News & Upcoming Events

U. S. House Votes Tuesday on Late-Term Abortion Ban

On Tuesday, June 18, 2013 the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on a bill to protect unborn children nationwide during the last four months of pregnancy. The bill is the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (H.R. 1797).
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Prayer Vigil for Freedom

A candlelight vigil organized by the Knights of Columbus will be held outside the U.S. Capitol on Saturday, June 22 in unison with the U.S. Catholic bishops’ Fortnight for Freedom initiative. Download the flyer. Read “Prayer Vigil for Freedom” »

Serie de Reflexiones "Esta es Nuestra Fe"

El Padre Evelio Menjívar continua con la serie de conferencias auspiciadas por el Ministerio Hispano. Este Martes 18 de Junio (7 de la tarde Oración del Santo Rosario, 7:30 conferencia) presentará a Margarita Roque que disertará sobre el tema "LA MISION DE LA IGLESIA. DIVERSOS MODELOS DE LA IGLESIA". Lea Serie de Reflexiones “Esta es Nuestra Fe" Read “Serie de Reflexiones "Esta es Nuestra Fe"” »

Diaconate Ordination of James Garcia

Please pray for fellow parishioner James Garcia as he prepares to be ordained to the permanent diaconate on Saturday, June 22. Deacon Garcia will serve at his first Mass as a deacon and homilist on Sunday, June 23, followed by a parish reception in the Great Hall of the Rectory. Come and celebrate with us! Read “Diaconate Ordination of James Garcia” »

RCIA Kickoff Session

Are you interested in becoming Catholic? Are you a Catholic who wishes to receive the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist? Then RCIA is for you! To learn more or to begin RCIA, plan to attend the RCIA Kickoff Session on Wednesday, June 19. Download the flyer. Read “RCIA Kickoff Session” »

Visit the Cathedral, A "Year of Faith" Pilgrimage Site

[title] The Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle is one of 9 pilgrimage churches designated by the Archdiocese of Washington during the "Year of Faith" declared by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. Come, make a visit, take a tour, or plan a pilgrimage for your group! Read “Visit the Cathedral, A "Year of Faith" Pilgrimage Site” »

Young Adults Volunteer Opportunity

Join the Cathedral Young Adults on Saturday, June 22 from 2:15 to 4pm to serve lunch and visit the elderly at the Little Sisters of the Poor's Jeanne Jugan Residence (4200 Harewood Road NE / Brookland-CUA). Only five volunteers can serve, so sign up now! Contact Natalie jones.natalie.a@gmail.com if you’re interested in helping.

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Monthly Rosary Procession for Life

St. Matthew's Respect Life Committee invites all to attend our monthly rosary procession on Saturday, June 22 after the 8am Mass. We will pray the rosary as we walk to Planned Parenthood, the abortion facility on 16th Street, NW. Read “Monthly Rosary Procession for Life” »

Summer Dinner for the Homeless - Can You Help?

The Social Justice & Community Services Committee will host a dinner for our homeless friends on the afternoon of Sunday, June 23. Find out what's needed and how you can help. Read “Summer Dinner for the Homeless - Can You Help?” »

Ordinations to the Diaconate

Two parishioners are among the men being ordained to the Diaconate this ordination seaon—Ken Gill, who was ordained to the Transitional Diaconate on June 1 and James Garcia, who will be ordained to the Permanent Diaconate on June 22. Read more about them, as well as our Dominican seminarian, Br. Sebastian White, who was ordained as a deacon earlier this year and looks foward to his priestly ordination next year! Read “Ordinations to the Diaconate” »

A St. Matthew's ESL Success Story

We recently received great news from one of the students in St. Matthew's ESL (English as a Second Language) program, Brazilian Mariana Zanona Guandalini, who is currently a Level 5 student in the program! Read “A St. Matthew's ESL Success Story” »

Your Talent for God's Purpose

Once again, St. Matthew’s will offer a six-part course on finding meaningful work and carrying out a successful job search. The classes will be held on Monday evenings beginning May 13. Each class will meet from 7 to 8:30pm in the North Conference Room. Career coach and parishioner Hiranya Fernando will be the course facilitator. Read “Your Talent for God's Purpose” »

Diaconate Ordination of Kenneth J. Gill

Fellow parishioner Kenneth J. Gill (second from left) and three other seminarians were ordained to the transitional diaconate on Saturday here at the Cathedral. Keep them in your prayers! Read “Diaconate Ordination of Kenneth J. Gill” »

Latin Mass Book Update

The Ordo Missae, our green Latin Mass booklets in the pews that have served us so well, are in need of revision and replacement. We invite our parishioners and friends, especially those who regularly attend and cherish the 10am Latin Mass, to assist us with this project. Read “Latin Mass Book Update” »

Eucharistic Holy Hour & Confessions

All are welcome to adore our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament at a Eucharistic Holy Hour on Monday, June 17 from 6 to 7pm. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available in English and Spanish during the hour. Read “Eucharistic Holy Hour & Confessions ” »

C†YA Events in June

The Cathedral Young Adults are promoting the June 13 Christ in the City monthly holy hour at St. Patrick's, and a happy hour with the young adults of St. Thomas on June 21. Read “C†YA Events in June” »

Ministry to the Sick, Seniors and Homebound

St. Matthew’s Ministry to the Sick, Seniors and Homebound, in conjunction with our Extraordinary Ministers of Communion, works to provide home and assisted living visits with Communion and companionship to seniors, the sick and homebound of our parish. Read “Ministry to the Sick, Seniors and Homebound” »

Ordination Anniversaries at St. Matthew's

During this ordination season, we congratulate our St. Matthew’s priests on their anniversaries of service in the priesthood of Jesus Christ—Msgr. W. Ronald Jameson (45), Fr. Jack Hurley (31), Fr. Mark D. Knestout (15) and Fr. Evelio Menjivar (9). Please keep them in your prayers. Read “Ordination Anniversaries at St. Matthew's ” »

Priestly Ordination of Albert Duggan

Br. Albert Duggan, O.P. and five of his fellow Dominicans were ordained to the Priesthood of Jesus Christ on Friday, May 24 at the Church of St. Dominic in Washington, DC. Father Albert celebrates his First Mass of Thanksgiving at the Cathedral at 8:30am on Sunday, May 26, the Solemnity of The Most Holy Trinity.

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C†YA at the Ballpark

Join the Cathedral Young Adults and young adults from all over the Archdiocese on Wednesdsay, June 26 for their third annual night at the Nationals Ballpark! Read “C†YA at the Ballpark ” »

Schola Cantorum Summer Hiatus

Sunday, June 2, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, is the last Sunday of the season for the Schola Cantorum. We sincerely hope they have lifted your spirits and touched your souls. They will return on Sunday, September 8, at the 10am and 11:30am Masses. Stay tuned for news about their exciting fall season of special musical events! Happy Summer! Read “Schola Cantorum Summer Hiatus” »