Archdiocese of Washington

The Archdiocese of Washington serves the physical and mental needs of people. It offers health and legal care, immigration, employment, counseling, shelter, education and adoption services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The church includes more than 570,000 Catholics. The Archdiocese of Washington s schools educate over 32,000 children. Its agencies offer various social services. The church also provides residential services for infants, children, and single, pregnant and parenting women. It establishes and operates housing facilities for senior citizens and families. The church builds and manages multipurpose recreational facilities for underserved youth through public and private partnerships. Its legislative network advocates social justice issues at local, state and federal levels. The church organizes weddings and offers marriage counseling services for adults. The Archdiocese of Washington is has a location in Hyattsville, Md.