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A concert of hope after fire: Notre Dame organist to perform benefit for Paris cathedral at National Shrine

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., will host a special concert to benefit the Cathedral of Notre Dame on Friday evening, April 26, at 7 p.m. in...

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New Catholics to enter the Church at Easter

This Easter, 1,073 people in the Archdiocese of Washington will be entering the Catholic Church. This series features the faith...

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Married couple will fully enter Church and have marriage validated at Easter Vigil Mass

Apr 14

Mother will follow in daughter’s path when baptized at St. Matthew’s this Easter

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In post-Ledecky era, Stone Ridge helps athletes reach ‘full potential,’ including rising swimming stars

The record board in the pool at Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Bethesda, Maryland is filled with records held by...

Apr 24

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

Apr 23

Participants in National Catholic Prayer Breakfast encouraged to bring Christ to ‘present-day Jerusalem’

Apr 23

Prison ministry volunteers and recipients share stories of rebuilding lives

In his homily at the Mass that opened the Archdiocese of Washington’s March 9 prison ministry conference, Deacon Bobby White...

Apr 23

Sri Lankan attacks are the latest in series of Easter-related incidents

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (CNS) -- More than 350 people were killed and more than 500 injured in Easter attacks on three churches and...

Apr 22

USCCB president decries terrorist bombings of Sri Lanka churches, hotels

The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops termed as "a great evil" the Easter terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka...

Apr 22

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

Cardinal Donald Wuerl, the apostolic administrator of the Archdiocese of Washington, celebrated Easter Masses at the Cathedral...

Apr 21

Through Way of the Cross, participants bring witness of Christ's presence to downtown Washington

Apr 19

'Their Calvary was lengthy': Pope's Stations recall those exploited

Apr 19

Cathedral's Holy Thursday Mass commemorates Christ's institution of Eucharist and call to love and serve others

Apr 18

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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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Volunteer honored for helping ‘Welcome Home’ people who were incarcerated

“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you...

Apr 18

Retired government worker receives award for prison ministry

Apr 17

Maryland General Assembly ends with somber tone after death of House Speaker

Apr 15

For Confirmation project, St. Margaret of Scotland teenager makes scarves for the homeless

Apr 15

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Be servants to one another, pope tells prisoners before washing feet

ROME (CNS) -- Jesus' gesture of washing his disciples' feet, an act once reserved to servants and slaves, is one that all...

Apr 18

Fire chaplain helped save religious artifacts from burning cathedral

Apr 18

Pope to priests: Best place to be is among the people

Apr 17

New parish center dedicated at St. Aloysius in Leonardtown

Apr 16

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Residents of Inwood House accompany friend through RCIA; prepare him to live faith in the world

Though he was raised Jewish, Edwin Mayer -- a resident of Inwood House, a residential community in Silver Spring, Maryland, for...

Apr 3

After Rose Mass, John Carroll Society honors health workers for service to those in need

Apr 2

Church’s healing work continues, Cardinal Wuerl says after Rose Mass

Apr 2

Inspired by sons' faith, Bethesda family prepares to become Catholic at Easter

Apr 1

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‘Instant Family,’ ‘Faith Under Fire’ among Christopher Award winners

The theatrical features “Instant Family” and “Paul, Apostle of Christ” were named winners of Christopher Awards in the award...

Apr 11

‘Breakthrough’ shows miracles happen, prayer is powerful, actress says

Apr 10

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Mar 14

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A concert of hope after fire: Notre Dame organist to perform benefit for Paris cathedral at National Shrine

Special Series

New Catholics to enter the Church at Easter

Married couple will fully enter Church and have marriage validated at Easter Vigil Mass

Mother will follow in daughter’s path when baptized at St. Matthew’s this Easter

Latest

In post-Ledecky era, Stone Ridge helps athletes reach ‘full potential,’ including rising swimming stars

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

Participants in National Catholic Prayer Breakfast encouraged to bring Christ to ‘present-day Jerusalem’

Prison ministry volunteers and recipients share stories of rebuilding lives

Sri Lankan attacks are the latest in series of Easter-related incidents

USCCB president decries terrorist bombings of Sri Lanka churches, hotels

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

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Only risen Christ can bring peace to world at war, pope says at Easter

At Easter the stones of sin, despair, are rolled away, pope says at vigil

On Good Friday, Cardinal Wuerl says cross 'stands at the center of our lives'

Through Way of the Cross, participants bring witness of Christ's presence to downtown Washington

'Their Calvary was lengthy': Pope's Stations recall those exploited

Cathedral's Holy Thursday Mass commemorates Christ's institution of Eucharist and call to love and serve others

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Volunteer honored for helping ‘Welcome Home’ people who were incarcerated

Retired government worker receives award for prison ministry

Maryland General Assembly ends with somber tone after death of House Speaker

For Confirmation project, St. Margaret of Scotland teenager makes scarves for the homeless

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Be servants to one another, pope tells prisoners before washing feet

Fire chaplain helped save religious artifacts from burning cathedral

Pope to priests: Best place to be is among the people

New parish center dedicated at St. Aloysius in Leonardtown

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Residents of Inwood House accompany friend through RCIA; prepare him to live faith in the world

After Rose Mass, John Carroll Society honors health workers for service to those in need

Church’s healing work continues, Cardinal Wuerl says after Rose Mass

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Father Gude, longtime parish priest, dies at 79

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Inspired by sons' faith, Bethesda family prepares to become Catholic at Easter

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Pope names Atlanta Archbishop Wilton Gregory as the new archbishop of Washington

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Through new program, students with intellectual disabilities can find a home at Bishop McNamara

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Archdiocese of Washington priest appointments