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Please pray for these candidates and catechumens by name!

The federal district court ruled that the District’s capacity limits of 25% or up to 250 persons, whichever is lesser, are unconstitutional under the First Amendment and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. As a result of this ruling, our churches in the District are no longer bound by either the 25% or the 250-person capacity limit. This ruling is effective immediately.

Read our pastor's reflections on Palm Sunday and the Triduum.

Msgr. Godfrey Thomas Mosley, pastor here at St. Ann from 2004 to 2016, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, at the age of 67. A vigil for Msgr. Mosley will be held Wednesday, March 24, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at St. Gabriel Church, 26 Grant Circle,  N.W., Washington. A vigil Mass will be offered at 7:30 p.m. that evening. Cardinal Wilton Gregory will offer a funeral Mass for Msgr. Mosley on Thursday, March 25, at 11 a.m. at St. Gabriel Church. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Are you looking for a meaningful way to live out your faith? If you like to work with children and their families, St. Ann's has a perfect opportunity for you! We are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic person to be the Director of Religious Education, coordinating the Parish School of Religion for grades K through 8.

We invite you to come and visit our recently reorganized Parish Library! It is open Tuesdays-Fridays from 11:00am to 2:00pm, and Sundays from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Thanks to Ted Hirt, Sal Selvaggio, Charlene Cho, and the Youth of our parish for their countless hours of service organizing it!

We are saddened by the death of Roland Bouyat, 89, Faithful husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and friend to many who died on Sunday, February 7, 2021. His funeral will be held here at St. Ann's on Thursday, February 25 with a Mass at 10:00am (livestreamed at stanndc.org/funeral).

We are saddened by the sudden death of Virginia Salcedo, 83, faithful lector and Eucharistic Minister for many years, and member of the Mother Butler Guild, who died on Monday, February 15, 2021. Click here to read her obituary. Her funeral will be held here at St. Ann's on Saturday, February 20, with a viewing at 8:00am and Mass at 9:00am (livestreamed at stanndc.org/funeral).

"During this season of conversion, let us renew our faith, draw from the 'living water' of hope, and receive with open hearts the love of God, who makes us brothers and sisters in Christ. At the Easter vigil, we will renew our baptismal promises and experience rebirth as new men and women by the working of the Holy Spirit. This Lenten journey, like the entire pilgrimage of the Christian life, is even now illumined by the light of the resurrection, which inspires the thoughts, attitudes and decisions of the followers of Christ."

Congratulations and thanks to artist Eliza Horne!

"I teach metaphysics and apologize for what some might deem too speculative for the issue at hand regarding human life. However, I would argue that this is exactly the kind of thinking (through the lens of scientific reason rather than religious faith – with all respect) which needs to re-emerge in the defense of human life – not to the exclusion of religious faith statements but in concert with them."

We continue to be humbled and amazed by the generosity of our parishioners! We can definitely say January’s Food Drive and Diaper Drive were a record collection for us! THANK YOU. Thanks also to the youth group that helped pack 71 meals for the homeless and organize donations.

The following statement was issued by Cardinal Wilton Gregory, the archbishop of Washington, on Jan. 6, 2021.

See photos, hear the homily, rewatch the livestream Masses and more!

Praying apart isn’t the same as praying together. That’s why we sued D.C.

St. Ann’s tours showcase our 73-year-old historic church, on its 150-year-old foundation, including our stained glass windows and marble life-sized replica of Michelangelo’s Pietà. As Sal mentioned on this tour: Come and visit us! Visit us also online at stanndc.org - all are welcome!

St. Ann’s Church was blessed nearly three years ago to receive a life-sized replica of the famous Michelangelo Pietà. Thanks to Rugo Stone, the statue now has a beautiful marble surround. Take a look in these photos and in our church the next time you visit us!

Thanks to you, 250 kids in need will receive a gift at Christmas!

The Funeral Mass for Alice Pincus Zischkau will be livestreamed at stanndc.org/funeral (visit that link) at 12:30pm on Saturday, December 5.

It is now time for Advent and a new liturgical year. The word Advent means coming toward or approaching. Click to read the pastor's full Advent reflection.