Pastor's Welcome
In the name of the parish, I welcome you to St. Dominic Parish website and thank you for taking
the time to visit.
St. Dominic Parish has been in the care of the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph
since its creation as a parish in 1852. As such, it shares a rich history that goes back not only to
its foundation as a parish in Washington, DC, but to the foundation of our Province in 1805 in
the United States, and further to the foundation of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans) in 1216
by St. Dominic.
The building which houses the parish at worship was begun in 1875 and after a severe fire that
destroyed the interior, was rebuilt into the present building which was consecrated in 1919. The
church is also the home of one of the few remaining Roosevelt organs, instruments that were
created and built by an American organ builder.
During the life of the parish, St. Dominic’s has been home to a worshipping community that
includes all strata of American life, from the poorest of God’s poor to the most powerful in our
nation, including the late President Lyndon Johnson as well as present day members of Congress.
The parish community serves both as a traditional weekend family as well as a weekday business
community family from the workers in the Federal government buildings that surround us. All
are welcome here to worship our common God and to share and strengthen each other in our
faith.
The history of the friars who have lived and served in St. Dominic’s Priory include military
chaplains that go back to the Civil War as well as retired chaplains who have served in the Navy,
Army and Air Force. Friars here also served as theologians who taught at the Dominican
Seminary in NorthEast Washington as well as at Catholic University of America.
St. Dominic’s Parish community along with the Dominican Friars who live and serve here are a
microcosm of the American populace. We share a common faith and when we are at worship in
our Church, we worship as one.
I hope that should your travels take you to our Nation’s Capital, you will join us at worship here
at St. Dominic’s Church.
Fr. Gregory R. Salomone, op
Registration
To register as a St. Dominic Church parishioner, please complete and return a registration form. The form can be downloaded from this link, picked up in the church vestibule, or requested at the parish office. The completed form must be returned by either dropping it off in the collection basket, or by delivering it in person or mailing it to the parish office. No fax, phone, or e-mail registrations can be accepted.
Electronic Contributions
Faith Direct Church ID: DC117
Upcoming Events
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