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St. Peter

313 Second Street S.E., Washington, DC 20003

About St. Peter

St. Peter is a Catholic church located at 313 Second Street S.E., Washington, DC, 20003. You can reach St. Peter at +12025471430.

Patron saint of St. Peter

Saint Peter

Peter, Apostle

Feast day: Jun 29

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Other churches named after Saint Peter

5 other churches named in honor of Saint Peter are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.

From Wikipedia

St. Peter's Church (Washington, D.C.)

St. Peter's Church, also referred to as St. Peter's on Capitol Hill, is a Catholic church on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., within the Archdiocese of Washington. Founded in 1820, St. Peter's was the second oldest Catholic parish in the City of Washington. The church was originally constructed in 1889. However, it was destroyed by a fire in 1940 and rebuilt. Its motto is, "To be a tangible manifestation of Christ in the community."

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Where is St. Peter located?

St. Peter is located at 313 Second Street S.E., Washington, DC, 20003. The building sits at coordinates 38.88184, -76.99094, placing it in Washington, DC 20003.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

What to expect at a service at St. Peter

Roman Catholic parishes follow a structured liturgy called the Mass, celebrated worldwide in the same order.

  • Mass lasts about an hour and includes Scripture readings, a homily, hymns, and Holy Communion.
  • Visitors are welcome. Only baptized Catholics in good standing receive Communion; others come forward with arms crossed for a blessing.
  • Dress is modest but not formal — business casual is typical for Sunday Mass.

Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.

Questions and answers about St. Peter

What denomination is St. Peter?
This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
Where is St. Peter located?
St. Peter is located at 313 Second Street S.E., Washington, DC, 20003.
Who is the patron saint of St. Peter?
Saint Peter (Peter, Apostle). Feast day: Jun 29.

Photographs of St. Peter

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Washington National Cathedral (1) · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Washington National Cathedral (11) · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Washington National Cathedral from Bishop's Garden · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Washington National Cathedral from Garden · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Washington National Cathedral with Blossoms · CC BY-SA 4.0

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