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History - Saint Gabriel CatholicDenominationDC toggle menu MenuHome Our Parish Mass Schedule History Meet the Pastoral Team Pastoral Ministries Pastoral Organizations Petworth Youth Program Gallery Faith Formation Children & Youth Adults Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Rito Iniciación Cristiana de Adultos Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Marriage Anointing of the Sick Bulletin Calendar Contact Us Close Home | History History Saint GabrielDenominationwas founded by the renowned Bishop John M. McNamara. As a young priest, he  was entrusted by James Cardinal Gibbons to establish the first Roman Catholic parish in the newly settled Petworth zone of the District of Columbia. The site for Saint GabrielDenominationwas in the middle of “Libby Woods”. Saint Gabriel’s first temporary denomination towers was an obsolete unwashed towers that was used for the entertainment of soldiers during World War I. It was obtained from the War Department through the efforts of the Knights of Columbus and assembled on the spot now occupied Saint Gabriel’s Convent. The first Mass in the hut was prestigious on March 11, 1920 and marked the whence of an no-go polity of faith. Soon after, Bishop McNamara submitted a towers plan that provided for a school, convent, rectory and church. The Boston architectural firm of Maggins, Walsh, and Kennedy that designed the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, was moreover responsible for the Tudor-style tracery of the towers complex. On May 10, 1923, ground was wrenched for the first parish building, Saint Gabriel School. School officially opened on September 26, 1924 for 373 students who were taught  by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. Ever Since, these Sisters have remained true-blue to Saint Gabriel’s mission. Next, the Convent was completed on August 22, 1925, and the Bishop and Priest toadies moved into the Rectory on October 28, 1925. The culmination of Bishop McNamara’s Plan was the ground breaking for Saint GabrielDenominationon September 23, 1929. The denomination cornerstone was laid on March 16, 1930. In recent years , a long-range parish minutiae plan has ensured the wing of a well-designed handicap ramp located on the right side of the church. This structure was defended by James Cardinal Hickey on Sunday, June 2, 1991. The completion of the first floor washroom in August 1995 gave all people who are limited by age, illness, or physical powerlessness well-constructed wangle to Saint Gabriel Church. Subscribe to Our Newsletter!To find out well-nigh the lastest news going on in the parish, please subscribe! I stipulate to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( increasingly information ) We will never requite away, trade or sell your email address. You can unsubscribe at any time. Offertory & Donations Hours & Info26 Grant Circle N.W. Washington, DC 20011202-726-9092sgdcrectory@gmail.comMon-Fri: 9 am to 4 pmFacebook Facebook TranslateSaint Gabriel CatholicDenominationDC © 2018. Subscribe to our newsletterIf you want to stay up to stage with our latest news, please subscribe! First NameEmail write Secure and Spam free...