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== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
Washington, D.C. is located on the Potomac River, bordered by [[Maryland]] to the north, east, and southeast, and [[Virginia]] to the southwest (across the river). Covering 177 km², its terrain includes planned urban grids, parks, monuments, and hilly areas in the northwest. This central location has facilitated the establishment of major Catholic sites, including national shrines accessible to pilgrims from across the country.<ref name="wiki-dc">{{Cite web |title=Washington, D.C. - Wikipedia |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington,_D.C. |publisher=Wikipedia |access-date=2026-01-27}}</ref> | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
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== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
Washington, D.C. has a population of approximately 700,000, with Catholics estimated at around 20% in broader archdiocesan data (though city-only figures may vary due to commuting and jurisdiction). Catholicism is a minority amid diverse faiths and secular trends.<ref name="cath-hier-wash"/> | |||
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{{Main|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. | 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. | ||
=== Structure === | |||
The Province of Washington includes: | |||
* [[Archdiocese of Washington]] (metropolitan see, covering Washington, D.C., and Maryland counties) | |||
* [[Diocese of Saint Thomas]] (suffragan, U.S. Virgin Islands)<ref name="wiki-washarch" /> | |||
== Introduction of Catholicism == | |||
Catholicism was introduced in the late 18th century (1790s), with the founding of [[St. Patrick's Church (Washington, D.C.)]] in 1794 to serve Irish stonemasons constructing federal buildings. Earlier Catholic presence in the region traces to Maryland's colonial era.<ref name="newadvent-dc" /> | |||
=== Parishes === | === Parishes === | ||
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=== Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle === | === 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. | 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. | ||
== Key historical events == | == Key historical events == | ||
* Founding of St. Patrick's Church (1794). | * Founding of St. Patrick's Church (1794). | ||
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=== Education and charity === | === Education and charity === | ||
Institutions include [[The Catholic University of America]] | Institutions include | ||
* [[The Catholic University of America]] | |||
* [[Georgetown University]] | |||
* extensive Catholic Charities services | |||
=== Art and architecture === | === Art and architecture === | ||