St. Peter's Catholic Church
About St. Peter's Catholic Church
One of Washington, D.C.'s oldest parishes, St. Peter's on Capitol Hill was founded around 1826 and is currently celebrating its bicentennial with a campaign titled "On This Rock: Building Faith – Celebrating 200 Years." Under the Archdiocese of Washington, the parish draws worshippers to five Sunday Masses — including one at 4:30 a.m. — and daily weekday liturgies, while sustaining a vibrant community known for its Haiti Ministry, food pantry, and social justice outreach.
St. Peter's Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in Washington, District of Columbia, part of the Archdiocese of Washington. The parish offers Mass 22 times per week, including Sunday at 4:30 AM and 7:30 AM and 9 AM and 11 AM and 5 PM. Confession is available on Monday, Tuesday. Eucharistic Adoration is offered — see schedule below. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.
Confession Schedule
Monday
Tuesday
Eucharistic Adoration
Programs & Ministries
RCIA / OCIA (Becoming Catholic)
RCIA / OCIA
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at St. Peter's Catholic Church? ▼
St. Peter's Catholic Church Mass times: Sunday at 4:30 AM, 7:30 AM, 9 AM, 11 AM, 5 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
When is confession at St. Peter's Catholic Church? ▼
St. Peter's Catholic Church confession times: Monday 8 AM - 8:30 AM, 11:30 AM - 12 PM; Tuesday 11:30 AM - 12 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Peter's Catholic Church? ▼
Yes, St. Peter's Catholic Church celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.
Does St. Peter's Catholic Church have daily Mass? ▼
Yes, St. Peter's Catholic Church offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 12:10 PM, 7:30 AM, 12 PM.
Where is St. Peter's Catholic Church located? ▼
St. Peter's Catholic Church is located at 313 2nd Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.
Does St. Peter's Catholic Church have Eucharistic Adoration? ▼
Yes, St. Peter's Catholic Church offers Eucharistic Adoration. Schedule: Monday 6 PM - 7 PM.
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