Cardinal McElroy celebrates Mass for school anniversary and Black History Month at St. John the Evangelist
Washington Cardinal Robert W. McElroy celebrated a Feb. 13 Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church in Silver Spring to honor the parish school’s 75th anniversary and to mark Black History Month.
“It is so wonderful we can gather together to celebrate the 75th anniversary (of St. John the Evangelist School) and to celebrate the heritage of African Americans… and the important part they play in our history,” Cardinal McElroy said of the dual celebration.
The Mass was attended by the entire student body along with the faculty and staff of St. John the Evangelist School and nearly 100 parishioners of the parish.
Engaging with the students during his homily, the cardinal asked what they most enjoy about their school. The responses included the teachers, religion class, attending Mass, band practice and gym class.