News from St. Matthew's

Children's Liturgy of the Word

rlongley — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:08:43 +0000

Children's Liturgy of the Word

At 9:00 AM Mass

During Mass each Sunday, before the Scripture readings begin, children ages 4-12 are called forward, and sent with a blessing to the GREAT HALL room for a Gospel lesson. Parents are welcome to attend with their children.

They will hear the same Scriptures that are proclaimed at Mass but explained at a level that younger children can understand. The children will return to their family in church after the Intercessions.

Dates NOT meeting:

November 8, 2026
November 29, 2026
December 20, 2026–January 10, 2027

For more information, contact L.J. Milone:

ljmilone@stmatthewscathedral.org

Federal Holiday Schedule

mferranti — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:48:03 +0000

Masses for the federal holiday, Columbus Day, also recognized in Washington, DC as Indigenous Peoples' Day, October 12, 2026 | 7:30am & 12:10pm (no Confessions or Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament)
Cathedral Hours | 7am – end of 12:10pm Mass
Rectory office is closed

Missed the Lecture? Listen Now

mferranti — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:03:48 +0000

If you missed our recent Catholic Social Teaching Fellowship lecture, “What Does the Church Teach About the Economy?” You can now listen to the audio recording of the presentation by economist and author Anthony Annett, author of Cathonomics.

In this lecture, Annett explores how Catholic social teaching can help us understand the economy through the lens of human dignity, the common good, and our responsibility to one another.

Listen to the lecture now and catch up on this engaging conversation. All are welcome to join this series of lectures, held on the second Sunday of every month, after the 11am Mass. Please refer to our Events Calendar for details, or subscribe to the Cathedral's Weekly Update.

Listen Now

No Eucharistic Holy Hour with Confessions Today

mferranti — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:39:53 +0000

Eucharistic Holy Hour with Confessions Canceled Today

Mon., September 21, 2026 · 6 - 7pm.

74th Annual Red Mass

mferranti — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:21:14 +0000

The 74th Annual Red Mass, sponsored by the John Carroll Society, will be held at the Cathedral on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 9am. The Red Mass is open to the public but with limited seating. Doors open at 7:45am.

Note that the 7am Mass is canceled on the day of the Red Mass.

His Eminence, Cardinal McElroy, will be Principal Celebrant.

Doors open at 7:45am. Music begins at 8:45am. Mass begins at 9am.

Rhode Island Avenue from 17th Street to Connecticut Avenue will be closed.

Security will be screening all attendees, and no bags will be allowed inside the Cathedral.

The Archdiocese of Washington will livestream the Mass.

Watch Livestream

Red Mass

The Red Mass is celebrated annually at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, traditionally on the Sunday before the first Monday in October, which marks the opening of the Supreme Court's annual term. Its purpose is to invoke God's blessings on those responsible for the administration of justice as well as on all public officials.

To learn more about the history of the Red Mass, read more here.

A Personal Message from Our Rector

mferranti — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:55:09 +0000

Rector's Letter

Bilingual Mass for Solemnity of St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist

mferranti — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:24:26 +0000

All are welcome to join us on Sunday, September 20, 2026, 11-12:15pm.

Parish Celebration of Our Patronal Feast!

All are most welcome on Sunday, September 20, 2026, when our parish family and friends of the Cathedral gather to celebrate our patronal feast at a bilingual Mass at 11am, celebrated by Monsignor Jameson, with Fr. Isaac as the homilist.

We will also have our regular schedule of Sunday Masses.

Feastday Hospitality

Hospitality after all Masses on Sunday, and the Saturday Vigil, in the Great Hall. All are welcome to join the festivities!

The Calling of St. Matthew

Jesus’ calling of Matthew to discipleship, which is the subject of the Gospel reading for the Feast of St. Matthew, is depicted in the mural in the west transept of the Cathedral entitled The Calling of St. Matthew (below).

In the mural scene, Christ calls St. Matthew, who appears astounded by the Master’s words. St. Peter, with his keys, stands to the left of Christ. On both sides of the central figures are a man and a woman. The couple on the left looks scornfully at the scene, while the other stands by in veneration. The setting is a portico beyond which are the Lake of Galilee and the distant hills. Above, a choir of six angels offers incense. Take a moment when you are in the Cathedral, and take a look!

St. Matthew, pray for us!

Grupo Especial de Oración en Español

mferranti — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:03:50 +0000

El grupo de oración se reúne en el salón del norte para compartir un momento de oración y reflexión sobre las virtudes de María, el 8 de septiembre a las 7:30pm.

Catholic Social Teaching Fellowship Series

mferranti — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:54:32 +0000

As part of our ongoing Catholic Social Teaching fellowship series, join us in the Great Hall on Sunday, September 13 after the 11am Mass to discuss the Church’s teachings on Economics with economist Tony Annett, author of Cathonomics. All are welcome!

Como parte de nuestra serie de encuentros sobre la Doctrina Social de la Iglesia, los invitamos a acompañarnos el domingo 13 de septiembre, después de la Misa de las 11am, enel gran salón. Conversaremos con el economista Tony Annett, autor de Cathonomics, sobre la economía desde la perspectiva de las enseñanzas de la Iglesia ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Federal Holiday Schedule for Labor Day

rlongley — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:29:30 +0000

Monday, September 7, 2026

Masses on the public holiday, Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026 | 7:30am & 12:10pm (no Confessions or Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament)
Cathedral Hours | 7am – end of 12:10pm Mass
Rectory office is closed.

Sponsor a Monday Morning Breakfast

rlongley — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:58:38 +0000

Sponsor a Monday Morning Breakfast

Every Monday, our Monday Morning Ministry welcomes neighbors experiencing homelessness with a warm breakfast, fellowship, and compassionate care. We also provide nutritious meals to go, personal-care essentials, and new socks and undergarments.

Your donation can sponsor all or part of a breakfast and help provide hot food, fruit, yogurt, beverages, and other essential supplies. Together, we can ensure that no one begins the week hungry or without basic necessities.

Help us set the table—sponsor a breakfast today by clicking here!

Cathedral Audio Tour Now Available

rlongley — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:35:31 +0000

Cathedral Audio Tour Now Available

All are invited to discover the art and architecture of St. Matthew’s through a new audio tour available inside the Cathedral. Take a short journey around the Cathedral, brought to life through the voices of our own parishioners.

Start Listening Now!