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Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, DC

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The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington is home to more than 667,000 Catholics, 140 parishes, and 90 Catholic schools in Washington, D.C. and Maryland.

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May is #FosterCare Awareness Month. This month, we turn to St. Joseph, affectionately known as the foster father of Jesus, and pray for all who travel upon the path of foster care and adoption. O blessed Joseph, most watchful guardian of the Holy Family, defend the chosen

May is #FosterCare Awareness Month. This month, we turn to St. Joseph, affectionately known as the foster father of Jesus, and pray for all who travel upon the path of foster care and adoption.

O blessed Joseph, most watchful guardian of the Holy Family, defend the chosen
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Join us for Memorial Day Mass on May 26 at 10 a.m. Five Masses will be held simultaneously at different Catholic Cemeteries of the #WashArchdiocese. Come remember those who gave their lives for our freedom. See the full list of cemeteries: adw.org/event/memorial…

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With Bishop Menjivar and Our Lady of China Pastoral Mission, we recently celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of China at St. Mary's Rockville! This Mass was a “Celebration of Her Grace, Protection, and the Unity of Our Faith Community.” 🇨🇳

With Bishop Menjivar and Our Lady of China Pastoral Mission, we recently celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of China at <a href="/StMaryRockville/">St. Mary's Rockville</a>! This Mass was a “Celebration of Her Grace, Protection, and the Unity of Our Faith Community.” 🇨🇳
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10 teachers in the #WashArchdiocese were honored with Golden Apple Awards this year, each receiving a golden apple and a monetary award of $5,000 from the Donahue Family Foundation, which sponsors the annual award for teaching excellence and dedication to Catholic education.

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Students need your support today! Your gift to Campus Ministry helps students at American University, St. Mary's College, Howard University, University of Maryland, George Washington University, and Gallaudet University grow in faith and community. Join us in supporting these

Students need your support today! Your gift to Campus Ministry helps students at American University, St. Mary's College, Howard University, University of Maryland, George Washington University, and Gallaudet University grow in faith and community. Join us in supporting these
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We’re celebrating 10 years of #LaudatoSi! This Laudato Si Week, we’re called to deepen our care for creation through reflection, prayer, and action. Every step we take, no matter how small, makes a difference. #LaudatoSiWeek 🌍 Learn more: bit.ly/3XTD9d8 💚 Donate:

We’re celebrating 10 years of #LaudatoSi! This Laudato Si Week, we’re called to deepen our care for creation through reflection, prayer, and action. Every step we take, no matter how small, makes a difference. #LaudatoSiWeek

🌍 Learn more: bit.ly/3XTD9d8
💚 Donate:
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Congratulations to all graduates across the #WashArchdiocese! Let us lift up all of our graduates in prayer, whether they are transitioning beyond college, high school, or kindergarten! We are so proud of each and every one of you. #ClassOf2025 🎓

Congratulations to all graduates across the #WashArchdiocese! Let us lift up all of our graduates in prayer, whether they are transitioning beyond college, high school, or kindergarten! We are so proud of each and every one of you. #ClassOf2025 🎓
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Join us - today at 10 a.m., five #MemorialDay Masses will be offered simultaneously at different Catholic cemeteries across the #WashArchdiocese. Find more details and the list of cemeteries with outdoor Mass on our site: adw.org/event/memorial…

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God of power and mercy, you destroy war and put down earthly pride. Keep in your mercy those men and women who have died in the cause of freedom and bring them safely into your kingdom of justice and peace. #MemorialDay 🇺🇸 Prayer from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

God of power and mercy, you destroy war and put down earthly pride.
Keep in your mercy those men and women who have died in the cause of freedom and bring them safely into your kingdom of justice and peace. #MemorialDay 🇺🇸

Prayer from the <a href="/USCCB/">U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops</a>.
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As #FosterCareAwarenessMonth comes to a close, we remember that foster care families are needed everywhere to provide a safe environment and a loving home to youth in need. 🫶 Find resources and prayers from Maryland Catholic Conference to support of foster families in our own community and

As #FosterCareAwarenessMonth comes to a close, we remember that foster care families are needed everywhere to provide a safe environment and a loving home to youth in need. 🫶

Find resources and prayers from <a href="/mdcatholic/">Maryland Catholic Conference</a> to support of foster families in our own community and
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THIS SATURDAY! Join us for our Pilgrimage & Celebration of the Holy Jubilee 2025, starting at the Saint John Paul II Shrine at 12 noon! Making a pilgrimage allows us to encounter the Lord in the rough path or arduous walk, and in the silence of our journey. All additional information is on our

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Empowering youth across our communities, CYO Youth Ministry and Young Adult Engagement offer spiritual, social, and leadership programs. Support their mission today at adw.org/youth! #CYOYouthMinistry #YoungAdultEngagement

Empowering youth across our communities, CYO Youth Ministry and Young Adult Engagement offer spiritual, social, and leadership programs. Support their mission today at adw.org/youth!

#CYOYouthMinistry #YoungAdultEngagement
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From parish gardens to energy-saving retrofits, Catholic communities across the #WashArchdiocese are answering the call of #LaudatoSi. This #LaudatoSiWeek, we celebrate the parishes, schools, and ministries helping us build a more sustainable future. #LaudatoSiWeek 🌾💡🌻 Learn

From parish gardens to energy-saving retrofits, Catholic communities across the #WashArchdiocese are answering the call of #LaudatoSi. This #LaudatoSiWeek, we celebrate the parishes, schools, and ministries helping us build a more sustainable future. #LaudatoSiWeek 🌾💡🌻

Learn
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As we celebrate the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents, and the Elderly this weekend as part of the #YearoftheJubilee, we thank God for our families of every age and stage. Discover more on ministering to your family on our site: bit.ly/3NDlZuT

As we celebrate the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents, and the Elderly this weekend as part of the #YearoftheJubilee, we thank God for our families of every age and stage.

Discover more on ministering to your family on our site: bit.ly/3NDlZuT
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Mary is not only our mother, but truly she is the Queen of Heaven—a role fulfilled only by the mother of the King, Jesus Christ. "A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars" (Revelation

Mary is not only our mother, but truly she is the Queen of Heaven—a role fulfilled only by the mother of the King, Jesus Christ. "A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars" (Revelation
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Today as we celebrate the #Feast of the Ascension, we meditate on the words from Luke's Gospel: "Then He led them out as far as Bethany, raised His hands, and blessed them. As He blessed them He parted from them and was taken up to heaven." (Luke 24:50-1) #AscensionSunday

Today as we celebrate the #Feast of the Ascension, we meditate on the words from Luke's Gospel:

"Then He led them out as far as Bethany, raised His hands, and blessed them. As He blessed them He parted from them and was taken up to heaven." (Luke 24:50-1) #AscensionSunday
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Join us for the Transitional Diaconate Ordination! A transitional deacon is a seminarian en route to the priesthood. This Mass will be held at the Cathedral of St. Matthew in NW DC on June 14 at 10 a.m. More information: adw.org/event/transiti…

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Celebrating a Mass at National Shrine for the #WashArchdiocese's local observance of the #JubileeYear, Bishop Menjivar called the event “an opportunity to renew our faith,” and he urged Catholics to “journey together as disciples of faith.” Read the full Catholic Standard article on

Celebrating a Mass at <a href="/MarysShrine/">National Shrine</a> for the #WashArchdiocese's local observance of the #JubileeYear, Bishop Menjivar called the event “an opportunity to renew our faith,” and he urged Catholics to “journey together as disciples of faith.”

Read the full <a href="/CathStandard/">Catholic Standard</a> article on
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Come celebrate the Gift of the Holy Spirit! Join us at our Pentecost Mass with Adult Confirmation this Sunday, June 8 at @stmatthewsdc at 3:15! #Pentecost marks the occasion of God sending the Holy Spirit upon Jesus’ disciples after his Resurrection. More info:

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Join us at ResurrectionADW on Saturday, June 7 for the Celebration of the Saints of Africa! This event is sponsored and organized by the African Catholic Association of the DMV. Find more details here: adw.org/event/celebrat…