Welcome To Our Church Home!

Thank you for visiting the St. Augustine website. Whether you’re just having a look, searching for a parish home, or looking to learn more about the Catholic faith, we welcome you to our parish. As you enter this site, we hope you get a sense the vibrant community of faith we call St. Augustine’s.

If you would like to become a member of St. Augustine’s, we invite you to register and then connect with others by taking part in a ministry, event, and worship. Help us build the City of God!

Our Mission

As the Mother Church of Black Catholics in the Nation’s Capital, St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church is called to witness our faith in the Living God, His Son, and the Holy Spirit while preserving our Black Catholic Heritage. 

We are a strong community of believers who continues in the tradition in which it was founded: to advance the education of our children; lead ALL people to a personal and life-changing encounter with Christ through the proclamation of the Gospel, celebration of the sacraments, prayer, and service; and promote the spiritual, economic, and social development of all people.

Worship
Attend Mass weekly,  by illness or travel. Gathering for worship nourishes us with the Word and Sacraments, reminding us of our identity and granting us the grace to love God and one another. 

Grow
Engage in daily scripture reading and prayer, participate in Bible study, and commit to at least one faith formation program annually. 

Give
Give generously, in proportion to your means, to support the parish’s mission and outreach programs. 

Serve
Each person has unique gifts to offer. Every member is encouraged to participate in at least one ministry each year. 

Connect
Actively contribute to the community, seeing yourself as integral to parish life and intentionally reaching out to others—embodying the spirit of being “of one heart and mind” (Acts 4:32).

Inspiring Liturgies 
Experience uplifting worship that draws you closer to God. 

Personal Transformation 
Grow into the person God created you to be through Bible Study, Prayer Meetings, Retreats, and more. 

Religious Education 
St. Augustine Catholic School offers Catholic education from Pre-K through 8th grade. The parish also provides faith formation programs - Sunday school (Catechism) from Pre-K to Confirmation classes and a range of teen and youth activities. 

Recognition of Gifts 
Be valued for your unique talents, skills, and spiritual gifts in service to God and others. 

Opportunities to Serve 
Live your faith by serving others and glorifying God through nearly 20 active ministries.

Supportive Community 
Receive prayer, love, and support—wherever you are on your journey.