The Pentecost Novena to the Holy Spirit is a powerful plea for the light, strength and love that we all need! We can prepare for the coming of the Holy Spirit by praying the Novena at home with our families or friends beginning on Friday, May 6 and concluding on Saturday, May 14, the Vigil of Pentecost.
Msgr. Jameson seeks expressions of initial interest in joining a possible 8-10 day parish pilgrimage to India in April 2017, to include Mumbai (modern-day Bombay), Agra, and possibly Jaipur and New Delhi. While visiting St. Matthew’s, Cardinal Gracias, Archbishop of Bombay, has invited Msgr. Jameson to visit his wonderful country.
Parishioners and friends may contact Msgr. Jameson at rjameson@stmatthewscathedral.org.
On Tuesday, July 26, the Church celebrates the memorial of St. Joachim and St. Anne, the two people chosen to be the parents of the Virgin Mary. Images of these two saints are found in the Cathedral—take a moment and take a look!
Join more than 1,000 young adults (18-39, married and single) from across the country on Saturday, July 30 at The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC for Kraków in the Capital.
Your help is needed to mark the 175th Anniversary of the Parish of St. Matthew the Apostle, now the Cathedral Parish, and since 1939, the seat of the Archdiocese. You are invited now and into the 2015 anniversary year to share stories and memories of how your Catholic faith has shaped your life, your faith and your family.
St. Matthew's annual Health & Wellness Fair will take place on Sunday, September 11, 9:30am - 3:30pm. (La Feria de la Salud y el Bienestar de San Mateo se llevará a cabo el domingo, 11 de septiembre, de 9:30 de la mañana a 3:30 de la tarde.)
"Pope Francis joins the families of the victims and all of the injured in prayer and in compassion. Sharing in their indescribable suffering he entrusts them to the Lord so they may find comfort." Read the full statement.
John Carr, Director for the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life at Georgetown University, has made available the PowerPoint presentation that he used during his recent talk at St. Matthew's, entitled "A Moral Challenge to Washington: Message and Impact of Pope Francis’ Visit on Public Life." View the presentation.
Are you curious about the origins and history of St. Matthew’s as a parish? A new book featuring historical narrative, stories, and images from the past 175 years is now available. Purchase a copy at the Rectory, or order your copy for delivery! View the order form.
Sunday, May 29, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, is the last Sunday of the season for the Schola Cantorum. Look forward to their return on Sunday, September 11 at the 10am and 11:30am Masses, and say tuned for news about their exciting fall season!
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