On Friday, October 12, 2018, the Vatican announced the acceptance of Donald Cardinal Wuerl's request to retire.  Pope Francis released the following letter after accepting Cardinal Wuerl's request.  Cardinal Wuerl has sent a letter to the faithful of the Archdiocese of Washington.

Pope Francis appointed Cardinal  Wuerl as Apostolic Administrator for the Archdiocese of Washington until a successor has been appointed.  For additional information, click HERE to read the Archdiocese news release

Where can I find news regarding the Catholic Church and
the Archdiocese of Washington?  

Vatican Website: http://w2.vatican.va/content/vatican/en.html
          Vatican News:  https://www.vaticannews.va/en.html 
          Vatican Press office:  http://press.vatican.va

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops:  http://www.usccb.org/
           News Releases: http://www.usccb.org/news/index.cfm

 Archdiocese of Washington: https://adw.org/
           Media/News:  https://adw.org/media-events/media-portal/news-updates/
            Catholic Standard: http://www.cathstan.org/

 In addition there are several Catholic news sources available on our website at:
            https://www.strose-parish.org/resources            

ALL SAINTS DAY - Thursday, November 1
(A Holy Day of obligation)

Church: 8:30am, 12:15pm & 5:00pm (English);
               7:00pm (Bilingual)
Liturgical Ministers are needed. Please sign up at https://tinyurl.com/AllSaints18 or sign-up sheets are available at the LM sign-in table.

ALL SOULS DAY - Friday, November 2

Historic Chapel: 8:30am (Reg. Morning Mass)
Church: 7:00pm (Bilingual)

Photos of deceased loved ones may be brought for a memorial display at the 7:00pm Mass.

 
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