September 4, 1997

Local Features

• Diocese Establishes Planned Giving Office The Arlington Diocese has established a Planned Giving Office that will be able to accept non-cash donations of stocks, bonds and real estate. A series of fall seminars is planned around the diocese, starting Sept. 18 at St. Michael Church in Annandale. By Michael F. Flach
• Diocesan Officials Deny Sexual Abuse Allegations Made by Former Student A former student at Bishop Ireton H.S. in Alexandria has accused his former teacher of sexual abuse. Diocesan officials have denied the charges. By Michael F. Flach
• School Profile: Aquinas The first in a weekly series of school profiles features Aquinas School in Woodbridge.

Teaching and Commentary

• Editor's Desk: The Princess Lost By Michael F. Flach
• Church Buildings Are Sacred Spaces By Dr. James Hitchcock
• Family Homework By Jennifer Jordan
• Learning a Lesson from Diana's Death By Mary Beth Bonacci
• Gospel Commentary: Hear and Speak By Fr. Paul deLadurantaye
• Straight Answers: The Eucharist, the Body and Blood of Christ By Fr. William Saunders