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Columns

Do not be afraid

By Fr. Jack Peterson

June 21 — MT 10:26-33 I take great solace in the fact that Jesus frequently exhorts his disciples with the words, “Do not be afraid.”

6/20/26

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Do not be afraid

By Fr. Jack Peterson

June 21 — MT 10:26-33 I take great solace in the fact that Jesus frequently exhorts his disciples with the words, “Do not be afraid.”

6/20/26

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Parishes

Holy Trinity Church in Gainesville celebrates 25 years of faith and growth

By Kevin C. Thomas

Holy Trinity Church in Gainesville began in 2001 with a few hundred parishioners acting as nomads, participating in Mass and celebrating the sacraments at various locations; a monastery, different schools, or nearby churches.

6/18/26

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Holy Trinity Church in Gainesville celebrates 25 years of faith and growth

By Kevin C. Thomas

6/18/26

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Columns

Celebrating 250 Years

By Lucia A. Silecchia

As July 4th rapidly approaches, the 2026 celebrations take on a special significance as they mark the nation’s “semiquincentennial” year: a quarter of a millennium since the Declaration of Independence declared that “these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent.”

6/18/26

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Celebrating 250 Years

By Lucia A. Silecchia

6/18/26

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Local

Catholic Croatians train for World Cup in Alexandria

By JULIA DeJAK

The 2026 World Cup commenced across North America this month, with national soccer teams arriving in Canada, Mexico and the United States. The Croatian team, or the “Vatereni,” chose Alexandria as its home base.

6/18/26

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Catholic Croatians train for World Cup in Alexandria

By JULIA DeJAK

6/18/26

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Columns

The theology of presence

By Andrea M. Picciotti-Bayer

Last summer at our parish Corpus Christi picnic, I spotted my 11-year-old daughter sitting on the grass, entertaining toddlers who belonged to a young couple we barely knew.

6/17/26

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The theology of presence

By Andrea M. Picciotti-Bayer

Last summer at our parish Corpus Christi picnic, I spotted my 11-year-old daughter sitting on the grass, entertaining toddlers who belonged to a young couple we barely knew.

6/17/26

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Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV: Spain is an example of unity despite differences

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV dedicated his general audience June 17 to reflecting on his apostolic journey to Spain the previous week, during which he visited Madrid, Barcelona and the Canary Islands.

6/17/26

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Pope Leo XIV: Spain is an example of unity despite differences

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV dedicated his general audience June 17 to reflecting on his apostolic journey to Spain the previous week, during which he visited Madrid, Barcelona and the Canary Islands.

6/17/26

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Local

Some 3,500 Catholics celebrate faith and freedom at the Diocesan Festival

By Anna Donofrio

The Fourth of July came early for parishioners of the Arlington diocese. Some 3,500 Catholics and their families celebrated the nation’s 250th anniversary at the annual Diocesan Festival at the Clarke County Fairgrounds in Berryville June 13.

6/15/26

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At 83, Jack Lane keeps St. Ann’s chorale singing for others

By JULIA DeJAK

Jack helps bring that same musical nostalgia to seniors in the Arlington community in his role as producer of the St. Ann’s Chorale.

6/15/26

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Fredericksburg dad’s book redefines parental love

By Ashleigh Kassock

Andrew Bodoh was attending a talk for parents with special needs children when the speaker commented that if the parents still felt suffering, they were not praying enough.

6/12/26

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Columns

Do not be afraid

By Fr. Jack Peterson, YA

Celebrating 250 Years

By Lucia A. Silecchia

The theology of presence

By Andrea Picciotti-Bayer

Why not you?

By Fr. Richard Miserendino

National

U.S. vice president, second lady share family Mass attendance practices

6/16/26

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U.S. bishops approve revised version of Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People

6/12/26

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U.S. bishops consecrate nation to Sacred Heart of Jesus

6/12/26

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Papal nuncio urges US bishops to deepen communion

6/11/26

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Archbishop Coakley offers first presidential address to U.S. bishops

6/11/26

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Global

Pope Leo XIV says evil crumbles when the Gospel is lived out

By Antonio Tarallo

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV said June 14 that when the Gospel is proclaimed and lived out, evil gives way before the power of the risen Christ.

6/15/26

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Audiobook of Pope Leo’s encyclical ‘Magnifica Humanitas’ now available

Vatican News

The English editorial team of Vatican Radio — Vatican News has prepared an audiobook of Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical "Magnifica humanitas" divided into seven audio files.

6/12/26

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Pope tells Catholics to pray for those who ‘have lost their lives at sea’ in Canary Islands visit

By Victoria Cardiel

On the first day of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria June 11 — the final stage of his trip to Spain before traveling to Tenerife and returning to Rome June 12 — several deeply moving scenes unfolded.

6/12/26

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How does Pope Leo pray?

By Diego López Marina

Pope Leo XIV goes through his day centered on prayer, silence and seeking God amid his responsibilities at the helm of the Church, said his personal secretary, Peruvian priest Father Edgard Rimaycuna, in a recent interview released by the Order of St. Augustine.

6/11/26

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Arts

Schools

‘Radium Girls’ wins 11 Glamies

Catholic Herald Staff Report

St. Paul VI Catholic High School in Chantilly won 11 theater awards for the play “Radium Girls,” including Outstanding Play, at the 2026 Blue Ridge Glamies Awards Gala, held at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas May 27.

6/12/26

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Art

The Kid’s Connection 06/11

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6/11/26

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Theater

Summer theater and camps

Catholic Herald Staff Report

Theater camps and beloved musicals take center stage this summer, bringing audiences together for productions of “Hello Dolly!” and “Fiddler on the Roof” as well as a chance for kids to attend Drama Bootcamp.

6/11/26

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