitude in the heart of DC. The article explores the experience of escaping the bustle of city life and finding tranquility in this serene space. If you’re looking to reconnect with nature and rediscover inner peace and spirituality, the Monastery’s [...]
We are pleased to announce that the "Nativities of the World" Exhibition will once again be hosted at the Franciscan Monastery! From Sunday, December 1 to Sunday, January 26, the treasured Sullivan Collection will be on display in our Visitor Centre, enriching our journey through the Advent and Christmas seasons. This exhibition offers a unique opportunity [...]
Join us on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 5:30 PM, for a special Holy Mass, as we commemorate the 800th anniversary of the Stigmata of Saint Francis. The celebration will take place in the Main Church and is part of a series of events marking the 125th anniversary of the Monastery. The Stigmata of Saint Francis refers [...]