Media Advisory: Archdiocese of Washington to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a Special Mass
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 15, 2026 |
CONTACT: Georgina Wilkinson 301-221-6226 [email protected] Sean Caine: 443-857-4372 [email protected] [email protected] |
Archdiocese of Washington to Celebrate
Hispanic Heritage Month with a Special Mass
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington invites you to join Bishop Robert Boxie, III, Auxiliary Bishop of Washington, for a special Mass to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Sunday, September 20, 2026
12:15 p.m.
St. Joseph Catholic Church
11007 Montgomery Road
Beltsville, MD 20705
The Spanish-language Mass will bring people together to celebrate the Catholic faith and rich cultural heritage of the Hispanic community throughout the Archdiocese of Washington.
Many participants will wear traditional clothing representing Hispanic countries and cultures. The celebration will highlight the diverse traditions and backgrounds of the Hispanic Catholic communities while emphasizing their shared faith and unity.
Following the Mass, attendees will gather outside the church for folkloric dances and cultural performances. The celebration will also feature traditional foods, national flags, processions, and other cultural traditions.
Media are welcome to attend and cover the celebration.
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The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington includes 671,000 Catholics in 140 parishes and nine missions, with 90 Catholic schools in the District of Columbia and in the five surrounding Maryland counties of St. Mary’s, Charles, Calvert, Prince George’s and Montgomery.