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Journeys of Faith

People who became Catholic at the Easter Vigil on April 4, 2026 in the Archdiocese of Washington share the stories of their journeys of faith.

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Text of Cardinal McElroy’s homily at Vigil Mass for Peace

Full text of Pope Leo XIV’s reflection at the Prayer Vigil for Peace

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During a Nov. 15 commemoration of Black Catholic History Month at Sacred Heart Church in Bowie, Maryland, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington unveiled a new project that seeks to “honor those enslaved by the Catholic Church in Maryland.”

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“Where every mother is supported, every child is welcomed”: Maryland March for Life draws crowds to Annapolis

In response to pope’s plea, Cardinal McElroy to celebrate Mass for Peace on April 11

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Washington, other dioceses and parishes take up Pope Leo’s call to pray for peace, plan vigils for April 11

USCCB committee chairman calls on Trump to back peace, humanitarian aid for Lebanon

Nuncio to Lebanon says war ‘is not the right path,’ calls for ceasefire

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Woman’s faith journey wound from Iran to Washington, where she became Catholic at the Easter Vigil

After always having ‘unshakable faith,’ woman found her way home to the Catholic Church

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