Catholic Standard

30 articles in this series

New Archbishop's Life and Legacy

Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will be installed as the seventh archbishop of Washington on May 21. This series looks back on his...

In interview, Archbishop Gregory reflects on his life and work as he is about to become archbishop of Washington

May 16

Archbishop Gregory’s faith journey resonates at St. Augustine Catholic School

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Stone Ridge senior refurbished parish’s chapel, hopes it will help people connect to God

Annie Kelly, a senior at Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Bethesda, attends daily Mass several mornings a week at Our...

May 25

Golden Apple winners honored for dedication to Catholic education during May 16 awards dinner

May 24

With doctorate degree in pharmacy, St. Camillus parishioner hopes to improve access to healthcare

Latina Scholar at Elizabeth Seton High School grateful for ‘all the opportunities I’ve had’

Four years ago, Elena Visoso, who graduates this year from Elizabeth Seton High School in Bladensburg, Maryland, was one of 20...

At St. Mary’s Ryken, student found strong academics and new faith

For St. Mary’s Ryken High School graduating senior Evan Domonkos, his four years at the Xaverian Brothers-sponsored school in...

Her education at St. Vincent Pallotti expanded student’s worldview and shaped her career plans

Colleen Blasko, a graduating senior at St. Vincent Pallotti High School in Laurel, Maryland, is ready to face the world –...

At St. Anselm’s, student starred in golf and drew strength from prayer

St. Anselm’s Abbey School graduating senior Carlo Pizzano’s nearly lifelong interest in golf has landed him a scholarship to...

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Text of Archbishop Gregory's homily at his Mass of Installation as the archbishop of Washington

May 22

Faithful come from near and far to witness ‘epic moment’ in history of Church

May 21

Day of joy for Archdiocese of Washington and its new shepherd

May 21

Archbishop Gregory to be installed as archbishop of Washington on May 21 at National Shrine

May 20

Immigration advocates express concerns about Trump immigration plan

Black Catholics offer congratulations and prayers for Archbishop Gregory

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Junior Saints Drawings: Easter

On Easter, Christians around the world celebrate the most important tenant of our faith: that Jesus triumphed over death and rose again to new life. “Easter means a lot to me because Jesus rose...

World Youth Day pilgrims admire beauty of creation in Gamboa Rainforest

World Youth Day pilgrims from a variety of dioceses in the United States spent Jan 21 admiring God’s creation in the Gamboa Rainforest, located just outside of Panama City. The rainforest’s...

January Junior Saints Drawings

For the January Junior Saints, students drew pictures of how they respect life. Peyton Barnett, eighth grade, St. Mary's School, Bryantown Camille Urcia, sixth grade, St. Columba School,...

Las Posadas procession brings Christmas story to Capitol Hill

Wearing robes and head coverings on a chilly December evening on Capitol Hill, young people dressed as Joseph and Mary made their way from St. Joseph's to St. Peter's Church a short walk away. A...

Junior Saints: St. Pius X Regional School

For the month of November, students were asked to create images of their favorite saint and to share what makes that saint special to them. Here are just a few favorite saints shared by students at...

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Evangelization efforts include Lenten and Advent promotions, radio spots and social media

As Christ commanded His Apostles to “Go forth and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son and the...

May 16

Dr. King’s legacy offered a ‘turning point’ for Archbishop Gregory’s life

Archbishop Wilton Gregory’s appointment as the seventh archbishop of Washington was announced on April 4, which happened to be...

Archbishop Gregory’s leadership in confronting abuse crisis seen as a sign of hope for archdiocese

May 15

Atlanta Catholics say goodbye to Archbishop Gregory in farewell Mass

May 15

Then-Bishop Gregory brought healing to Diocese of Belleville after destructive flood and abuse crisis

May 14

Faith

Young adults in archdiocese reflect on Pope Francis's letter

In his new apostolic exhortation, Christus Vivit , “Christ is alive,” Pope Francis writes a letter to young people,...

May 17

For Hispanic Catholics, faith journey involves walking with Mary and Jesus

May 16

Masses offered for those facing infertility or miscarriage

May 13

Like St. Paul, man’s faith journey pivoted on the road

Apr 30

Culture