Washington National Cathedral

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  20 years after he died, Matthew Shepard’s ashes will be interred at the National Cathedral

  "We are proud and relieved to have a final resting place for Matthew’s ashes."

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  First transgender priest to preach at National Cathedral

  WASHINGTON -- An openly transgender Episcopal priest is set to preach at Washington National Cathedral. The Rev. Dr. Cameron Partridge, the Episcopal chaplain at Boston University, will be a guest preacher on Sunday. He'll be the…

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  Dean at Washington National Cathedral: Homophobia is a sin

  WASHINGTON -- The dean of Washington National Cathedral is calling homophobia a sin during a weekend of events devoted to gay youth at the church.

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  National Cathedral to hold service following ruling on same-sex marriage

  WASHINGTON -- Washington National Cathedral plans to hold a special prayer service for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender families on the day when the Supreme Court may rule on the legality of gay marriage.

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  Washington National Cathedral to allow same-sex wedding ceremonies

  The Washington National Cathedral, one of the nation's most prominent churches, will be among the first Episcopal congregations to allow marriage ceremonies for LGBT members, the church has announced.

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