The Dominican House of Studies

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The Pontifical Faculty is located in Northeast Washington, D. C., just across the street from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

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Why You Should Visit

The Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception (PFIC), run by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph, is a unique school for graduate studies in the Thomistic theological tradition. The Pontifical Faculty is located in Northeast Washington, D. C., just across the street from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. The PFIC is within easy reach of the Brookland/CUA Station on Metro’s Red Line. Entrance to the PFIC is through the double glass doors which face Michigan Avenue.

what to expect

Explore (Faith) Student Life

We encourage prospective students to visit. When you come to visit, you can

  • Tour the school and the library
  • Meet our staff and have your questions answered
  • Sit in for classes
  • Speak with students
  • Join us in prayer

Locations & Hours

487 Michigan Avenue. NE Washington, DC 20017
  • tours
    • Monday - Friday
      10 am - 3pm
  • worship
    • Sunday
      11 am - 12 pm
  • office
    • Monday - Friday
      8:30 am - 4:30pm