Our Lady, Queen of the Americas (Washington, D.C.)
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Our Lady, Queen of the Americas (Washington, D.C.)
| Our Lady, Queen of the Americas Catholic Church | |
|---|---|
| 38°54′57″N 77°02′57″W [9] | |
| Location | 2200 California St., NW Washington, D.C. |
| Country | United States |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Website | http://ourladyqueenoftheamericasdc.org [10] |
| Administration | |
| Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Washington |
| Clergy | |
| Archbishop | Cardinal Donald Wuerl |
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 Catholic Church | |
|---|---|
| 38°54′57″N 77°02′57″W [9] | |
| Location | 2200 California St., NW Washington, D.C. |
| Country | United States |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Website | http://ourladyqueenoftheamericasdc.org [10] |
| Administration | |
| Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Washington |
| Clergy | |
| Archbishop | Cardinal Donald Wuerl |
History
St. Annes Infant Asylum in 1951, which in 1967 became Our Lady, Queen of the Americas parish.
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 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]