The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, DC, is expanding its ministry and support for 139 parishes and regional initiatives to help those in need by accepting donations in cryptocurrency. These donations will be facilitated through Engiven, an enterprise donation platform that uses blockchain technology to enable non-profits to receive cryptocurrency donations. Engiven has already helped Read more
Posts Tagged ‘Archdiocese of Washington’
Archdiocese cancels annual Youth Rally and Mass for Life
Thursday, November 17th, 2022
The Archdiocese of Washington, DC, has cancelled its annual Youth Rally and Mass for Life. Both are usually held in conjunction with the national March for Life in Washington DC. “After a consultation process that involved dialogue with other dioceses, ministry leaders, and the partners who assist the archdiocese in hosting the annual rally and Read more
Washington gets Wilton Gregory, a great bishop
Monday, April 8th, 2019
The appointment of Wilton Gregory as archbishop of Washington, D.C., is good news for the church, the city and the country. The only drawback is his age. Gregory, 71, will have to submit his resignation when he reaches 75, the age when every bishop must submit his resignation. Whoever the pope is in December of Read more
I will always tell you the truth, vows Washington’s new archbishop
Monday, April 8th, 2019
In his first public appearance as the Archbishop of Washington, 71-year old Wilton Gregory repeatedly promised always to tell the truth. “I believe that the only way I can serve the local archdiocese is by telling you the truth,” he said several times in a news conference. “This is obviously a moment fraught with challenges Read more
New leadership for Washington archdiocese possible
Monday, September 10th, 2018
New leadership may be on the cards for the Washington archdiocese. Although he has not mentioned standing down, Cardinal Donald Wuerl has acknowledged calls from local priests and others for new leadership. Allegations he mishandled clergy sex abuse reports – such as in relation to the alleged sexually coercive behavior of ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick – Read more
Washington archdiocese sues metro
Thursday, November 30th, 2017
A lawsuit against Washington city’s metro (WMATA) system was filed on Tuesday by the Washington archdiocese. The lawsuit was filed after the metro system banned the archdiocese’s Christmas ads. A series of ads promoting Christmas Mass schedules and ways to help the needy during the holiday season had been prepared. They were to be shown Read more