About Immaculate Conception · Washington, District of Columbia
Immaculate Conception Church in Washington, D.C., has served the local Catholic community since 1865. It offers a vibrant parish life with regular Masses, Eucharistic Adoration, and active ministries for all ages, including youth, adults, and families. The parish is known for its strong commitment to faith formation, public policy engagement, and outreach through initiatives like the Frassati Chapel and street evangelization. It is led by Pastor Fr. Nicholas Morrison, who was assigned in 2026, and supported by a dedicated staff including a vocation director, music coordinator, and religious education coordinator.
- Established
- 1865
- Patron
- St. Pier Giorgio Frassati
- Rector
- Fr. Nicholas Morrison
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Washington
Why belong here
Join a parish with deep roots in the D.C. community since 1865, offering active ministries for all ages, including CCD, OCIA, Bible studies, and youth groups. Engage in Eucharistic Adoration, public policy advocacy, and outreach through the Frassati Chapel and street evangelization. The parish welcomes new parishioners with a simple registration process and a supportive, inclusive environment.
Mass times at Immaculate Conception
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- 20 minutes before weekday Masses
- immediately following Mass
- 30 minutes before weekend Masses
- Thurs at 7:15PM
Adoration times
- Thurs: 7-8PM
- See additional Adoration hours in our Frassati Chapel
Parish History
Immaculate Conception has been a part of the D.C. community since 1865. The parish maintains a documented history of its church and school, and a full list of past pastors from 1865 to the present is available on its website.
Ministries
- Men’s Bible Study
- Women’s Small Group
- OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)
- Religious Education for Children (CCD)
- Young Adults
- Eucharistic Witness Series
- Frassati Chapel
- Men’s Club & Ladies Sodality
Sacraments
The parish offers sacrament information, wedding services, Mass intention requests, and sacramental records requests.
Faith Formation
Includes Small Groups & Bible Studies, OCIA for adults, and Religious Education for Children (CCD).
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Fr. Nicholas Morrison2026
Recently assigned as pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in 2026.