Martin Luther King Day Mass Set For Sunday, January 19
Cardinal Wilton Gregory will preside over celebration in Hillcrest Heights, Maryland
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The annual archdiocesan celebration for the birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will feature Howard University’s Gospel choir and Cardinal Wilton Gregory as principal celebrant and homilist on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
This observance by The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington both honors the legacy of Dr. King and serves for participants to recommit to work for social justice.
Media are welcome to attend or to cover the liturgy by livestream.
The Howard University Bison Catholic Gospel Choir will lead Praise and Worship.
Celebration honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Sunday, January 19, 2025
Praise and Worship: 9:30 a.m. ET
Mass: 10 a.m. ET
Holy Family Catholic Church
2210 Callaway Street
Hillcrest Heights, Maryland
Cardinal Gregory is completing his tenure as Archbishop of Washington, after Pope Francis on January 6 named San Diego Cardinal Robert McElroy to succeed him. Cardinal McElroy will be installed as Archbishop on March 11, 2025.
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The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington is home to more than 655,000 Catholics, 140 parishes and 90 Catholic schools, located in Washington, D.C., and five Maryland counties: Calvert, Charles, Montgomery, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s.