[markomalley]

The conservative dioceses grow while the liberal ones die.

I never really considered the Archdiocese of Washington DC to be conservative, yet this diocese has 12 ordinands (out of 567k Catholics).

FWIW

[Cheverus]

I would agree with you there, however I get the impression that there is a certain draw to Washington, D.C., particularly among ex-military men.

If you check out the roles of Blessed John XXIII National Seminary you'll find a significant number from D.C. who are ex-military who retired to the area before heeding the call.