Attending Mass in Inclement Weather
Friday, January 22, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. – With inclement weather predicted for the next couple of days, we wish to remind the faithful that Masses in archdiocesan parishes will be celebrated as...
View ArticleArchdiocese of Washington to Make Oral Arguments on Legal Challenge to the...
January 29, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Supreme Court of the United States has announced that it will hear oral arguments on March 23, 2016, in the legal challenges to the HHS mandate, which includes...
View Article“The Pope’s Maestro,” Sir Gilbert Levine Conferred with Papal Honor
Sunday, January 31, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The papal honor of the rank of Knight Grand Cross of the Pontifical Equestrian Order of St. Gregory the Great was conferred on American conductor, Sir...
View ArticleTwo New Leadership-Level Appointments Named for Archdiocese of Washington
Monday, February 1, 2016 Secretary for Communications and Chief Financial Officer WASHINGTON, D.C. – Cardinal Donald Wuerl, archbishop of Washington, has named Edward McFadden as Secretary for...
View ArticleLocal Health Care Professionals Honored for Volunteer Service
Sunday, March 6, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Three local health care providers and two archdiocesan priests were recognized for their outstanding volunteer service and tireless efforts in...
View ArticleCardinal Wuerl Celebrates Annual Rose Mass, Invoking God’s Blessings for...
Sunday, March 6, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Cardinal Donald Wuerl, archbishop of Washington, today celebrated the 25th annual Rose Mass for medical, dental, nursing and allied health care workers at the...
View ArticleStatement of Archdiocese of Washington on Georgetown University
Monday, March 7, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently it was reported that the Lecture Fund – a student-run organization at Georgetown University – had invited the president of Planned Parenthood...
View ArticleCardinal Wuerl Celebrates Mass on St. Patrick’s Day
Thursday, March 17, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The steps of St. Patrick’s Church in Washington were filled with traditional Irish music and dance, as Cardinal Donald Wuerl, archbishop of Washington,...
View ArticleFiat 500L That Transported Pope Francis During His Washington Visit to Make...
Monday, March 21, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. – At one of the liturgies during Holy Week, Cardinal Donald Wuerl, archbishop of Washington will celebrate the founding of the priesthood with the Chrism Mass at...
View ArticleCardinal Wuerl Celebrates Founding of Priesthood, Blesses Oils to Be Used in...
Tuesday, March 22, 2016 “Whether we serve in a parish, in special ministry, or in administration, we, too, strive to walk with our people leading them to Christ.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Cardinal Donald...
View ArticleSupreme Court of the United States Hears Archdiocese of Washington’s Oral...
Wednesday, March 23, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Archdiocese of Washington and its co-litigants presented oral arguments before the Supreme Court of the United States challenging the Department...
View ArticleCardinal Wuerl Celebrates Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Thursday, March 24, 2016 Washes the feet of 12 people, as Christ washed the feet of the apostles at the Last Supper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Cardinal Donald Wuerl, archbishop of Washington marked the start...
View ArticleAt Easter Masses, Cardinal Wuerl Reflects on the Joy of Christ’s Resurrection
Sunday, March 27, 2016 “Jesus, I believe. Jesus, make me new and alive in your risen life.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Cardinal Donald Wuerl, archbishop of Washington, celebrated Easter Masses at the Cathedral...
View ArticleStatement of Cardinal Donald Wuerl on the Death of Mother Angelica, Founder...
It was with great sorrow that I learned late yesterday of the death of Mother Angelica of the Annunciation, the foundress of the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN). Her legacy of inspiring,...
View ArticleCardinal Donald Wuerl Welcomes New Papal Nuncio
Tuesday, April 12, 2016 WASHINGTON – Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington, released the following statement today on news that Archbishop Christophe Pierre, Papal Nuncio to Mexico, has been...
View ArticleCardinal Wuerl Celebrates Mass for Life to Promote the Gospel Teaching on the...
Thursday, April 21, 2016 WASHINGTON – Cardinal Donald Wuerl, archbishop of Washington, tonight celebrated the Mass for Life for local area college and university students and alumni. The Mass,...
View ArticleTen Local Teachers Honored for Excellence in Teaching
Tuesday, April 26, 2016 Annual Golden Apple Award Salutes Commitment to Catholic Education WASHINGTON – Ten teachers from Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Washington are being honored for their...
View ArticleArchdiocese of Washington Applauds House Passage of Legislation to...
Friday, April 29, 2016 WASHINGTON – The Archdiocese of Washington applauds the passage today of H.R. 4901, the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Reauthorization Act (SOAR Act) in a vote of...
View ArticleHoly Name of Jesus Parish in Washington Celebrates 125 Years
Monday, May 2, 2016 WASHINGTON – The Catholic community of Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Washington, DC celebrates their 125th anniversary this year. Cardinal Donald Wuerl, archbishop of Washington...
View ArticleCardinal Wuerl Appoints Kim Viti Fiorentino as General Counsel of Archdiocese...
Wednesday, May 4, 2016 WASHINGTON – Cardinal Donald Wuerl, archbishop of Washington, has appointed Kim Viti Fiorentino as general counsel of the Archdiocese of Washington, effective July 2016....
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