Catholic Standard

29 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...

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

Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will be installed as the seventh archbishop of Washington on May 21 at 2 p.m. during a solemn...

May 20

Young adults in archdiocese reflect on Pope Francis's letter

May 17

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

May 16

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

A snapshot of some parishes in the Archdiocese of Washington

With 139 parishes in the Archdiocese of Washington, there is something for everyone who wants to find a faith community to call...

May 16

Historic timeline for Archdiocese of Washington

1634 – English colonists land in Maryland at St. Clement’s Island, and Jesuit Father Andrew White celebrates the first...

An overview of history of the Archdiocese of Washington

(The following is updated from a story in Catholic Impact, a publication of the Archdiocese of Washington that shows the...

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

Atlanta Catholics say goodbye to Archbishop Gregory in farewell Mass

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

May 14

‘My pastor, my mentor, my friend and brother’

May 14

Friends remember how Archbishop Gregory’s Chicago years shaped his ministry

Archbishop Wilton Gregory’s Coat of Arms

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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...

Local

Archbishop Gregory’s journey of faith began at Chicago Catholic school

At the April 4 press conference on the morning when Pope Francis had named him as the next archbishop of Washington, Archbishop...

National Shrine honoring Mary draws pilgrims from around the world

May 12

Blue Mass offered for first responders and those who’ve died in the line of duty

May 9

Abuse survivors' stories told through the 'Hope and Healing' gallery at CUA

May 8

US & World

Archbishop Gregory has a legacy of fighting injustice and defending human dignity

During his time as a bishop, Archbishop Wilton Gregory – who will be installed as the new archbishop of Washington on May 21 --...

May 12

Pope issues new norms on mandatory abuse reporting, bishop accountability

May 8

Pope Francis called Jean Vanier to thank him before his death

May 7

Jean Vanier, who changed lives of intellectually disabled, dies in Paris

May 7

Faith

Masses offered for those facing infertility or miscarriage

Father Daniel Leary, pastor of St. Andrew Apostle Church in Silver Spring, will celebrate two Masses on Saturday, May 18, for...

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

Apr 30

‘Plant a Tree, Save a Child’ project provides sustainable future for villagers in Togo, Africa

Apr 23

At Easter Vigil at cathedral, Cardinal Wuerl says risen Christ brings light to world

Apr 21

Culture