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Episcopal Diocese of Washington

Episcopal Diocese of Washington

The Episcopal Diocese of Washington is a diocese of the Episcopal Church covering Washington, D.C., and nearby counties of Maryland in the United States. With a membership of over 38,000, the diocese is led by the bishop of Washington, Mariann Budde. It is home to Washington National Cathedral, which is the seat of both the diocesan bishop and the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church.

In 2024, the diocese reported average Sunday attendance (ASA) of 8,738 persons; this was a relative decrease from 13,135 reported in 2016. The most recent membership statistics (2023) showed 30,741 members, down from 40,352 in 2015. No membership statistics were reported in 2024 national parochial reports.