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Aerial view of Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family
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Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family

  • LocationWashington, DC
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 63 students
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Catholic churches nearby

Map of Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 miBasilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception: 0.1 mi1Saint Vincent de Paul Chapel: 0.3 mi2Marian Scholasticate: 0.3 mi3Saint Anthonys Catholic Church: 0.4 mi4Notre Dame Chapel: 0.5 mi5Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine of the Holy Family: 0.5 mi6Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family (campus)N0.25 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception — 0.1 mi · 400 Michigan Avenue Northeast, Washington
  2. Saint Vincent de Paul Chapel — 0.3 mi
  3. Marian Scholasticate — 0.3 mi · 3885 Harewood Road Northeast
  4. Saint Anthonys Catholic Church — 0.4 mi · 1029 Monroe Street Northeast
  5. Notre Dame Chapel — 0.5 mi
  6. Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine of the Holy Family — 0.5 mi · 4250 Harewood Road Northeast, Washington

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Local Church

Archdiocese of Washington

His Eminence Cardinal Robert McElroy, Archbishop of Washington

Formal address: “Your Eminence”

Source: adw.org, adw.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 455813
  • Carnegie classification: Special focus: faith-related institution
  • Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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Yes. Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family is a Catholic college in the Archdiocese of Washington.

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