Church profile
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
Roman Catholic (Archdiocese of Washington) · Washington, DC
Roman Catholic (Archdiocese of Washington) in Washington
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About this church
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Washington, D.C., sits on Rhode Island Avenue NE in the Woodbridge neighborhood and belongs to the Archdiocese of Washington. Masses are celebrated on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 8:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Confessions are heard Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m. The parish also prays the Rosary on Sunday at 7:40 a.m., before the first Mass, and keeps a Holy Hour on Thursdays from 5 to 6 p.m.
A gospel ensemble sings at the 11:30 a.m. Sunday Mass and on special occasions, and the website invites new singers to join. Infants are baptized publicly during the Sunday Mass or privately by arrangement, and and Confirmation preparation is arranged through the pastor or rectory. Visitors will find very limited street parking in front of the church, with a larger lot directly behind it reached from 20th Street NE. Several Metrobus routes stop within a short walk, and the nearest Metro stations are a longer walk away. The parish office can be reached at 202-529-7451; confirm Mass times on the website before visiting.
Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Mass and devotions schedule · Address, parking and directions · Sacraments and gospel ensemble
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Location
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3101 Wisconsin Ave NW
Sunday Holy Eucharist — 11:15 AM
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1400 Quincy St NE
Sunday Mass — 11:00 AM
Researched profile1725 Rhode Island Ave NW
Sunday Mass — 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 5:30 PM
Researched profile700 Southern Ave SE
Sunday worship — 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.
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