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On March 13, 2020, Jenny Kletzin DiBiase passed away at age 54 after a 20-year battle with a brain tumor. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at St. Ann's Church. Jenny was a parishioner of St. Ann's since 1991 and an active member of the Families Group for many years. She leaves behind her husband, Tad, and daughters, Joanna and Sophie.

Masses Canceled, Events Postponed: What Do I Do in Place of In-Person Mass?

Every first Friday we host a Mass for the blessing of the sick with the relic of St. Ann. This Friday was extra special with Holy Oils and a blessing of the sick :)

On Sunday, March 8, Fr. Ramonito Celestial hosted the annual Mother Butler Guild Lenten Day of Reflection.

Cardinal Wuerl celebrated Mass to celebrate the Second Sunday of Lent at St. Ann.

We had a full house for our Lenten Image Lecture Tour with architect, lecturer and parishioner Travis Price. We will be sure to invite him back!

Due to the serious concern for public health at this critical time and a statement released yesterday by the Archdiocese of Washington, starting tomorrow, Saturday, March 14, all Masses at St. Ann Catholic Church are suspended until further notice.

Archbishop Gregory has indicated Masses open to the public, in ALL archdiocesan parishes, missions, and campus ministries will not be celebrated starting this Saturday, March 14 until further notice. Weddings and funerals may proceed but attendance should be limited to immediate family.

A letter and information on coronavirus has been sent to parishes, which included the following guidance.

Visit stanndc.org/youth to learn about our upcoming events!

Help us pack and deliver meals to Iona seniors on fifth Saturdays: stanndc.org/volunteer

This course is at capacity, but check stanndc.org/alpha in the Fall to sign up for the next one!

The St. Ann’s CYO 12U Boys’ Basketball Team concluded its 2019-2020 season by winning the Archdiocese of Washington 2019-2020 OYM/CYO 12U Mid-Atlantic West Division Championship—CONGRATS!