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PHOTOS: Maryland youth rally commemorates the first English Mass in America
The event included Mass, sports, devotional talks, confessions, adoration, a concert, and even presentations by the Army and the local... Read more
Man shot at DC’s Catholic University was Kentucky high school teacher
Police believe that the two men knew each other, Catholic University of America President Peter Kilpatrick said. Read more
Pope appoints two new auxiliary bishops to Archdiocese of Washington
Pope Francis has appointed Monsignor Juan Esposito-Garcia and Father Evelio Menjivar-Ayala as auxiliary bishops of the Archdiocese of Washington. Read more
Archdiocese of Washington cancels Youth Rally, Mass for Life held at March for Life events
According to a statement from the archdiocese, the Youth Rally and Mass for Life had been held for over 25... Read more
Cardinal Gregory restricts Traditional Latin Masses to three locations in DC archdiocese
The new policy also requires priests to seek permission to say Mass "ad orientem." Read more
Pastor says flames did not engulf tabernacle in arson attack on Catholic church in Maryland
St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Parish in Bethesda, Maryland, was attacked on July 10. Read more
TLM altar boys implore cardinal: Consider our love for Latin Mass
Six Latin Mass altar servers in a Washington, D.C. parish have written an impassioned letter to the Archbishop of Washington,... Read more
DC backs down over Mass limits after archdiocese sues
The District of Columbia has changed course and will now allow up to 250 people to attend religious services. The... Read more
DC archbishop to hold Mass for justice on MLK anniversary
In addition to announcing the Mass, Gregory called on Catholics to participate in the 2020 census, saying "We all count." Read more
Former employee charged with stealing $472,000 from Archdiocese of Washington
The former Assistant Superintendent of Catholic Schools in Washington, D.C., has been charged with embezzling close to half a million... Read more
Churches have the same rights as protests, DOJ tells Maryland county
The Justice Department praised Montgomery County Council Wednesday for protecting the First Amendment rights of protestors and said it now... Read more
DC parish fills pews with food for parishioners in need
Priests, parishioners, and staff at Sacred Heart Parish in Washington assembled 500 boxes of food and other resources for families... Read more
Capitol Hill parish takes adoration to the streets for Divine Mercy Sunday
As many Catholics marked Divine Mercy Sunday at home, one parish in Washington, D.C., found a way to bring the... Read more
Gregory orders McCarrick's coat of arms removed from Washington cathedral
A display in the cathedral has now been altered so that there is no gap between the arms of current... Read more
Washington DC clears out homeless camp, breaking up community
One former resident told CNA that he believes the dismantling was necessary, and he blames the city for letting the... Read more
Amid shutdown, DC Catholic Charities aids furloughed workers
For three days, at a set time and location, any furloughed government worker or federal contractor is eligible to receive... Read more
