Archdiocese of Washington Map of the Archdiocese of Washington Page A-1 Updated: 7/10/2018 A. Who We Are History of the Archdiocese of Washington Catholicism was brought to Maryland in James Hickey was appointed Archbishop of 1634 when Jesuit Father Andrew White Washington in 1980 and elevated to the celebrated the first Mass held in the College of Cardinals in 1988. Under English-speaking colonies, on the shores of Cardinal Hickey’s leadership, the St. Clement’s Island. Founded as a haven archdiocese greatly expanded social service for Catholics and religious toleration, ministries, establishing programs such as Maryland was the site of the Religious Act Victory Housing, Birthing and Care and the of 1649, the first legislation a representative Archdiocesan Health Care and Legal body ever enacted for religious freedom. Networks. The archdiocese also grew in Sadly, between 1690 and 1776 Catholics in diversity, with Mass celebrated in over 20 Maryland suffered under oppressive penal languages, including Chinese, French, laws, but they persevered and the Catholic Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, and faith flourished. Vietnamese. In 1789 Archbishop John Carroll, who was In November 2000, Cardinal Hickey retired. born in Upper Marlboro, was appointed the His successor, then-Newark Archbishop first bishop of the United States. That same Theodore E. McCarrick, was installed in year, Georgetown University, the nation’s January 2001. Just six weeks later he was first Catholic college, was founded. The elevated to the College of Cardinals. Archdiocese of Washington is also home to Cardinal McCarrick emphasized vocations The Catholic University of America. and ministry to diverse cultures, particularly the Hispanic community. He opened a new Originally part of the Archdiocese of seminary for missionary priests of the Baltimore, the City of Washington was archdiocese. named a separate archdiocese by Pope Pius XII in 1939, under the direction of In May 2006 Pope Benedict XVI appointed Baltimore Archbishop Michael J. Curley. then-Pittsburgh Bishop Donald W. Wuerl as Eight years later, Archbishop Patrick A. Archbishop of Washington. He was installed O’Boyle was named the first resident on June 22, 2006. Known nationally for his archbishop, and Calvert, Charles, catechetical and teaching ministry and for Montgomery, Prince George’s and St. his efforts to strengthen Catholic education, Mary’s Counties joined Washington as part he is active in the community, joining with of the new archdiocese. Archbishop O’Boyle civic and business leaders to promote immediately began his pioneering work to education, service to the poor, pastoral desegregate Catholic schools and parishes, assistance to refugees and immigrants, as build new churches and establish new well as interfaith understanding. He has social service ministries. He was elevated to made renewing sacramental life a priority, cardinal in 1967 and retired in 1973. introducing a successful initiative on the Sacrament of Reconciliation, “The Light is His successor, Archbishop William Baum, On,” that quickly became a model for other was elevated to cardinal in 1976. While dioceses. Archbishop of Washington, Cardinal Baum was joined by the faithful of the archdiocese Archbishop Wuerl also hosted Pope in welcoming Pope John Paul II on his first Benedict XVI during his historic visit to papal visit to the United States in 1979. He Washington, D.C. in April 2008. Pope was transferred to the Roman Curia in Benedict celebrated Mass for nearly 50,000 1980, where he served until 2001. people from around the nation at Nationals Page A-2 Updated: 7/10/2018 A. Who We Are Park, visited the White House, met with the In September 2015 Cardinal Wuerl hosted United States bishops and leaders of other Pope Francis during his apostolic visit to faiths, and addressed Catholic educators. Washington. During his visit the Holy Father addressed a joint meeting of the U.S. Cardinal Donald Wuerl was among 24 new Congress, prayed with the United States cardinals created on November 20, 2010 by bishops at St. Matthew’s Cathedral, Pope Benedict XVI at a consistory at Saint celebrated Mass at the Basilica of the Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. He received National Shrine of the Immaculate San Pietro in Vincoli (Saint Peter in Chains) Conception where he canonized Saint as his titular church. Junípero Serra, and met with clients of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of In 2011, Cardinal Wuerl opened a seminary Washington. for the Archdiocese of Washington. Saint John Paul II Seminary serves as a college Today, the Archdiocese of Washington is and pre-theology program for men in the home to over 655,000 Catholics. Its 93 archdiocese to be trained for service as Catholic schools educate approximately diocesan priests. In 2013 Cardinal Wuerl 27,000 children while service agencies, participated in the conclave that elected including Catholic Charities and Victory Pope Francis. Housing, have made the archdiocese one of the largest private social service providers The Archdiocese of Washington marked its in the region. Adult Catholics are finding 75th anniversary in 2014, with Cardinal new educational and spiritual resources to Wuerl convoking the first Archdiocesan deepen their faith. Parish-based programs, Synod. The statutes and recommendations opportunities for Eucharistic adoration, produced through the Synod preparatory evangelization efforts, and small faith process and presented at the Synod were communities are filling their hunger to know based on more than 15,000 suggestions Christ. collected from the faithful across the archdiocese. Anniversary celebrations also Although diverse in nationality, Catholics of included a Mass on St. Clement’s Island, as the Archdiocese of Washington share a well as at the restored brick chapel in St. common faith and a commitment to reflect Mary’s County that is recognized today as a Christ in the world through prayer, symbol of religious freedom. education and service. Page A-3 Updated: 7/10/2018 A. Who We Are Statistical Profile of the Archdiocese of Washington (Data from 2017 Official Catholic Directory) Clergy and Religious Educational Cardinal Archbishop 1 Seminaries, Archdiocesan 3 Retired Cardinals 1 Students from This Diocese 60 Auxiliary Bishops (including 4 Students from Other Diocese 103 retired) Diocesan Students in Other 14 Priests in Archdiocese Seminaries Archdiocesan 286 Seminaries, Religious 10 Religious 356 Students 196 Extern 105 Total Seminarians Studying in 270 Seminarians, Archdiocesan 71 Archdiocese Permanent Deacons 266 Colleges and Universities 3 Religious Brothers 110 Total Students 27,246 Religious Sisters 492 High Schools, Archdiocesan 2 Parishes, Communities, Basilica Total Students 765 Parishes 139 High Schools, Private 18 Missions and Communities 9 Total Students 14,088 Basilica 1 Elementary/Pre-K, Archdiocesan 65 Charitable Institutions Total Students 16,039 Catholic Hospitals 4 Elementary/Pre-K, Private 12 Total Assisted 674,894 Total Students 2,519 Health Care Centers 71 Non-residential Schools for the 1 Total Assisted 1,062,124 Disabled Homes for Aged 31 Total Students 33 Total Assisted 2,953 Catechesis/Religious Education Day Care Centers 6 High School Students 1,994 Total Assisted 294 Elementary Students 22,645 Specialized Homes 24 Total Students under Catholic 79,011 Total Assisted 2,011 Instruction Special Centers for Social 54 Teachers in the Archdiocese Services Priests (Full-time) 23 Total Assisted 192,708 Brothers 20 Residential Care for Disabled 7 Sisters 29 Total Assisted 82 Lay Teachers 3,147 Page A-4 Updated: 7/10/2018 A. Who We Are Archbishop of Washington His Eminence Donald Cardinal Wuerl Ordained to the Priesthood December 17, 1966 Ordained Auxiliary Bishop of Seattle January 6, 1986 Named Bishop of Pittsburgh February 12, 1988 Named Archbishop of Washington May 16, 2006 Installed as Archbishop of Washington June 22, 2006 Elevated to the College of Cardinals November 20, 2010 Page A-5 Updated: 7/10/2018 A. Who We Are Auxiliary Bishops of Washington Most Rev. Mario E. Dorsonville Most Rev. Roy E. Campbell, Jr. Titular Bishop of Kearney Titular Bishop of Ucres Phone: 301-853- 4538 Phone: 301-853-4563 Most Rev. Michael W. Fisher Most Rev. Francisco González, S.F. Retired Titular Bishop of Tronto Titular Bishop of Lamfua Phone: 301-853- 4577 Phone: 301-853-4566 Page A-6 Updated: 7/10/2018 A. Who We Are Former Archbishops of Washington Most. Rev. Michael J. Curley Patrick Cardinal O’Boyle William Cardinal Baum 1939-1947 1948 -1973 1973-1980 James Cardinal Hickey Theodore Cardinal McCarrick 1980-2000 2001-2006 Page A-7 Updated: 7/10/2018 B. Archdiocesan Offices INDEX Archdiocese of Washington ..........................................................................................B-4 Diocesan Officials .....................................................................................................B-6 Consultative Groups .....................................................................................................B-7 Council of Priests ......................................................................................................B-7 College of Consultors ...............................................................................................B-7 Council of Deans ......................................................................................................B-7 Clergy Personnel Board............................................................................................B-8 Child Protection Advisory