“With the Apostolic Letter “Patris Corde” (“With a Father’s Heart”), Pope Francis recalls the 150th anniversary of the declaration of Saint Joseph as Patron Saint of the Universal Church. To mark the occasion, the Holy Father proclaimed a “Year of Saint Joseph” from December 8, 2020 to December 8, 2021.
On December 7, 2020, James Walsh, long-time parishioner and active member of the parish community, passed away. Read the tribute written by Norma Canedo, Coordinator for Social Justice Ministries.
The Mass of Christian Burial for Dr Gerald Muller will be celebrated Monday, December 14 , 10am Eastern at St Hugh of Grenoble Church, Greenbelt, Md. COVID-19 restrictions limit attendance to invited participants, but friends and colleagues are encouraged to join the livestream on the parish Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/sthughgrenoble/. Read the tribute written by Thomas Stehle, Pastoral Associate for Liturgy and Director of Music Ministries.
On weekdays of Advent, through December 23 (except December 8), the Cathedral will open at 11am, and the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed on the main altar from 11am to Noon, before the 12:10pm Mass. Confessions in English and Spanish will be available in the Cathedral from 11am to Noon
Fr. Jack Hurley speaks about St. Ambrose on his December 7 feast. A Father and Doctor of the Church, St. Ambrose is famous for his preaching which led to Augustine’s conversion and also for his prominence in early Church-State relations. He is patron of bishops, appropriately his feast day is our Cardinal Archbishop’s birthday!
Please see this follow up from the Cathedral’s Annual Advent Retreat: “Preparing for the Prince of Peace with the Prayer of St. Francis” offered on December 5, 2020.
A recording of the “Fratelli Tutti” Zoom lecture with Fr. Tom Ryan, CSP is now available! This is a helpful review for those who attended to deepen their appreciation of the insights shared by Fr. Tom Ryan, CSP, and a response to the many requests from those unable to attend.
"Advent - Christ Comes," a short article written by Deacon Bart Merella, reveals some lesser known facts about the Advent season and its origins. Find out about the distinctive characteristic of the 4th week of Advent - the 'O Antiphons' - and discover how King Pepin of France figures into the season!
This Saturday, November 28, Pope Francis elevates Cardinal-designate Wilton Gregory and 12 other prelates from around the world to the College of Cardinals. The event will be viewable via a livestream link and on cable television. The Archdiocese of Washington has provided all the details. Click here to submit your prayer intention to Cardinal-designate Gregory. He will remember your prayer as he celebrates Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome this weekend.
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