Ten Local Teachers Honored for Excellence in Teaching
Thursday, May 12, 2016 Annual Golden Apple Award Salutes Commitment to Catholic Education WASHINGTON – Ten teachers from Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Washington were honored for their...
View ArticlePapal Fiat Makes Pit Stop at Providence Hospital Gala
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Bishop Barry C. Knestout, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Washington, presented a check for $50,000 to Providence Health Foundation at their annual gala on Saturday, May 14,...
View ArticleStatement of Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington on the Supreme...
Monday, May 16, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. – “Earlier today, the United States Supreme Court, which currently has eight members, announced that it was vacating the decision of the courts of appeal and...
View ArticleStatement of Archdiocese of Washington on Threatening Phone Scam
We became aware earlier today that a parent with a child in an archdiocesan school was contacted by phone by an individual claiming to have kidnapped their child. Police were immediately contacted;...
View ArticleCardinal Wuerl Celebrates Candlelit Evening of Prayer at St. Matthew’s Cathedral
Monday, May 23, 2016 WASHINGTON – Cardinal Donald Wuerl, archbishop of Washington, led a prayer service on Saturday, May 21, as part of the one-night evening of prayer and evangelization, “Light the...
View ArticleCongressional Action Means DC Students are One Step Closer to New Educational...
Wednesday, May 25, 2016 WASHINGTON – Today the Archdiocese of Washington welcomed approval by voice vote of the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2017 by the...
View ArticleCardinal Wuerl Celebrates Archbishop Carroll High School Baccalaureate Mass
Thursday, May 26, 2016 WASHINGTON – Cardinal Donald Wuerl, archbishop of Washington, celebrated the Baccalaureate Mass for Archbishop Carroll High School in the Crypt Church of the Basilica of the...
View ArticleSt. Patrick Parish in Rockville Celebrates 50 Years
Saturday May 28, 2016 WASHINGTON – The Catholic community of St. Patrick’s in Rockville, Md. celebrates their 50th anniversary this year. Cardinal Donald Wuerl, archbishop of Washington marked the...
View ArticleCardinal Wuerl Celebrates Mass for Solemnity of Corpus Christi
Sunday, May 29, 2016 WASHINGTON – Cardinal Donald Wuerl, archbishop of Washington celebrated Mass today for the Solemnity of Corpus Christi at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate...
View ArticleCardinal Wuerl Commemorates Memorial Day with Mass at Mount Olivet Cemetery
Tuesday, May 31, 2016 “Today we remember with gratitude those who gave the ultimate service. Those who paid the price, which includes vigilance and defense, so that we might continue to be a free...
View ArticleCardinal Wuerl Celebrates Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School Baccalaureate Mass
Friday, June 3, 2016 WASHINGTON – Cardinal Donald Wuerl, archbishop of Washington, celebrated the Baccalaureate Mass for Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School in the Crypt Church of the Basilica of the...
View ArticleArchdiocese of Washington’s Communications Secretariat Receives Several...
Wednesday, June 8, 2016 WASHINGTON – The newspapers of the Archdiocese of Washington received national recognition at the 2016 Catholic Media Conference on June 3, 2016. Both newspapers, the Catholic...
View ArticleCardinal Wuerl Honors More than 800 Couples Celebrating Milestone Wedding...
Monday, June 20, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Cardinal Donald Wuerl, archbishop of Washington, celebrated a special Mass on Sunday at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception where...
View ArticleCardinal Wuerl Ordains Eight Men to the Priesthood
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, June 25, 2016 “Your priestly ministry must also draw its inspiration from the joy of love” WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a celebration...
View ArticleArchdiocese of Washington’s Secretary for Education Appointed President and...
Thursday, July 7, 2016 Dr. Thomas Burnford to take the helm of national association representing Catholic school educators WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)...
View ArticleArchdiocese Hails House Passage of SOAR Legislation
Wednesday, July 8, 2016 WASHINGTON – Today (July 6), the House of Representatives by a vote of 239-185, passed the Fiscal Year 2017 Financial Services bill. The legislation includes $20 million in...
View Article1,300 Young Adults in Washington Area Gather for Local World Youth Day...
Sunday, July 31, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. – World Youth Day is a global gathering of youth hosted by the Catholic Church. It typically occurs every three years, each time in a different country. The host...
View ArticleStatement from Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington Appointment of...
Wednesday, August 17, 2016 “The appointment by our Holy Father, Pope Francis, of Bishop Kevin Farrell as the head of the newly created dicastery charged with oversight of the Church’s apostolate...
View ArticleCatholic Schools Start Year with Opening Mass and Awards
Monday, August 22, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Catholic school principals, teachers and staff from across the Archdiocese of Washington gathered at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate...
View ArticleCardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington, released the following...
Tuesday, August 23, 2016 The announcement of the appointment by our Holy Father, Pope Francis, of Bishop Martin D. Holley as the fifth Bishop of Memphis, Tennessee, while a blessing for that diocesan...
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