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Catholic education, which inspired his vocation, is at the heart of Cardinal Gregory’s ministry

Catholic school officials and educators in the Archdiocese of Washington praised Cardinal Wilton Gregory for his commitment to Catholic education and his awareness that such an education is a...

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Update: Pope Francis creates 13 new cardinals, including Cardinal Wilton Gregory of Washington

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- One by one 11 senior churchmen, including two U.S. citizens -- Cardinals Wilton D. Gregory of Washington...

Nov 28

Pope names Bishop Fisher as the new bishop of Buffalo

Dec 1

At Zoom press briefing, Bishop Fisher says he is coming to Buffalo as a pastor

Dec 1

Black Catholic Voices: At 100, St. Luke’s ‘heartbeat’ reflects on a life of faith

Reflecting on Hilda Mae McDougald, a 100-year-old parishioner who has continued attending Mass faithfully at St. Luke Parish in...

Nov 30

Cardinal Gregory’s journey of faith began in Chicago Catholic school and led to Consistory in Rome

For Washington Cardinal Wilton Gregory, his journey of faith that began when he converted to Catholicism as a sixth grader at...

Nov 25

From archbishop to cardinal: A chronology of Cardinal Gregory's first 18 months as archbishop of Washington

April 4, 2019 – Pope Francis names Atlanta Archbishop Wilton Gregory as the new archbishop of Washington, succeeding Cardinal...

Nov 28

Black Catholics express joy at elevation of Cardinal Gregory, first African American cardinal

To Father Robert Boxie III, the Catholic chaplain at Howard University in Washington, D.C., “The naming of Archbishop Gregory...

Nov 28

Cardinal Gregory’s leadership in confronting abuse crisis marked by transparency, healing

Nov 27

Italian cardinal-designate got start on Rome’s rough streets

Nov 27

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Back to Catholic school during the pandemic

After careful planning and extensive safety measures, Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Washington have reopened for the...

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As COVID cases rise in Maryland and D.C., Catholic school officials say safety protocols are working

Nov 19

D.C. Catholic Business Network honors Father Frederick Close with Clergy of the Year Award

Nov 16

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Photo gallery: Joyful Mass at St. Luke's Church in Washington on day before Archbishop Gregory named a cardinal

Washington Archbishop Wilton Gregory made his first visit to St. Luke Catholic Church in the nation's capital on Oct. 24, 2020, for a Mass celebrating the parish's 63rd anniversary. On the next...

Photo gallery: Archbishop Gregory celebrates parish Mass after being named as cardinal by Pope Francis

Four hours after he learned that Pope Francis had named him as a new cardinal, Washington Archbishop Wilton Gregory celebrated a 250th anniversary Mass at Holy Angels Church in Avenue, Maryland on...

Photo essay: Southern Maryland churches and charitable groups collect supplies shipped by Food for the Poor during pandemic

Known for its extensive outreach to the poor in the Caribbean and Latin America, the relief organization Food for the Poor also sometimes provides emergency assistance to outreach programs in the...

Photo gallery: Archbishop Gregory's joyful ordination of eight new priests and a new deacon for archdiocese

Archbishop Wilton Gregory ordained Father Patrick Agustin, Father Nathanael Anderson, Father James Glasgow, Father Jeremy Hammond, Father Emanuel Lucero, Father James Morrison, Father Francisco...

Photo gallery: Archbishop Gregory celebrates outdoor Mass at Jesus the Good Shepherd Parish in Owings

As local government coronavirus restrictions eased and public Masses continued to resume in the Archdiocese of Washington, Archbishop Wilton Gregory on June 14 celebrated an outdoor Mass at Jesus...

Photo gallery: Archbishop Gregory celebrates Easter Sunday and Easter Vigil

Washington Archbishop Wilton Gregory celebrated the April 12 Easter Sunday Mass at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, followed later that day by an Easter Sunday Mass at the Basilica of the...

Photo gallery: Archbishop Wilton Gregory leads Good Friday liturgy at St. Matthew's Cathedral

Washington Archbishop Wilton Gregory presided at the Good Friday liturgy of the Passion of the Lord at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington, D.C. on April 10, 2020. Due to...

Photo gallery: Archbishop Wilton Gregory celebrates Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday

Washington Archbishop Wilton Gregory celebrated the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, April 9, at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle. Since public Masses are not being held in...

Photo gallery: Archbishop Wilton Gregory celebrates Palm Sunday Mass

Washington Archbishop Wilton Gregory began Holy Week in 2020 in the Archdiocese of Washington by celebrating a Palm Sunday Mass on April 5 at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington,...

Photo gallery: St. Andrew's drive-in Eucharistic Adoration inspires devotion of faithful

Hundreds of parishioners prayed together by sitting in their car on March 21, as St. Andrew Apostle Parish in Silver Spring, Maryland, held a drive-in Eucharistic Adoration at the church's parking...

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During pandemic, Cardinal Gregory has encouraged Catholics to turn to Christ

At his May 21, 2019 Mass of Installation as the new archbishop of Washington, Archbishop Wilton Gregory encouraged Catholics of...

Nov 26

Bishop Dorsonville blesses Mother Mary Lange Food Pantry in Takoma Park

Nov 25

Resources available to celebrate elevation of Cardinal-designate Gregory to the College of Cardinals

Nov 25

Seeking racial justice and opposing racism involve changing hearts, says Cardinal Gregory

Nov 23

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Italian cardinal-designate says he’s simply a pastor

“I am a pastor,” Cardinal-designate Enrico Feroci, 80, said after Pope Francis announced he would make him a cardinal. “I hope...

Nov 26

Chile’s cardinal appointment coincides with country’s political change

Nov 25

Consistory to be livestreamed on Vatican YouTube channel and air on EWTN

Nov 24

In Washington, with new president, cardinal-designate hopes for dialogue

Nov 24

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Celebrating a legacy of faith during Black Catholic History Month

During November, the Catholic Church in the United States celebrates Black Catholic History Month to remember, honor and...

Nov 19

Black Catholic Voices series: Bishop Roy Campbell Jr. reflects on his journey of faith and experiences with racism

Nov 15

Sister Thea Bowman, whose canonization cause is underway, was dynamic evangelist

Nov 13

Deacon John Somerville remembered for his steadfast Catholic faith despite racism he experienced

Nov 7

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Update: Alex Trebek dies at 80; host of ‘Jeopardy!’ was educated in Catholic schools

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- When the death of Alex Trebek -- beloved longtime host of "Jeopardy!" -- was announced, celebrities and...

Nov 10

Bruce Springsteen gives pep talk of sorts to Boston College freshmen

Sep 17

Movie review: ‘Fatima’ is a welcomed affirmation of faith

Aug 25

‘Radioactive’ tells the story of the first woman to receive a Nobel Prize for physics

Jul 29

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Catholic education, which inspired his vocation, is at the heart of Cardinal Gregory’s ministry

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Update: Pope Francis creates 13 new cardinals, including Cardinal Wilton Gregory of Washington

Pope names Bishop Fisher as the new bishop of Buffalo

At Zoom press briefing, Bishop Fisher says he is coming to Buffalo as a pastor

Black Catholic Voices: At 100, St. Luke’s ‘heartbeat’ reflects on a life of faith

Cardinal Gregory’s journey of faith began in Chicago Catholic school and led to Consistory in Rome

From archbishop to cardinal: A chronology of Cardinal Gregory's first 18 months as archbishop of Washington

Black Catholics express joy at elevation of Cardinal Gregory, first African American cardinal

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Snapshots of Consistories for Washington’s cardinal archbishops over the years

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The Coat of Arms of Wilton Cardinal Gregory, Archbishop of Washington

Cardinal Gregory’s leadership in confronting abuse crisis marked by transparency, healing

Italian cardinal-designate got start on Rome’s rough streets

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Back to Catholic school during the pandemic

As COVID cases rise in Maryland and D.C., Catholic school officials say safety protocols are working

D.C. Catholic Business Network honors Father Frederick Close with Clergy of the Year Award

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As a Church leader, Cardinal Gregory has always ‘put the rest of us first’

A priest secretary's view of Cardinal Gregory's Consistory

A Thanksgiving letter to the faithful from Cardinal Gregory

Giving thanks in a difficult year

Galleries

Photo gallery: Joyful Mass at St. Luke's Church in Washington on day before Archbishop Gregory named a cardinal

Photo gallery: Archbishop Gregory celebrates parish Mass after being named as cardinal by Pope Francis

Photo essay: Southern Maryland churches and charitable groups collect supplies shipped by Food for the Poor during pandemic

Photo gallery: Archbishop Gregory's joyful ordination of eight new priests and a new deacon for archdiocese

Photo gallery: Archbishop Gregory celebrates outdoor Mass at Jesus the Good Shepherd Parish in Owings

Photo gallery: Archbishop Gregory celebrates Easter Sunday and Easter Vigil

Photo gallery: Archbishop Wilton Gregory leads Good Friday liturgy at St. Matthew's Cathedral

Photo gallery: Archbishop Wilton Gregory celebrates Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday

Photo gallery: Archbishop Wilton Gregory celebrates Palm Sunday Mass

Photo gallery: St. Andrew's drive-in Eucharistic Adoration inspires devotion of faithful

Local

During pandemic, Cardinal Gregory has encouraged Catholics to turn to Christ

Bishop Dorsonville blesses Mother Mary Lange Food Pantry in Takoma Park

Resources available to celebrate elevation of Cardinal-designate Gregory to the College of Cardinals

Seeking racial justice and opposing racism involve changing hearts, says Cardinal Gregory

US & World

Italian cardinal-designate says he’s simply a pastor

Chile’s cardinal appointment coincides with country’s political change

Consistory to be livestreamed on Vatican YouTube channel and air on EWTN

In Washington, with new president, cardinal-designate hopes for dialogue

Faith

Celebrating a legacy of faith during Black Catholic History Month

Black Catholic Voices series: Bishop Roy Campbell Jr. reflects on his journey of faith and experiences with racism

Sister Thea Bowman, whose canonization cause is underway, was dynamic evangelist

Deacon John Somerville remembered for his steadfast Catholic faith despite racism he experienced

Culture

Update: Alex Trebek dies at 80; host of ‘Jeopardy!’ was educated in Catholic schools

Bruce Springsteen gives pep talk of sorts to Boston College freshmen

Movie review: ‘Fatima’ is a welcomed affirmation of faith

‘Radioactive’ tells the story of the first woman to receive a Nobel Prize for physics

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