The sign outside our historic church says "Catholics can always come home." Whether you are a visitor for a few days or you are a local, we hope you will find a home at St. Peter's. Please know that you are always most welcome. St. Peter’s is an active parish, conscious of its place in a historic district close to the Capitol, the House office buildings, and the Library of Congress, but also aware of its role as a neighbor to all. Some years ago, the parish council adopted a mission statement for the church: “To be a tangible manifestation of Christ living in the community.” Indeed, St. Peter’s is a kind of home away from home for many Catholics who work for Congress and the Library and come to Mass here in the early morning or on holy days, and over the years St. Peter's has counted members of Congress and White House officials among its parishioners.