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Cardinal McElroy of Washington, D.C., diagnosed with cancer, but prognosis ‘good’
Cardinal Robert McElroy, the 71-year-old archbishop of Washington, D.C., has been diagnosed with cancer but has a good prognosis for... Read more
Would-be attacker of DC Red Mass targeted Catholics, police say
Louis Geri was arrested outside of the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle before the annual “Red Mass” that welcomes... Read more
Cardinal McElroy calls for solidarity with immigrants lacking legal status
Cardinal Robert McElroy described the Trump administration’s approach to immigration as “a comprehensive campaign to uproot millions of families.” Read more
Trump backs death penalty in all Washington, DC, murder cases; Catholic group objects
President Donald Trump called on prosecutors in Washington, D.C., to seek the death penalty for any person convicted of murder... Read more
New Frassati Chapel aims to bring perpetual adoration to the nation’s capital
The Frassati Chapel will serve as a place for Catholics in Washington, D.C., to pray throughout the day and to... Read more
Archdiocese of Washington announces major cutbacks, layoffs
The Archdiocese of Washington has announced plans to “cut spending, reduce its workforce, and restructure departments” to combat “crippling economic... Read more
UPDATE: Washington, Baltimore archbishops offer prayers after deadly DC plane crash
The archbishops of Washington and Baltimore offered prayers on Thursday after a deadly plane crash near downtown Washington, D.C. Read more
Supreme Court will decide on parental right to shield children from gender ideology in school
Parents are suing the Montgomery County, Maryland, Board of Education over a policy that prohibits parents from opting their children... Read more
Mass deportations ‘incompatible with Catholic doctrine,’ Cardinal McElroy says in DC debut
“The Catholic Church teaches that a country has the right to control its borders. And our nation’s desire to do... Read more
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
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