Saint Mary, Mother of God Catholic Church (Washington, D.C.)

Saint Mary, Mother of God, previously known as St. Mary's German Catholic Church,[2] was founded in 1845 by German immigrants and was dedicated in 1890 as a parish.[3] It is in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington's northwest-east deanery, and is known for celebrating the traditional Tridentine Mass.[4][5]

Saint Mary, Mother of God Catholic Chuch
Saint Mary, Mother of God
38°53′57.7″N 77°1′6.8″W
Location727 Fifth Street, NW,
Washington, D.C.
CountryUnited States
DenominationRoman Catholic
Websitesaintmarymotherofgod.org
History
Founded1845 (1845)
Dedicated1890
Administration
DeaneryNorthwest-East
ArchdioceseWashington
Clergy
Pastor(s)Fr. Vincent De Rosa[1]

Location

Saint Mary, Mother of God Catholic Church is located at 727 Fifth Street, NW in Washington, DC near the Government Accountability Office, the National Building Museum, and Gallery Place Chinatown metro station.

History

Parish Priests
  • Fr. Vincent DeRosa (2018-Present)
  • Fr. Alfred J. Harris (2006–2018)[6]
  • George Glaab, DD (1891)[7]
  • Rev. Fr. Mathias Alig (1845)[2]

Art and Music

Architecture

The current building was designed by the Baltimore architectural firm of Baldwin & Pennington and erected in 1890-91.[8]

Organ

The organ in the church was made by George S. Hutchings of Boston and was installed in 1891.[7][9]

References
  1. "Eyes of Faith DC".
  2. "Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, June 07, 1931, Image 80". 1931-06-07. p. 8. ISSN 2331-9968. Retrieved 2018-05-13.
  3. "Saint Mary Mother of God Parish". Saint Mary Mother of God Parish. Retrieved 2018-05-12.
  4. "Mass Times". Saint Mary Mother of God Parish. Retrieved 2018-05-13.
  5. "Pope Francis and Catholic Traditionalists: 20 Questions for Kenneth Wolfe – Catholic World Report". www.catholicworldreport.com. Retrieved 2018-05-13.
  6. "The Paulus Institute (for the Propagation of Sacred Liturgy)". thepaulusinstitute.org. Retrieved 2018-05-12.
  7. "Organ". Saint Mary Mother of God Parish. Retrieved 2018-05-13.
  8. Scott, Pamela (2003). Places of Worship in Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C.
  9. "OHS Database: Instrument Details". pipeorgandatabase.org. Retrieved 2018-05-13.
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