Lent begins on Wednesday, March 5 with Ash Wednesday. Join us for Mass at 7:00am, 11:30am, 6:00pm, and 7:30pm. Ashes will be distributed during each Mass. Ashes are an outward sign of our interior repentance before God. Learn more: ascensionpress.com/blogs/articles…

The Feast has a central focus: God becoming one of us in the Incarnation. Mary plays an important God-given role in the plan of salvation. Her yes to God exemplified her trust, cooperation, and surrender to the Divine Will. We are called to imitate Mary's faith in our own lives.

The holiest days of the liturgical year are the three days we call the Triduum when we celebrate Christ’s Paschal Mystery. You are invited to join our celebration of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil. See our bulletin or website for the full Holy Week schedule!

Join us for Holy Thursday Mass at 7:30pm. This evening, priests will wash the feet of congregants as Christ washed the feet of his disciples. Christ instituted 2 sacraments at the Last Supper: the Eucharist and the priesthood. Learn more: catholic.org/lent/thurs.php #holythursday

Friends, the cross—painful, humiliating, and dehumanizing—terrified the ancient world.  Today, on Good Friday, we see in the cross of Christ not the ultimate defeat but the ultimate victory over the powers of sin and death.

“Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.” —Luke 23:34

Today we honor and remember the Passion and Death of Our Lord. There is no greater love than this. John 15:13 #GoodFriday

As you contemplate Christ's ultimate sacrifice, unite yourself to Mary who accompanied Christ all the way to the cross. Learn more: hallow.com/blog/7-sorrows/ #EasterVigil

On Easter Sunday, we contemplate and rejoice in the risen Christ. Alleluia! Christ is risen! #EasterSunday

From “Urbi Et Orbi,” a message from the Holy Father Pope Francis on Easter Sunday.

From “A Light in the Night,” Pope Francis’ meditations on hope for the 2025 Jubilee.

From Pope Francis’ Divine Mercy Sunday homily delivered in 2013.

From an Apostolic Exhortation in honor of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, written by Pope Francis in 2023.

Friends, our new Holy Father is Pope Leo XIV! Born and raised in Chicago, Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost entered the novitiate of the Order of Saint Augustine in 1977 and was ordained to the priesthood in 1981. The first-ever American pope, Prevost served most recently as the

Praised be Jesus Christ! We have a Pope! Pope Leo XIV is our new Pope! More: adw.org/about-us/who-w… 📸: OSV News photo/Dylan Martinez, Reuters

The annual Mass of Priesthood Ordination in the #WashArchdiocese brought together a large congregation of faithful, celebrating this special occasion as Cardinal McElroy ordained 5 new priests at National Shrine. Read the Catholic Standard story and learn more about our new priests:

We had the chance to hear from Fr. Cerritelli, just minutes after the Mass of Priesthood Ordination over the weekend! Watch to learn about his journey towards his vocation! 🙏

Pray for Christians in Nicaragua, where the Catholic Church faces brutal government persecution. Find out more about Religious Freedom Week at: ow.ly/tMVB50Wempk

Friends, in his transfigured state, Jesus transcends space and time, since he is pictured talking with Moses and Elijah, figures from the distant past. In this world, we are caught in one moment of space and time, but in heaven, we will live in the eternal now of God’s life; a

Join us every 1st Wednesday of the month from 7:00-8:00pm for Holy Hour. All are welcome to join us for prayer and adoration before the Blessed Sacrament. Adoration is when you spend time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Come and find rest in Christ!