Saint Augustine Church is the oldest Black Catholic church in the Nation's Capital. As the Mother Church of Black Catholics, Saint Augustine Church continues in the tradition in which it was founded, as a strong Black Catholic institution which witnesses in faith to the Living God, His Son, and the Holy Spirit. Saint Augustine will continue to be a center which recognizes, proclaims and preserves our Black Roman Catholic Heritage. It will expand and improve all activities to advance the education of our children; to continue work in evangelization, liturgy, music, ecumenism and in efforts toward the achievement of a spiritual, economic and social development of all people. This is our call.
Approved by the Saint Augustine Roman Catholic Church Pastoral Council on May 10, 1988.
Schedule of Masses
4:30 pm Saturday Vigil Mass With Cantor; Fulfills Sunday Obligation
8:00 am Sunday Mass With Cantor
10:00 am Sunday Mass - The Saint Augustine Chorale Classical, traditional, Catholic choral music hymns
12:30 pm Sunday Mass - The Saint Augustine Gospel Choir Traditional African American spirituals and hymns as well as contemporary gospel music
Daily Mass 8:15 am Monday - Thursday in the Chapel 12:10 pm Friday - in the chapel School Mass - 8:15 am on Friday in the church
Gingras Center 1419 V Street NW, Washington DC 20009
Reconciliation Saturdays from 3:45 to 4:15 in the church, or by appointment
Operating Status
Regular masses as usual.
St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church 15th & V Streets, NW Washington, DC 20009 (202) 265-1470
Rev. Patrick A. Smith, Pastor Rev. Paul J. Camiring, Parochial Vicar Rev. Mr. Richard F. Kelly, Deacon Sister Gloria Agumagu, Principal Beatrice Judon, Office Administrator Vivian Rouson, Office Assistant
Parish Office Hours Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm The Gingras Ecumenical Center 1419 V Street NW Washington DC 20009 (202) 265-1470
