Three Catholic Schools in Archdiocese of Washington Receive National Blue...
Thursday, September 28, 2017 Schools among only 50 private schools nationwide to be recognized WASHINGTON, D.C. – Three Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Washington were recognized today by the...
View ArticleLocal Legal Professionals Honored for Volunteer Service
Sunday, October 1, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Two local attorneys and two Washington, D.C., law firms received this year’s Pro Bono Legal Service Awards for outstanding volunteer legal service to...
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Cardinal Wuerl Issues Pastoral Letter on Racism
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Cardinal Donald Wuerl, archbishop of Washington released today, a pastoral letter,The Challenge of Racism Today, in which he calls for unity among all people to confront the...
View ArticleCardinal Wuerl Joins Joint Statement in Support of Temporary Protected Status
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Cardinal Donald Wuerl, archbishop of Washington joined other faith leaders in the Washington area in calling for a just solution to those in our communities at risk due to proposed...
View ArticleCardinal Wuerl Joins Local Faith Leaders in Thanksgiving Message
Washington, DC – Today (November 20), Cardinal Donald Wuerl joined other Washington-area faith leaders in a 2017 Thanksgiving message. The American Holiday Across our nation, people of every...
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Archdiocese of Washington Challenges Metro System’s Advertising Guidelines
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today (November 28, 2017) the Archdiocese of Washington filed a legal action in federal court challenging the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) advertising...
View ArticleThe Nature Conservancy and DC’s Catholic Archdiocese collaborate on...
Green infrastructure project aims to improve water quality in Anacostia River and Chesapeake Bay; will generate stormwater credits for sale in DC’s SRC market WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Maryland and D.C....
View ArticlePope Names Washington Auxiliary Bishop Barry C. Knestout as Bishop of Richmond
Cardinal Wuerl’s Statement on the New Appointment WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pope Francis today named Washington Auxiliary Bishop Barry C. Knestout as the thirteenth bishop of Richmond. He succeeds Bishop...
View ArticleStatements from Auxiliary Bishops of Washington on the Appointment of Bishop...
Statements from Auxiliary Bishops of Washington on the Appointment of Bishop Knestout to Richmond WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pope Francis today named Washington Auxiliary Bishop Barry C. Knestout as the...
View ArticleCardinal Wuerl Celebrates Christmas in the Nation’s Capital
“The Church calls us to Christmas Mass as we reflect on what constitutes the truly perfect gift. Here we should find a perspective on life that helps us see what really, in the long haul, matters.”...
View ArticleCardinal Wuerl Dedicates the Recently-Completed Mosaic Adorning the Central...
Friday, December 8, 2017 Trinity Dome marks the completion of the National Shrine that began in 1920 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Cardinal Donald Wuerl, archbishop of Washington, the principal celebrant and...
View ArticleCardinal Wuerl Celebrates Epiphany Sunday
Monday, January 8, 2018 “We come together at Epiphany simply to recognize that light does shine in our midst, God’s word is active among us. What we have to do is listen with our heart and make that...
View ArticleArchdiocese of Washington Encourages Families to Find “The Right Catholic...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Archdiocese of Washington, which maintains the largest non-public school system in the Washington region, today announced a new campaign, “The Right Catholic School for You: A...
View ArticleCardinal Wuerl Blesses Memorial Markers That Honor Unknown Enslaved Buried in...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday evening, Cardinal Donald Wuerl, archbishop of Washington blessed memorial markers honoring...
View ArticleOver 1,300 to be Welcomed into the Catholic Church this Easter in Archdiocese...
Monday, February 26, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. – This Easter, more than 1,300 adults, teens, and children will be baptized or confirmed as Catholics in the Archdiocese of Washington. At the beginning of...
View ArticleCardinal Wuerl Releases First Detailed Pastoral Amoris Laetitia...
Sunday, March 4, 2018 “Sharing in the Joy of Love in Marriage and Family” released this weekend in all parishes of the Archdiocese of Washington WASHINGTON, D.C. – Cardinal Donald Wuerl, archbishop of...
View ArticleLocal Health Care Professionals Honored for Volunteer Service
Sunday, March 11, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Six local health care providers were recognized for their outstanding volunteer service and tireless efforts in serving the community’s healthcare needs at the...
View ArticleCardinal Wuerl Begins Holy Week 2018 with the Blessing of Palms
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Cardinal Donald Wuerl, archbishop of Washington marked the beginning of Holy Week today by blessing palms and celebrating Mass at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in...
View ArticleCardinal Wuerl Celebrates Founding of Priesthood, Blesses Oils to Be Used in...
Cardinal Wuerl Celebrates Founding of Priesthood, Blesses Oils to Be Used in Sacraments “You come to witness this moment of priestly recommitment, but also to receive the sacred oils to take them back...
View ArticleMass of the Lord’s Supper Begins Easter Triduum
Solemnity Will Give Way to Joy Over the Three Days That Conclude Holy Week WASHINGTON, D.C. – Marking the end of Lent, and opening the three-day observance of the Triduum, which ultimately leads to the...
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