225th Anniversary!

Founded in 1787 by the Jesuits, Holy Trinity is the oldest parish and church in continuous operation in Washington, DC. In 1794, the first church building (the present-day chapel) was completed and the first Mass was celebrated. Today, more than 4,500 families are registered as parishioners and worship together at Holy Trinity.

In 2019, we are celebrating 225 Years of Parishioners for Others and 225 years of that first Mass at Holy Trinity.

Could Bishop John Carroll and Rev. Francis Neale, S.J. know what Holy Trinity would become 225 years ago? Did they imagine a robust church community with 101 ministries, groups, programs and committees? Could they envision a gathering of 2,500 faithful each week at seven Sunday Masses? Could Rev. Benedict Fenwick, S.J. see to 2018 when his “Free School for Boys” had transformed into a school with 343 students? Could our early spiritual leaders truly imagine a community of students, alums, and parishioners fully engaged with their neighborhood, region, and the world?  

We invite you to be a part of the celebration!