St. John Neumann Catholic Church

As five new priests prepare to be ordained for the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington on June 20, Msgr. John Enzler reflects on 53 years of priesthood and the parish communities that have accompanied him throughout his ministry.

“If I were to share advice with our new priests, I would encourage them to embrace their parish families.”

In his latest Faith in Action column, Msgr. Enzler writes about the joy of priesthood and the importance of the parish family in supporting priests throughout their ministry.
📖 Read the full reflection at CATHSTAN.org: https://bit.ly/4ernmtv

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Events coming up in the Archdiocese.

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🤍 The Way: Virtual Trauma Support Group

Wednesday June 3, 7 - 9 p.m.

The goal of the Trauma Support Group is to help improve your day-to-day functioning. Rather than focusing on the recovery of repressed memories, this group focuses on helping you to live effectively in the present. Drawing on trauma research and evidence-based models for healing from trauma, this group will provide opportunities for learning new tools to address difficult emotions, internal conflict, and cognitive distortions. Learn more here: adw.org/event/the-way-virtual-trauma-support-group-june-august

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❤️‍🔥 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Mass and Procession

Friday June 5 - Saturday June 6

In honor of America’s 250th year, the 2026 National Eucharistic Congress will carry the theme "One Nation Under God." Let Jesus, present in the Eucharist, renew the heart of our nation. Come together through the power of communal prayer. Find details on our site: adw.org/event/national-eucharistic-pilgrimage-mass-and-procession

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🇺🇬 The Celebration of the Saints of Africa

Saturday June 6, 4 - 6:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows in Takoma Park (Parroquia Nuestra señora de los dolores)

Join us for Mass with our Principal Celebrant, Bishop Menjivar, followed by a Cultural Reception, Merit Awards and Keynote Speech. The theme for this year is “United in Christ, We Walk in the Light of God” (Hebrews 10:23). Details here: adw.org/event/celebration-saints-of-africa

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🌟 Eucharistic Procession for Immigrants: Feast of Corpus Christi

Sunday, June 7, 12 - 4 p.m.

Hosted in collaboration with the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, the Shrine of the Sacred Heart DC / Santuario del Sagrado Corazón DC, and the Jesuit Refugee Service/USA, Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Menjivar, followed by a Eucharistic Procession across the city. Join us: adw.org/event/eucharistic-procession-for-immigrants