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The city was founded on July 16, 1790, to serve as the new national capital. The location was chosen as a compromise between the Northern and Southern states. Pierre Charles L'Enfant designed the city's basic layout, with its grid pattern interspersed with diagonal avenues and public squares. | The city was founded on July 16, 1790, to serve as the new national capital. The location was chosen as a compromise between the Northern and Southern states. Pierre Charles L'Enfant designed the city's basic layout, with its grid pattern interspersed with diagonal avenues and public squares. | ||
== Parishes == | == Catholic church == | ||
The Catholic Church in Washington, D.C., has a significant presence with several noteworthy institutions and churches. | |||
=== Archdiocese of Washington === | |||
{{Main|Archdiocese of Washington}} | |||
The archdiocese itself oversees more than 667,000 Catholics, 139 parishes, and 90 Catholic schools in Washington, D.C., and five Maryland counties. It's a hub for various Catholic events, initiatives, and services, including education, social services, and advocacy. | |||
=== Parishes === | |||
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=== Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception === | |||
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is the largest Roman Catholic church in North America and one of the ten largest churches in the world. It's not only a place of worship but also serves as a national sanctuary of prayer and pilgrimage. It's located adjacent to The Catholic University of America and is known for its Byzantine and Romanesque Revival architecture. | |||
=== Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle === | |||
As the seat of the Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, the [[Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle (Archdiocese of Washington)|Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle]] plays a central role in the religious life of Catholics in D.C. It's renowned for its historical significance, beautiful architecture, and for hosting significant events, including funerals of notable figures and the annual Red Mass for the legal profession. | |||
== Neighbors == | |||
* [[Maryland]] | |||
* [[Virginia]] | |||
== Related == | |||
[[Category:Administrative subdivision in the United States]] | [[Category:Administrative subdivision in the United States]] | ||