Choral Highlights

What's in store from the Schola Cantorumon the First Sunday of Lent, March 1, 2020?
Grupo de Oración en Español Eventos de Cuaresma y Liturgias

Este año el tema es Las siete últimas palabras de Jesús.
Adult Confirmation Preparation

Register for May 2020 Adult Confirmation Preparation classes.
Celebrating Completion of the Cathedral Great Organ!

Next up - a Wednesday Afternoon Recital on March 18, 2020 withJoy-Leilani Garbutt - click here for the 2019 - 2020 series brochure.
Small Groups Study of the Gospel of Matthew

Let's prepare in a new way to hear the Gospel of Matthew, the prominent Evangelist in this year's Sunday Gospel readings.
Blessing of "When I Was Naked" Sculpture

A reminder to look for Christ in the poor and vulnerable we encounter daily
Mobilizing to oppose D.C. City Council Bill on Abortion Facilities

St. Matthew's Respect Life Ministry leads our parish's participation in postcard-signing campaign against bill. Read the Catholic Standard article on the bill. (CS photo/Andrew Biraj)
Young Adults Reflect on Deepening Faith in 2020

Catholic Standard talked to young adults of the archdiocese, including Mary Forr (pictured) and St. Matthew's own Social Justice Coordinator, Norma Canedo. (CS photo/Andrew Biraj)
Catholic Standard Covers Adopt-a-Family Program

Read the Catholic Standard article on this year's Back-to School Drive!
Monthly Rosary for Life

Join us every fourth Saturday at 11:30am in the Cathedral!
Blessing of "When I Was Naked" Sculpture

A reminder to look for Christ in the poor and vulnerable we encounter daily
A New Way to Experience the Beauty of the Cathedral

Enjoy a 360° virtual tour of the Roman Catholic Cathedral of the Nation's Capital!
Time for Hospitality?

Learn whey we believe the work of the Hospitality Committee is deserving of your support!
Single Servings of Service

Interested in volunteering in a meaningful way without making a long-term commitment? Check out current service opportunities with fellow parishioners.
Visitors are Most Welcome!

Schedule a guided tour of the Cathedral, or a school or parish pilgrimage.
Welcome to St. Matthew's

The Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington, D.C. honors the patron saint of civil servants. The Cathedral plays a major role in the Catholic life of the nation’s capital read more »
Cathedral Great Organ Complete and Rededicated

The Cathedral's magnificent French Romantic Lively-Fulcher has been completed - time to celebrate!
God’s House in Words & Photos

Take an online tour of the cathedral church of the Archdiocese of Washington.
Advent Music ~ Festival of Lessons and Carols

Join us on Gaudete Sunday, December 15 at 7:30pm for the story of the joyful anticipation of the coming of Christ!
Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist

The celebration begins Friday, September 20 on the Vigil of our Patronal Feast!

What’s New

Grupo de Oración - “Dios con Nosotros”

¡Únase a nosotros para el Ciclo de Conferencias de Formación y Crecimiento Espiritual, Cuaresma 2020.

Masses for Ash Wednesday with the Distribution of Ashes and Stations of the Cross

Seven Masses, No Confessions

Join us as we begin Lent, so favorable a time for conversion and growing deeper in our love for the Lord Jesus and His Church! On February 26, Ash Wednesday, masses with the distribution of ashes will be offered at 7am, 8am, 11am (with cantor), 12:10pm (Archbishop Wilton Gregory, with choir; interpreted for the deaf), 1:15pm (with cantor), 5:30pm (with cantor), and 7pm (en español con cantor). Stations of the Cross are prayed at 3pm in English and at 8pm en español.

Lent 2020 Begins!

The Lenten season described by Pope Francis as "so favorable a time for conversion" is upon us! View and share the English Lenten brochure. Vea y comparta el folleto de cuaresma en español. This week:

“La Cuaresma: Tiempo de conversión y reflexión sobre la vida” Padre John Benson, 25 de febrero
Ash Wednesday Masses w / Distribution of Ashes & Stations of the Cross, February 26
Choral Highlights for Ash Wednesday, February 26, and the First Sunday of Lent, March 1
Stations of the Cross, Friday, February 28
Simple Lenten Meal served by the Knights of Columbus w / guests from Horton's Kids, Friday, February 28
Lenten Day of Recollection, February 29
El Via Crucis, 1 de marzo

Lenten Day of Recollection

Encounter this holy season through the hymns of Lent and Holy Week at our Lenten Day of Recollection on Saturday, February 29, 10am – 2:30pm. Fr. Luke Melcher, a presenter in last year's Lenten Lecture series, returns to St. Matthew's to lead us. View the flier.