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Local

Nativity Knights build 28th Appalachia home

Special to the Catholic Herald

The Knights of Columbus Father Sikora Council No. 7992 at Nativity Catholic Church in Burke built their 28th home for a family in need in the heart of Appalachia earlier this month.

6/23/26

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Nativity Knights build 28th Appalachia home

Special to the Catholic Herald

The Knights of Columbus Father Sikora Council No. 7992 at Nativity Catholic Church in Burke built their 28th home for a family in need in the heart of Appalachia earlier this month.

6/23/26

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Bishop Burbidge

Our Lady of Victory Chaplaincy

By Bishop Michael F. Burbidge

Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington, announced the establishment, beginning July 1, 2026, of a chaplaincy under the patronage of Our Lady of Victory, as a special ministry led by priests of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter (FSSP) to serve the needs of those who attend Mass and desire to receive other sacraments in the Extraordinary Form.

6/23/26

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Our Lady of Victory Chaplaincy

By Bishop Michael F. Burbidge

6/23/26

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Local

Bishop Burbidge celebrates Mass for religious freedom

By JULIA DeJAK

On the feast of St. Thomas More and at his namesake cathedral in Arlington, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge celebrated Mass June 22, and preached about the beauty of living courageously and fearlessly for the gift of religious freedom.

6/23/26

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Bishop Burbidge celebrates Mass for religious freedom

By JULIA DeJAK

6/23/26

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Local

Apostolic nuncio addresses young adults at St. Charles Church

By MARY SHAFFREY

St. Charles Church in Arlington was standing room only June 17. The guest speaker was the newly appointed apostolic nuncio to the United States, Archbishop Gabriele Giordano Caccia.

6/22/26

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Apostolic nuncio addresses young adults at St. Charles Church

By MARY SHAFFREY

St. Charles Church in Arlington was standing room only June 17. The guest speaker was the newly appointed apostolic nuncio to the United States, Archbishop Gabriele Giordano Caccia.

6/22/26

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Local

Catholic Herald wins 33 awards in national media competition

Catholic Herald Staff Report

The Catholic Herald garnered 33 awards from the annual Catholic Media Association in its annual competition, including best newspaper website, and sweeping two categories by winning first, second and third place.

6/22/26

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Catholic Herald wins 33 awards in national media competition

Catholic Herald Staff Report

6/22/26

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Global

Pope Leo XIV: Contemplation makes Christians credible witnesses

By Angela Ambrogetti

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV said that contemplation is not reserved for saints, monks or hermits, but is a necessary part of Christian life that helps make believers credible witnesses to the Gospel.

6/22/26

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Pope Leo XIV: Contemplation makes Christians credible witnesses

By Angela Ambrogetti

6/22/26

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Local

Michael Lawrence dies at 83

Catholic Herald Staff Report

“He was smart, a great writer himself, and an excellent editor of the work of others,” said Anne Carroll, wife of the late Christendom College founder Warren Carroll, who worked at Triumph and later founded Seton School in Manassas. “His articles and editorials were some of the best that Triumph published. Above all, Mike was totally committed to the Triumph vision, which is that Jesus Christ should be the heart of everything we do.”

6/24/26

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Experts offer prevention tips amid rising financial scams

By Kimberley Heatherington

In the midst of countless daily phone calls, texts, and e-mails, people may ask themselves just that question as they navigate apparent alerts from banks, credit card issuers, financial and investment organizations, government and municipal agencies, employers, and more.

6/24/26

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Remembering special needs advocate Kristin Federmeier

By Jim Hale

A wife and mother of four, she was a pillar in diocesan leadership, serving as chair of the investment council, chair of the pastoral council, member of the advisory council of parents with special needs, and a math teacher at St. John the Evangelist School in Warrenton.

6/24/26

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Columns

Christi’s witness

By Mary Beth Bonacci

Do not be afraid

By Fr. Jack Peterson, YA

Celebrating 250 Years

By Lucia A. Silecchia

The theology of presence

By Andrea Picciotti-Bayer

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: 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 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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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

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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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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