St. Patrick Catholic Church
Washington, D.C.
 

St. Patrick's Church is the oldest parish in the Federal City of Washington, D.C. Founded in 1794 to minister to the needs of the stonemasons building the White House and the U.S. Capitol, the parish continues to serve the needs of downtown Washington through daily Mass & confession, adult education, and cultural activities. Handicapped Accessible


Announcements

  • First Friday Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
    Friday, August 6
    Following the 12:10pm Mass, there will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, where all are invited to pray at a Eucharistic Holy Hour for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Please encourage others to join in this work of intercession.

  • First Saturday Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
    Saturday, August 7
    This devotion is discontinued until October.

  • Food Collection
    Friday, August 6 and Sunday, August 8
    St. Patrick's collects non-perishable food items for those in need on the second Sunday of the month. The non-perishable food donations are placed at Our Lady’s altar. Food donations are also collected the Friday before the second Sunday.

  • Catholic Police and Fire Society
    Tuesday, August 10
    12:10pm
    The Catholic Police and Fire Society will be remembering Police and Fire personnel living and deceased at the 12:10pm Mass. Come and join them to give thanks. Every month on the second Tuesday at the 12:10pm Mass, the Police and Fire personnel will be remembered.

  • Christ in the City
    Thursday, August 12
    7:00pm
    On the second Thursday of each month, young adults from across the Archdiocese of Washington congregate at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church to pray and worship. Stop in for a few minutes or join us for the entire service. The Rosary begins at 7:00pm followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Scripture Reflection, Praise and Worship, and Confessions until 8:30pm. For information on Christ in the City or to receive the Office of Young Adult Ministry e-newsletter, contact Laura Ferstl at 301-853-4559 or .

  • Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
    Sunday, August 15
    Masses at 5:30pm (Vigil, August 14), 8:00am, 10:00am, and 12:00pm.

  • Labor Day
    Monday, September 6
    On this Federal holiday, the rectory is closed and only one Mass will be offered today at 12:10pm.