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Local

250th: America’s Catholic roots — the Carroll family

By Ann Augherton

Long before they shaped a new nation, three young Catholic boys from Maryland boarded ships for France.

7/2/26

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250th: America’s Catholic roots — the Carroll family

By Ann Augherton

Long before they shaped a new nation, three young Catholic boys from Maryland boarded ships for France.

7/2/26

Reading Time 5 min

Global

Vatican confirms excommunication of SSPX bishops, declares schism

By Ishmael Adibuah

One day after the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X, or SSPX, consecrated four bishops without the permission of Pope Leo XIV, the Vatican issued a decree declaring the excommunication of all bishops involved in the ceremony and stating that the group is in schism.

7/2/26

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Vatican confirms excommunication of SSPX bishops, declares schism

By Ishmael Adibuah

7/2/26

Reading Time 2 min

Global

Catholic priest known for peace initiatives shot and killed

By Jude Atemanke

Fr. Crépin Martial Monga, pastor of St. John the Baptist Zémio Parish in the Bangassou Diocese in the Central African Republic, was killed June 29 as he returned to his rectory.

7/2/26

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Catholic priest known for peace initiatives shot and killed

By Jude Atemanke

Fr. Crépin Martial Monga, pastor of St. John the Baptist Zémio Parish in the Bangassou Diocese in the Central African Republic, was killed June 29 as he returned to his rectory.

7/2/26

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Local

Diocese’s first Pilgrimage of Grace Mass unites those seeking healing

By Anna Donofrio

The diocese’s first Pilgrimage of Grace Mass unites those suffering and seeking consolation.

7/2/26

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Diocese’s first Pilgrimage of Grace Mass unites those seeking healing

By Anna Donofrio

The diocese’s first Pilgrimage of Grace Mass unites those suffering and seeking consolation.

7/2/26

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Bishop Burbidge

America’s 250th anniversary

By Bishop Michael F. Burbidge

On Independence Day this year we celebrate our freedom as a nation and the tremendous gift which is America’s 250th anniversary as “one nation under God,” as our Pledge of Allegiance declares.

7/2/26

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America’s 250th anniversary

By Bishop Michael F. Burbidge

On Independence Day this year we celebrate our freedom as a nation and the tremendous gift which is America’s 250th anniversary as “one nation under God,” as our Pledge of Allegiance declares.

7/2/26

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Local

250th: America’s Catholic roots — the Carroll family

By Ann Augherton

Long before they shaped a new nation, three young Catholic boys from Maryland boarded ships for France.

7/2/26

Reading Time 5 min

Diocese’s first Pilgrimage of Grace Mass unites those seeking healing

By Anna Donofrio

The diocese’s first Pilgrimage of Grace Mass unites those suffering and seeking consolation.

7/2/26

Reading Time 3 min

Catholic education leaders gather at Christendom College

Special to the Catholic Herald

Catholic bishops, higher education leaders, scholars, superintendents, and educational partners from across the United States gathered at Christendom College for the inaugural Front Royal Education Summit last month, a collaborative effort dedicated to the renewal of Catholic elementary and secondary education.

6/25/26

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Columns

Held in the heart

By Christina Capecchi

The ‘pursuit of happiness’

By Sr. Constance Veit, LSP

In the family

By Fr. Steven Oetjen

Strange signs of love

By Elizabeth Foss

National

ICE arrests nun walking to Sunday Mass in Texas

7/1/26

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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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Global

Vatican confirms excommunication of SSPX bishops, declares schism

By Ishmael Adibuah

7/2/26

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Catholic priest known for peace initiatives shot and killed

By Jude Atemanke

Fr. Crépin Martial Monga, pastor of St. John the Baptist Zémio Parish in the Bangassou Diocese in the Central African Republic, was killed June 29 as he returned to his rectory.

7/2/26

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Vatican begins 5-year restoration of Renaissance frescoes

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Vatican Museums has launched an ambitious restoration to the frescoes of the Hall of Raphael in the Apostolic Palace, expected to take five years and to cost 5.5 million euros (around $6.3 million).

7/2/26

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Pope Leo XIV prays for Venezuela quake victims at Angelus

By Veronica Giacometti

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV expressed his closeness to the people of Venezuela after recent earthquakes, offering prayers for the victims and encouragement to rescue workers.

6/29/26

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Arts

Catholic Daughters of the Americas celebrate anniversary with cookbook

Special to the Catholic Herald

While many cookbooks focus on specific cuisines or meal types, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Kavanaugh No. 54, published “Table of Grace,” a curated collection of sacred traditions and recipes organized around the liturgical year.

6/24/26

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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

The Kid’s Connection will capture the attention of your little ones. Click here to download the latest issue and please let us know on our social media if your kids succeed in solving it! We’d love to hear about it.

6/11/26

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