Feast of St. Anthony-Day of Celebration
2023-06-13 10:00 (America/New_York)
June 13th – 10:00 AM
St. Bernardine Monastery Front Lawn

Outdoor Mass
Blessing of St. Anthony’s Bread
Blessing with First Class Relic of St. Anthony
Outdoor BBQ Lunch (Pre-purchase meal ticket)

Adult Enrichment: "The Catholic Church and the LGBTQ Community"
2023-08-16 10:00 - 13:00 | St. Bernardine Monastery, 768 Monastery Road, Hollidaysburg, 16648

Adult Enrichment: "The Mass"
2023-09-13 10:00 - 13:00 | St. Bernardine Monastery, 768 Monastery Road, Hollidaysburg, 16648

Franciscan Creation Festival
2023-10-07 10:00 - 16:00 | St. Bernardine Monastery, 768 Monastery Road, Hollidaysburg, 16648
Craft Vendors, Food Trucks, Petting Zoo, Kids Activities, Garage Sale, Friar’s Nook Gift Shop Fall Fling Sale
Rosary at 3:00 PM
Pet Blessing at 3:30 PM
Mass at 4:00 PM
For more info, please go to:
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Feast of St. Francis-Franciscan Creation Festival
2023-10-07 10:00 - 17:00
October 7th -10:00 AM-5:00 PM

Craft vendors
Food trucks
Rummage Sale
Gift Shop Fall Fling Sale
Rosary at 2:00 PM
Pet Blessing at 3:00 PM
Mass at 4:00 PM
Bring a lawn chair or blanket for Mass!

ADVENT - THE TWO COMINGS OF CHRIST
2023-11-29
https://www.thefranciscanfriars.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Advent-Series-2023.mp4

Wednesdays Nov. 29th, Dec. 6th, 13th, and 20th
Each Advent, we celebrate a new beginning. Although we enter into these four weeks as a time of preparation for Christmas and recalling the birth of the Lord, the Scriptures of the season begin by calling to mind the end time and the return of Christ. This is also part of Advent-to help us prepare for the return of Christ in glory. It’s not a matter of either/or but both/and.
Join us for our Advent Reflections as we explore the Sunday Scriptures. Beginning on Wednesday, November 29 and on each of the Wednesdays of Advent we will reflect on the Scriptures for the coming weekend. By anticipating the Scriptures and themes for each, you will have a greater appreciation for them and, hopefully, have a more fruitful and spiritual Advent.
The first 30 registrants will be assigned to the Daytime Advent Reflections which will begin at 10:00 AM and include a reflection on the Scriptures, the celebration of Holy Mass, and lunch with the friars. This workshop will be $20 per class or $60 for the four-week series. If there is enough demand, we will host an Evening Advent Reflections which will begin at 6:30 PM and include a reflection on the Scriptures and a prayer service. The evening class will be $10 per class or $30 for the four-week series.
All classes will be held at St. Bernardine Monastery, 768 Monastery Road, Hollidaysburg. To register for the workshop, please send your payment to:
Franciscan Friars, TOR
PO Box 139
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
For questions, please call 814-695-3802. We look forward to seeing you!

Lenten Soup Sale
2024-02-13 11:00 - 13:30 | Friar’s Nook Gift Shop, 793 Monastery Road, Hollidaysburg, 16648
Prepare for Ash Wednesday the right way by picking up your Monastery-Made Meatless soup on Tuesday, February 13th! You don’t even have to get out of your car!
Location: The Friar’s Nook Gift Shop
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Cost: $7.00 per quart and includes a small loaf of bread

Lenten Lunch Fish Fry Fridays
2024-02-16 11:00 - 13:30 | Friar’s Nook Gift Shop, 793 Monastery Road, Hollidaysburg, 16648
Always looking for that Friday lunch fix? Look no further than “Lent Lunch Fish Fry Fridays” at The Friar’s Nook Gift Shop! Bites Food Truck will be serving up delicious food Fridays during Lent except Good Friday!
Lunch includes fish sandwich, mac and cheese, and stewed tomatoes
Location: The Friar’s Nook Gift Shop
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Cost: $10.00

Lenten Reflections
2024-02-21
Although we may still be recovering from the celebration of Christmas, Lent is quickly approaching. During these weeks, the Church and the Scriptures for the season invite us back into the desert–a place of quiet–to simplify our lives so we can deepen our relationship with God and one another and grow in the awareness that only God can satisfy our deepest hungers.
Join the Franciscan Friars for four weeks of Lenten Reflections, beginning on Wednesday, February 21st . Through reflection, prayer, and fellowship we will journey together towards the abundant life of Easter!
The first 30 registrants will be assigned to the Daytime Lenten Reflections which will begin at 10:00 AM and include a Lenten reflection, the celebration of Holy Mass, and lunch with the friars. This workshop will be $20 per class or $60 for the four-week series. If there is enough demand, we will host Evening Lenten Reflections which will begin at 6:30 PM and include a Lenten reflection and a prayer service. The evening class will be $10 per class or $30 for the four-week series.
All classes will be held at St. Bernardine Monastery, 768 Monastery Road, Hollidaysburg. To register for the workshop, please send your payment to: Franciscan Friars, TOR, PO Box 139, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648. For questions, please call 814-695-3802. We look forward to seeing you!

Spring Fling at St. Bernardine Monastery
2024-05-18 10:00 - 16:00 | St. Bernardine Monastery, 768 Monastery Road, Hollidaysburg, 16648
Join us for the Spring Fling at St. Bernardine Monastery!
Parking and entry are free for the festival! The event will have craft vendors, food trucks, community yard sale tables, and children’s activities. The Friar’s Nook Gift Shop will be having a Spring Fling Sale!
There will be a blessing of the St. Vincent de Paul Monastery Community Gardens in the morning, the Rosary will take place at 3:45, and Catholic Mass at 4:00. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket if you are staying for Mass.
This event is for all ages, and pets too! (Please ensure your pets do well in crowds and with other animals).
Location: St, Bernardine Monastery
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Enrichment Day - The Mass and Church Symbols
2025-09-10 | St. Bernardine Monastery, 768 Monastery Road, Hollidaysburg, 16648
Register by Sept. 5th
The workshop includes a class on The Mass and Church Symbols, Mass, and lunch with Friars

Feast of St. Francis - Day of Celebration
2025-10-04
Pet Blessing 9:00 AM
Rummage/Garage Sale and Friar’s Nook Gift Shop Fall Fling Sale following Pet Blessing
Rain or Shine!

Enrichment Day - History of the Immaculate Conception Province
2025-10-08 | St. Bernardine Monastery, 768 Monastery Road, Hollidaysburg, 16648
Register by Oct. 3rd
The workshop includes a class on the History of the Immaculate Conception Province, Mass, and lunch with Friars

Franciscan Friars, TOR - Province of the Immaculate Conception 100th Jubilee
2025-12-06
This year the Immaculate Conception Province of the Third Order Franciscans are celebrating their 100th anniversary and would love for you to join in the jubilee celebration!
What: Celebration of the Eucharist at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel at 4:00 PM
Dinner and Dance at Altoona Grand Hotel at 6:00 PM
Cost: $40 per person (include a buffet dinner, drink ticket, dance, silent auction, and door price entry)
RSVP: Please reserve your spot no later than Monday, Nov. 24th at 814-695-3802.
Please note: Your spot will NOT be reserved without payment.
