About Saint Louis de France · Washington, District of Columbia
Saint Louis de France is the French-speaking Catholic parish of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., gathering the francophone community for worship, sacraments, and fellowship at the St. Louis Chapel on 4125 Garrison Street NW. Canonically established in 1972 and entrusted to Saint Louis IX of France, it offers the Holy Mass in French throughout the week, Eucharistic adoration, and the full range of sacraments. Under the pastoral leadership of Father Pierre Henri Husson, the parish supports liturgical, educational, scouting, young adult, and charitable ministries. It is a welcoming home for French-speaking Catholics, families, students, and young professionals seeking to live the faith in the nation's capital.
- Established
- 1972
- Patron
- Saint Louis IX of France
- Rector
- Father Pierre Henri Husson
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Washington
Why belong here
A French-speaking community with vibrant liturgical, family, youth, and charitable life in the heart of Washington, D.C.
Mass times at Saint Louis de France
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Available on demand (contact the rectory)
Adoration times
- Tuesday 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- Thursday 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- Wednesday 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
- Friday 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
About
Saint Louis de France is the French-speaking Catholic parish of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. It serves the francophone community through French-language Masses, sacraments, catechesis, scouting, young-adult gatherings, and charitable outreach.
History
The parish was canonically established in 1972 to provide a spiritual home for French-speaking Catholics in the nation's capital. Additional historical details are published on the parish website.
Sacraments & Prayer
- Baptism
- Reconciliation / Confession (on demand)
- Eucharist / First Communion
- Confirmation
- Marriage
- Anointing of the Sick
- Holy Orders
- Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesday & Thursday 11:00–11:30 AM; Wednesday & Friday 9:00–9:30 AM
Ministries & Community Life
- Pastoral Council
- Parish Council for Economic Affairs
- Parish Secretariat
- Maintenance & Building Management
- Liturgical ministries: altar servers, music, sacristy, floral decoration
- Diaconia / Senior Lunch
- Youth catechesis (ages 6–18) and adult catechumenate
- School chaplaincy, scouting, and young-adult/student dinners
- Knights of Columbus and Mothers' Prayer
- Alpha Course, School of Faith, and Scripture Study
- Bereavement and funeral support
Contact
4125 Garrison Street, NW, Washington, DC 20016. Phone: 202-537-0709. Email: [email protected]. Website: https://saintlouisdc.org