Church of the Ascension and Saint Agnes
St. Agnes (historic site)
AI Summary
The parish, founded in 1845 and worshiping in its present marble church on Massachusetts Avenue since 1875, occupies a historic building donated in part by William W. Corcoran and even served as the diocesan pro‑cathedral from 1902–1908. It is currently undertaking an active Restoration Campaign for the Parish Center and maintains archives and a published schedule of upcoming presiders and preachers. A robust music program led by Collin Power centers on a Letourneau pipe organ and a choir skilled in Gregorian chant, Renaissance, and contemporary repertoire, and the choir actively recruits singers (c.power@asa-dc.org). Practical resources for visitors include the weekly "12th & Mass" newsletter, an active presence on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn, a YouTube channel with formation sessions and livestreams, and a bilingual rector, Fr. Dominique Peridans.
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- Name:St. Agnes (historic site)
- Street Address:46 Q Street NW
- Address Line 2:(removed)
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Added location: St. Agnes (historic site)
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- Name:Church of the Ascension and Saint Agnes
- Website URL:https://www.asa-dc.org
- Summary:The parish, founded in 1845 and worshiping in its present marble church on Massachusetts Avenue since 1875, occupies a historic building donated in part by William W. Corcoran and even served as the diocesan pro‑cathedral from 1902–1908. It is currently undertaking an active Restoration Campaign for the Parish Center and maintains archives and a published schedule of upcoming presiders and preachers. A robust music program led by Collin Power centers on a Letourneau pipe organ and a choir skilled in Gregorian chant, Renaissance, and contemporary repertoire, and the choir actively recruits singers (c.power@asa-dc.org). Practical resources for visitors include the weekly "12th & Mass" newsletter, an active presence on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn, a YouTube channel with formation sessions and livestreams, and a bilingual rector, Fr. Dominique Peridans.
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Initial church data
Last updated: 3/4/2026