We Warmly Welcome His Eminence, Cardinal Robert McElroy

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Live News Conference from St. Matthew's Introducing His Eminence, Cardinal Robert McElroy, Archbishop-Elect

January 6, 2025

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His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed His Eminence Robert Cardinal McElroy as the eighth Archbishop of Washington. Please find the statement from Cardinal Gregory regarding this announcement HERE.

Additionally, a statement from Cardinal McElroy is available HERE.

Spiritual Readings

Selected by Fr. Joe McHenry



From St. Irenaeus

The Father’s purpose in revealing the Son was to make himself known to us all and so to welcome into eternal rest those who believe in him, establishing them in justice, preserving them from death. To believe in him means to do his will.

Through creation itself the Word reveals God the Creator. Through the world he reveals the Lord who made the world. Through all that is fashioned he reveals the craftsman who fashioned it all. Through the Son the Word reveals the Father who begot him as Son. All speak of these things in the same language, but they do not believe them in the same way. Through the law and the prophets the Word revealed himself and his Father in the same way, and though all the people equally heard the message not all equally believed it. Through the Word, made visible and palpable, the Father was revealed, though not all equally believed in him. But all saw the Father in the Son, for the Father of the Son cannot be seen, but the Son of the Father can be seen.

The Son performs everything as a ministry to the Father, from beginning to end, and without the Son no one can know God. The way to know the Father is the Son. Knowledge of the Son is in the Father, and is revealed through the Son. For this reason the Lord said: No one knows the Son except the Father; and no one knows the Father except the Son, and those to whom the Son has revealed him. The word “revealed” refers not only to the future — as though the Word began to reveal the Father only when he was born of Mary; it refers equally to all time. From the beginning the Son is present to creation, reveals the Father to all, to those the Father chooses, when the Father chooses, and as the Father chooses. So, there is in all and through all one God the Father, one Word and Son, and one Spirit, and one salvation for all who believe in him.

Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

All Masses are open to the public. Visitors are most welcome!

• Masses for The Baptism of the Lord, January 11/12, 2025 Saturday at 5:30pm (Vigil) & Sunday at 7am, 9am , 11am (RCIA Dismissal), 1pm (en español) & 5:30pm 
• Cathedral Hours | 6:30am - 7pm

Christmastide Organ Recital

St. Matthew's Cathedral Principal Organist Paul Hardy begins our Cathedral Great Organ 2025 Concert Series with a recital on our Lively-Fulcher Organ at 3:30pm on Sunday, January 12, 2025, the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. The concert is free and open to the public. Come, bring a friend, and enjoy works by Max Reger, J. S. Bach, Gustav Holst, César Franck, and Charles-Marie Widor.

Paris & Lourdes Pilgrimage April 30 - May 8, 2025, with Spiritual Director Rev. Msgr. W. Ronald Jameson

We are excited to announce that we will be visiting Paris and Lourdes, departing from Washington-Dulles on Weds April 30 and returning on Thurs May 8. Join us on visits to The Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, Notre Dame Cathedral, Sacre Coeur Basilica and the Sainte Chapelle! We will also visit the Louvre Museum and see many of the most famous sites of the City of Light! Pilgrims will also have free time to explore Paris on their own! In Lourdes we will visit the site of Our Lady's apparitions at the Grotto of Massabielle! We will also have the opportunity to be blessed by water from the miraculous Spring, attend the daily candlelit procession and pray the Rosary, just to name a few activities.

For more information and to sign up to travel with us, please visit this LINK. Should you have any questions, please e-mail: Maria Menacho, mariamenacho@yahoo.com with a copy to Msgr Jameson, rjameson@stmatthewscathedral.org and to Fatima Aybar, faybar@stmatthewscathedral.org. We look forward to hearing from you!

The Mystics

Join a small intentional community that meets to experience the Christian mystical tradition. We will learn how to be mystics in our daily lives through silent prayer, readings and lectures on the mystics, sharing, a communal meal, and time for solitude and reflection. Read more HERE. Saturday, January 11, 9am-2pm. For more information, contact L.J. Milone.

Jubilee Events led by St. Matthew's Faith Formation Director

Are you ready to deepen your faith and celebrate the grace of this Jubilee year? Join us for a series of prayerful and transformative events, led by St. Matthew’s Faith Formation Director, L.J. Milone. These special gatherings are designed to renew our hearts, strengthen our community, and draw us closer to Christ through reflection, prayer, and fellowship. Embrace this opportunity to grow in your faith. To learn more about these meaningful events, click HERE—we look forward to journeying with you in faith and celebration!

Catholic Social Teaching Lecture: Every Life a Sacred Story

Join us as Kathryn Yanik explores the topic of “Every Life, A Sacred Story: A look into the basics of Catholic Social Teaching and the dignity of the human person, exploring contemporary bioethical challenges, and human rights issues.” All are welcome to join us on Tuesday, January 14, 6:30-8pm, in the North Conference Room.

Always God's Children

Always God's Children, the Cathedral ministry to persons who are gay, lesbian, or bisexual and their friends and family members.

Sunday, January 12, at 3:30pm in the West Conference Room.

Cathedral Book Club

Step into an evening of thought-provoking conversation with Fr. Jack! This month, we're diving into Conclave by Robert Harris, a gripping political thriller set behind the Vatican’s closed doors. Whether you're a seasoned reader or just curious to learn more, all are welcome to join the discussion. Don’t miss out—mark your calendar for Thursday, February 20, from 7-8:15pm in the West Conference Room. We can’t wait to see you there!

We are seeking a volunteer to assist at the Rectory once a week, from 9:30am to 12:30pm, on either Monday or Wednesday. If you are available to offer your time in service, please contact Ana Triaureau, Assistant to the Rector or call 202-587-5143. We are grateful for your prayerful consideration of this opportunity to serve.