Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle
Washington, District of Columbia
Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle is located in Washington, D.C. and serves as the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Washington. It is described as a diverse and multi-cultural parish. The cathedral offers various worship options including in-person Mass, livestream viewing, and a virtual tour. The church provides an audio tour accessible through the Bloomberg Connects Arts & Culture app. The cathedral hosts community events and programs including the Thomas Merton Zoom meeting series focused on contemplation and justice, the Catholic Social Teaching Fellowship Series, and Always God's Children meetings. Parishioners are invited to participate in the Annual Catholic Services Appeal. The church maintains an active communication strategy through email updates, weekly updates, and rector's letters to keep the congregation informed and connected.
Last updated May 2026
1,000-5,000
estimated members
This is likely one of 41 Catholic congregations in District of Columbia, DC. Catholic accounts for 21% of the county's 751 congregations.
This estimate comes from ARDA 2020 data for churches of this size and denomination in the county.
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