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"In December 2020, Christ led a raging leftist with horrible misconceptions about how to heal this broken world and an overconfident atheist with a desire to love better together over a backyard fire, and 4.5 years later, on Easter 2025, we were both baptized into the Catholic Church. The miracle He worked for our salvation is only just the start."

"That night...I stood lost in thought, waiting patiently along with my OCIA classmates, resolute and relaxed as we were initiated into the Catholic Church by receiving the Sacraments of Baptism, Communion and Confirmation. It was a solemn occasion of introspection reverence and silent celebration which I had never before experienced in my life."

"As I continued researching, contemplating and wrestling with which church to join, the issue that largely helped lead me toward choosing the Catholic Church was the office of the papacy."

Over the past few years, the ARK has been a place where I have been able to grow so much more than I thought possible. Jesus has used the ARK to call me deeper and deeper into relationship with Him, gifting me incredible opportunities and allowing me to do what I love.

A complete catalogue of women who have contributed to Catholic Culture would include the following women, among whom, some made such contributions in addition to fulfilling other pressing obligations.

"Coming into the Catholic Church and being able to participate in the sacraments has been such a huge blessing that has transformed my life and relationship with the Lord in such wonderful ways!"

Samantha Kamman tells us about her RCIA experience. Her testimony is striking. Click here to listen! Welcome home, Samantha!

These dedicated volunteers host Sunday classes to educate grades K-8. "I can't express the joy I feel when one of my students meets me occasionally at the elementary school where my kids attend. The innocence and love that children radiate without asking for anything in return is truly heartwarming!” Click here to read their stories!

Written by parishioner Frank Zapatka, the Catholic Culture Series aims to help parishioners understand just how many arts the Catholic faith touches. Take a read this month about Gerard Manley Hopkins, an extraordinary Creation poet likened even to some of the psalmists!

A graduating senior in the St. Ann Youth Program explains what he received from the Program during his years of involvement. His touching testimony is worth a read! Learn more about our Program at stanndc.org/youth

On May 9, 2021, Aaron Stettler and John Poodts were ordained to the diaconate at St. Ann Catholic Church in Washington DC. Deacon Aaron shares a testimony of his ordination and an update on where he is now: