Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington

News & Upcoming Events

Join in Defense of Religious Freedom

On March 14, 2012 the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a statement from the Bishops, entitled “United for Religious Freedom.” Bottom line: our religious freedom is in jeopardy. Read “Join in Defense of Religious Freedom” »

Ascension Day Concert

Celebrate the Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord—commemorating the day that Christ, in the presence of His apostles, ascended bodily into Heaven—with a concert of music for trumpet and organ on Sunday, May 20 at 3pm. Read “Ascension Day Concert” »

Happy Eastertide! Time to Prepare for Pentecost!

The Easter Season concludes with Pentectost Sunday, the 50th day, this year celebrated on May 27.  We can prepare for the coming of the Holy Spirit by praying the Pentecost Novena to the Holy Spirit beginning Friday, May 18 through Saturday, May 26, the Vigil of Pentecost. In this prayer, we ask for the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit (wisdom, knowledge, understanding, counsel, piety, fortitude and fear of the Lord).  Read “Happy Eastertide! Time to Prepare for Pentecost!” »

Baby Supplies Drive

The Cathedral’s Respect Life Ministry will hold a baby supplies drive on Sunday May 20. Before and after all Sunday Masses, volunteers will collect donations of diapers, wipes, baby formula, car seats and strollers, as well as monetary donations,for the Northwest Pregnancy Center. Read “Baby Supplies Drive” »

Vocations & Opportunities to Discern

Read about two upcoming opportunities for young men offered by the Archdiocese of Washington's Office of Vocations - a Men's Discernment Dinner for college-aged men and up on May 20, and Quo Vadis Camp for high schoolers, July  8-11. Read “Vocations & Opportunities to Discern” »

Easter Exultet On Display

If you haven't viewed it, you can see the parish's new ritual copy of the Easter Exultet on display during the Easter Season. Because the Exultet is sung from the ambo to begin the Easter Vigil, this specially decorated copy of the chant music is displayed at the front of the ambo just inside the sanctuary railing. Read “Easter Exultet On Display” »

Save the Dates for Fr. Robert Barron’s DVD Series, “CATHOLICISM”

Answering the call for the New Evangelization, this multimedia educational program reveals the truth, beauty and goodness of the Catholic faith in an unprecedented way. Join us for Fr. Robert Barron's DVD series "CATHOLICISM" and learn what Catholics believe and why. For the screening schedule, click here. For an extended preview of the series, click here Read “Save the Dates for Fr. Robert Barron’s DVD Series, “CATHOLICISM”” »

Did You Know That St. Matthew's Makes Provision for Those With Hearing Impairment?

The Cathedral employs sign language interpreters at many liturgies, including at every  11:30am Sunday liturgy. We also provide an induction loop for the benefit of hearing aid users. Those desiring to take advantage of the induction loop shoud sit in pews B1, B3, A1 or A3 and switch thier hearing aids to "T."

St. Matthew's Pilgrims Return Home

Our pilgrims, led by Msgr. Jameson, returned on Sunday, April 22 from
their 10-day tour of Spain and Portugal. Read on for photos. To view a video of Msgr. Jameson celebrating Mass at the Church of St. Anthony in Lisbon, click here. 

 Read “St. Matthew's Pilgrims Return Home” »

“Surrexit Christus, spes mea” – “Christ, my hope, has risen”

A Joyous and Blessed Easter to all!
Read Pope Benedict's Easter message.
Read an Easter reflection by Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington.
St. Matthew's welcomes 25 people into the Church! Click here to see the faces of the newest members of our family! 

 Read ““Surrexit Christus, spes mea” – “Christ, my hope, has risen” ” »

New USCCB Statement - "Our First, Most Cherished Liberty"

Read the statement issued April 12 (en español) by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Libery explaining the bishops' grave concerns regarding religious freedom and what is at stake for Catholic institutions and individuals.    Read “New USCCB Statement - "Our First, Most Cherished Liberty"” »

2012 Jubilarians Celebrate with Bishop González

2012 Jubilarians with Bishop Gonzalez and St. Matthew's ClergyBishop Francisco González celebrated a special Mass at St. Matthew's Cathedral
for those in Consecrated Life on Sunday, April 15. Among the jubilarians were Br. Steven Vesely, ST, Sr. Mary Catherine Guiler, SP, Sr. Joan Kerrigan, SNDdeN,
and Br. William Coombs, ST, pictured with the Bishop and St. Matthew's clergy. 

 Read “2012 Jubilarians Celebrate with Bishop González” »

Washington Interfaith Network (WIN) Community Forum

All parishioners are invited to attend a bilingual community forum on Saturday, May 26, from 10am to 12pm in the North Conference Room. The Advocacy & Education Ministry will host the community forum with the facilitation of WIN—a multi-ethnic, interfaith, non-partisan politically active grassroots organization that works to improve life in the District of Columbia for all residents. Read “Washington Interfaith Network (WIN) Community Forum” »

Colecta de Artículos para Bebes

El Comité del Respeto a la Vida de la Catedral tendrá una colecta de artículos para bebes el domingo 20 de may. Antes y después de todas las Misas, voluntarios estarán recogiendo pañales, toallitas húmedas de bebe, fórmula, asientos de bebes y coches de bebes para el Centro del Embarazo del Noroeste. Read “Colecta de Artículos para Bebes” »

Blessing of Engaged Couples on Hospitality Sunday

On Sunday, May 6 Msgr. Jameson and other St. Matthew’s clergy will confer a blessing of engaged couples at the 11:30am Mass. Join us for Hospitality after all Masses that weekend except the 7am Sunday Mass. Read “Blessing of Engaged Couples on Hospitality Sunday” »

Spring & Summer Faith Formation Events

Read “Spring & Summer Faith Formation Events” »

Ordinations to the Priesthood

Two seminarians who actively minister at St. Matthew's soon will be ordained to the Priesthood of Jesus Christ—Deacon Joseph Goldsmith, who resides at Theological College and Deacon Augustine Reisenauer, a Dominican brother who resides at the Dominican House of Studies.   Read “Ordinations to the Priesthood” »

At the Foot of the Cross

View an amazing and moving photograph taken behind St. Matthew's Cathedral. Read “At the Foot of the Cross” »

Cathedral Launches Evangelization Initiative

Msgr. Jameson has initiated a parish response to Cardinal Wuerl’s call to deepen and expand the efforts of our cathedral community in promoting the gospel message of Jesus Christ. Read “Cathedral Launches Evangelization Initiative” »

Calling all Runners, Walkers and Vocations Supporters!

Once again, St. Matthew’s will organize a team to take part in Run for Vocations, the yearly campaign that raises money for seminarians of the Archdioceses of Washington. Read “Calling all Runners, Walkers and Vocations Supporters!” »

Archdiocesan Opportunities for Faith Formation

The Archdiocese of Washington offers ongoing opportunities to grow in knowledge of hte faith through the study of topics including prayer, Christian morality and the sacraments as well as Scripture study. Read more about Hearts Aflame and the Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation. Read “Archdiocesan Opportunities for Faith Formation” »

Pope Benedict: "Silence and Word: Path of Evangelization"

Silence and Word: Path of Evangelization is the title of Pope Benedict's recently released Message for the 46th World Communications Day, to be observed on Sunday, May 20, 2012. Read on for an excerpt, or view the full text of this beautiful message by clicking here. Read “Pope Benedict: "Silence and Word: Path of Evangelization"” »