Our Lady, Queen of the Americas (Washington, D.C.)

Our Lady Queen of the Americas is a Roman Catholic church serving the Hispanic community in the Washington, DC area.

Our Lady, Queen of the Americas, church in Washington D.C.
Location 2200 California St., NW
Washington, D.C.
Country United States
Denomination Catholic
Website http://ourladyqueenoftheamericasdc.org
Administration
Archdiocese Archdiocese of Washington
Clergy
Archbishop Cardinal Donald Wuerl

History

In 1955, the directory of the Archdioceses of Washington includes St Ann's Asylum and Maternity Home at 2200 California St NW, Washington DC established 1869.[1]

In 1967, to serve the spiritual and social needs of the growing Hispanic population of the Washington Metropolitan Area, the Archdiocese of Washington established the Mission known as "Capilla Latina" at 2200 California St., NW (at the time the Cathedral Latin School).[2] The chapel and classrooms were leased evenings during the week and on weekends to celebrate Mass in Spanish and Portuguese, and to teach English, basic skills and literacy classes.

In 1986, the Capilla Latina (Latin Chapel in Spanish) became the Parish of Our Lady Queen of the Americas and Cuban-born Fr. José Somoza O.F.M.[3] was appointed pastor.[4][5]

In 1989, the property and building at 2200 California Street, N. W., were transferred to Our Lady Queen of the Americas for the purpose of serving the Hispanic and Portuguese communities, and for building of the premises the Educational and Pastoral Center and the Church.[6]

To this day, English and literacy training are provided to low-income adult immigrants within the facilities of the building.[7]

St. Annes Infant Asylum in 1951, which in 1967 became Our Lady, Queen of the Americas parish.

References

  1. ↑ https://www.genealogy.com/forum/regional/states/topics/dc/613/
  2. ↑ Seegers, Kelly (May 17, 2017). "Our Lady Queen of the Americas acts as a beacon of Hispanic culture inside Washington, D.C. - Catholic Standard". cathstan.org. Retrieved September 29, 2018.
  3. ↑ Murphy, Caryle. "Reuniting Latinos With Catholicism". Washington Post. Retrieved June 24, 2001.
  4. ↑ Language ETC News, Summer 2013
  5. ↑
  6. ↑ Acosta, Andrea (April 14, 2008). "Parroquia de puertas abiertas a los inmigrantes". www.elpreg.org (in Spanish). Retrieved September 29, 2018.
  7. ↑ "Washington English Center".
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