During the April 4, 2026 Easter Vigil at St. Matthew’s Cathedral in Washington, Cardinal Robert W. McElroy prays beside the Easter fire blazing outside the cathedral at the start of the vigil, before the Paschal Candle was lit from the fire. (Catholic Standard photos by Mihoko Owada)
People hold candles in the darkened Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington, D.C., during the beginning of the Easter Vigil there on April 4, 2026. The candles symbolize the light that the risen Christ brings to the world. (Catholic Standard photos by Mihoko Owada)
Washington Cardinal Robert W. McElroy gives his homily during the Easter Vigil on April 4, 2026 at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle. (Catholic Standard photo by Mihoko Owada)
Washington Cardinal Robert W. McElroy baptizes Justin Williams during the Easter Vigil on April 4, 2026 at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle. Eighteen people were baptized at the cathedral that evening. They were among 46 people receiving Sacraments of Initiation at St. Matthew’s Cathedral during the Easter Vigil, becoming full members of the Catholic Church. (Catholic Standard photo by Mihoko Owada)
Washington Cardinal Robert W. McElroy baptizes Ella Regan during the Easter Vigil on April 4, 2026 at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle. Eighteen people were baptized at the cathedral that evening. They were among 46 people receiving Sacraments of Initiation at St. Matthew’s Cathedral during the Easter Vigil, becoming full members of the Catholic Church. (Catholic Standard photo by Mihoko Owada)
Jonah Wooley receives the sacrament of Confirmation from Cardinal Robert W. McElroy during the Easter Vigil on April 4, 2026 at St. Matthew’s Cathedral in Washington. (Catholic Standard photo by Mihoko Owada)
Sabrina Borak receives the sacrament of Confirmation from Cardinal Robert W. McElroy during the April 4 Easter Vigil at St. Matthew’s Cathedral in Washington. At left is her sponsor, Romina Adum-Softy. (Catholic Standard photo by Mihoko Owada)
As the congregation applauds, some of the newly baptized people wearing their white garments stand together during the April 4 Easter Vigil at St. Matthew’s Cathedral. (Catholic Standard photo by Mihoko Owada)
Cardinal Robert W. McElroy offers the final blessing at the conclusion of the Easter Vigil at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington on April 4, 2026. At left is Deacon Robert Vince, who serves at the cathedral. (Catholic Standard photo by Mihoko Owada)
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