Secretariat for Development

The Secretariat for Development supports parishes, schools, campus ministries and agencies by educating and encouraging parishioners to use their gifts to fulfill the spiritual mission of, and provide a solid financial foundation for, a stronger and more vibrant Church of today and for future generations.

Vision

We believe informed and intentional commitments to the Church today ensure healthy and vibrant communities of faith tomorrow, enabling the faithful to follow Christ’s call to serve, minister, and deliver the Good News to our fellow brothers and sisters throughout our communities.

Mission

We educate and encourage the faithful to support parishes, schools, and Church ministries to help fulfill the mission of, and provide a solid financial foundation for, healthy and vibrant communities of faith.

Guiding Principles

We earn trust of the faithful and long-term partnership with the Church and its ministries when:

• We show respect.
• We respond to inquiries, comments, and concerns in a timely manner.
• We listen to understand.
• We demonstrate honesty, accountability, and transparency.
• We proudly spread the Good News and the Good Works of the Church.
• We ask with sincerity and without apology.
• We share the impact of the gift to the ministries, people, and communities it supports.

We reinforce our principles every time to earn the trust of the faithful one at a time.

Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington Tax-Exempt Status

Legal name: Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington, a Corporation Sole
Doing business as: “Archdiocese of Washington, Roman Catholic” and “Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington”
Also known as: “Archdiocese of Washington”
Tax-exempt status: The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington is recognized as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization by its membership in the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (Group Exemption 0928) as a subordinate religious organization (Church) listed in the Official Catholic Directory.
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN): 53-0196550.
Maryland Dept. of Taxation Number: F01413186 and in good standing.