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At right is another view of a treeless Gethsemane Valley showing the "tomb" of the Blessed Virgin. At left is a monastery "attraction" that is long gone--the Chapel of St. Paschal. Where this was I don't know. Several sites have been demolished or closed off over the decades. The two guys in white are Knights of Mount St. Sepulchre. The friar standing with them is possibly Godfrey Schilling, OFM, the founder of the monastery. Back to Home.

More Monastery Info:
Franciscan Monastery
1400 Quincy Street, NE (off Michigan Ave., NE)
Washington, DC 20017
Telephone:  (202) 526-6800

Web Site: http://www.myfranciscan.org/

Walking to the monastery from Metro Red Line Brookland Station or Shrine/Catholic U. is possible, but not recommended The neighborhood is not the safest. The Monastery has two lots with ample parking for most events.

Masses:
Sundays: 5 pm Sat. vigil, 8 am, 10 am, Noon; Holy Days: 5 pm vigil, 6 am, 7 am Weekdays: 6 am, 7 am

Tours of Church and Catacombs: Hourly weekdays: 9am-3pm except Noon, Sundays: 1 pm-3 pm. Large tour groups are welcome, but call in advance. Donations are appreciated.

Some Special Events (See calendar at http://www.myfranciscan.org/ ):
Lent Stations of Cross in Garden (weather permitting), Fridays in Lent, 3 pm
Easter Dawn (6am) Mass in Garden (always crowded, arrive early)
Early October: Blessing of animals for Feast of St. Francis. Call for exact date
November: Weekday Mass in Purgatory Chapel (Call for time)
Plant sale: Call for dates
Bake sale to benefit poor in parish: Every 3rd Sat./Sun of the month

This site is neither an official site of, nor endorsed by The Franciscan Monastery. It is merely the work of someone who loves the place. --NJC