Archdiocesan Newspapers

Catholic Standard masthead

Catholic Standard, the official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Washington, reports on news and events from parishes, schools and the community and showcases how the Catholic faith is being lived in the metro area, around the nation and throughout the world.

El Pregonero masthead

El Pregonero, the Archdiocese of Washington’s Spanish-language newspaper, provides the Hispanic community in the Washington metro area with information about the Catholic Church and its role in the local community as well as local, national and international news of interest.


For more information, call the Circulation Department during business hours at 202-281-2406. You can subscribe to the Catholic Standard newspaper at any time through the website. Both newspapers are also available to pick up at any parish in the Archdiocese of Washington.