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We are the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Washington and a diverse and multi-cultural parish in Washington, D.C.

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Join the Jubilee 2025 Celebration at St. Matthew’s: A Designated Pilgrimage Site

Jubilee 2025: Pilgrims of Hope. Next event is a virtual class on the History of the Church. A full list of events and activities planned for this sacred year can be found here, and we invite all to participate in the celebrations!
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Welcome Pope Leo XIV! Mass of Thanksgiving upon the Inauguration of Pope Leo XIV

We're happy to welcome our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV! Please join us on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 11am for a Mass of Thanksgiving, celebrated by Fr. Isaac.
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Mass of Thanksgiving for Pope Leo XIV

Mass of Thanksgiving tonight, May 8, at 5:30pm for our new Pope!
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Memorial of St. Kateria Tekakwitha

July 14, 2025

The History of the Catholic Church

July 16, 2025

Eucharistic Holy Hour with Confessions

July 21, 2025
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Always God's Children

AGC that fosters Christian community and spiritual growth among persons who are gay, lesbian, or bisexual, as well as their friends and family.
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Cathedral Young Adults

C†YA serves the community of Catholic adults ages 21 - 39 who live and work in DC, providing spiritual, social, and service opportunities.
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Creation Care

Dedicated to developing a deeper awareness of our duties to God’s creation and to taking action with a focus on prayer, energy efficiency, conservation, and advocacy efforts.
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Faith Formation

Inviting Catholic Christians to integrate their own life experiences with knowledge of the faith, love of God, and love of neighbor, and welcoming new members of the Church.
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Liturgical Ministry

The worship life of the parish is enabled by people who share their time and talents as Servers, Extraordinary Ministers of Communion, Lectors and Hospitality Ministers.
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Ministerio Hispano

Somos una comunidad diversa y multicultural que representa la comunidad del pueblo hispano en la capital de la nación, bajo el cuidado de nuestro Arzobispo y sus delegados.
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Music Ministry

From solo cantor to solemn liturgies with choir, soloists, and instrumentalists; from solo recitals on our Lively-Fulcher organ to full concerts with choir and orchestra
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Social Justice

Through our ministries we serve those in need and witness to our faith in Jesus Christ through concrete acts of love and service that overcome our selfishness and indifference.
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1725 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036

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