Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington

Religious InstitutionsDistrict of Columbia, United States201-500 Employees

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, based in Washington, District of Columbia, serves a large Catholic community in the region. It oversees 93 Catholic schools that educate about 27,000 children and operates social-service agencies such as Catholic Charities and Victory Housing, positioning it among the region's principal private providers of social services. Through parish programs, opportunities for Eucharistic adoration, evangelization efforts, and small faith communities, it offers educational and spiritual resources to adult Catholics seeking to deepen their faith. The archdiocese emphasizes a shared commitment to prayer, education, and service across a diverse body of Catholics who come from many national backgrounds.

The organization functions as a central ecclesiastical authority in the area and is part of the religious institutions sector. In May 2026, the archdiocese announced the appointment of two new auxiliary bishops, Gary Studniewski and Robert Boxie III, signaling ongoing leadership updates within the archdiocese.

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