January 8, 1998

Local Features

• Wedding Photos Welcome Share your 1997 wedding photos with the Herald as we prepare our annual Catholic Wedding Issue on Feb. 13.
• 1997 Diocesan Year in Review The golden anniversary of Catholic Charities and the departure of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters from St. Thomas More Cathedral School in Arlington were among the local highlights of 1997.
• Fr. Joseph Fessio to Receive Brent Award The founder and publisher of Ignatius Press will receive the 1998 Brent Award on May 7. By Michael F. Flach
• Paul VI High School Course Demystifies Death The Fairfax high school offers a course on death and dying that helps students cope with tragedy. By Patricia Spencer
• 'Good Grief' Group Helps Students Cope with Tragedy A key part of Paul VI High School's campus ministry is a group called "Good Grief." By Patricia Spencer
• School Profile: St. Patrick, Chancellorsville
• Book Review: Good Families Don't Just Happen Reviewed by Patricia Spencer

Teaching & Commentary

• Editor's Desk: Winter of Despair By Michael F. Flach
• Gratitude Begets Joy By Elizabeth Foss
• Abortion in General Intercessions By Fr. Frank Pavone
• The Baptism of the Lord By Fr. James A. Verrecchia
• Mary, the Mother of God Straight Answers by Fr. William Saunders