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Leesburg parishioner’s Malawi service trip reveals an unexpected friendship

By Anna Donofrio
Two years ago, Bryan Layman traveled to Malawi to rebuild roads in a remote village. What he wasn’t expecting was to build on a relationship between a Catholic diocese in the African nation and the Arlington diocese.
10/15/26
Reading Time 4 min

Leesburg parishioner’s Malawi service trip reveals an unexpected friendship

By Anna Donofrio
Two years ago, Bryan Layman traveled to Malawi to rebuild roads in a remote village. What he wasn’t expecting was to build on a relationship between a Catholic diocese in the African nation and the Arlington diocese.
10/15/26
Reading Time 4 min
Parishes

Farmers market at St. Veronica brings vendors and community together

By Isabella Ubillus
At St. Veronica Church in Chantilly, fresh bread, flowers, and coffee from local vendors are bringing more community to Saturday mornings. Every week, parishioners and neighbors alike gather in the parking lot to shop small and build relationships.
10/14/26
Reading Time 2 min

Farmers market at St. Veronica brings vendors and community together

By Isabella Ubillus
At St. Veronica Church in Chantilly, fresh bread, flowers, and coffee from local vendors are bringing more community to Saturday mornings. Every week, parishioners and neighbors alike gather in the parking lot to shop small and build relationships.
10/14/26
Reading Time 2 min
Theater

Springfield actress performs in ‘Prince Caspian’ at the Bible museum

By Ann Pierson
“Prince Caspian” has returned to the Museum of the Bible in Washington, and some members of the Arlington Diocese may recognize one of the stars.
10/14/26
Reading Time 3 min

Springfield actress performs in ‘Prince Caspian’ at the Bible museum

By Ann Pierson
“Prince Caspian” has returned to the Museum of the Bible in Washington, and some members of the Arlington Diocese may recognize one of the stars.
10/14/26
Reading Time 3 min
Local

Mother of Light Center hosts multicultural fashion show

Special to the Catholic Herald
The Mother of Light Center in Alexandria, which serves families in need across the diocese, brought together participants for its 2026 fashion show Sept. 26, offering guests not only food but dignity, friendships, and joy.
10/14/26
Reading Time 1 min

Mother of Light Center hosts multicultural fashion show

Special to the Catholic Herald
The Mother of Light Center in Alexandria, which serves families in need across the diocese, brought together participants for its 2026 fashion show Sept. 26, offering guests not only food but dignity, friendships, and joy.
10/14/26
Reading Time 1 min
Pope Leo XIV

An oncologist explains pulmonary adenocarcinoma, Pope Leo XIV’s condition

EWTN News
Dr. Luis Ráez, a prominent oncologist, explained in an interview with EWTN News what pulmonary adenocarcinoma is and what factors will determine the Holy Father’s next medical steps.
10/14/26
Reading Time 3 min

An oncologist explains pulmonary adenocarcinoma, Pope Leo XIV’s condition

EWTN News
Dr. Luis Ráez, a prominent oncologist, explained in an interview with EWTN News what pulmonary adenocarcinoma is and what factors will determine the Holy Father’s next medical steps.
10/14/26
Reading Time 3 min
Schools

Bishop Ireton senior reflects on school’s open house

By KOLBY CURRY
The open house at Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria is a milestone experience for every past, present and future attendee of the school. It allows a prospective student to see what the next four years of their life could look like.
10/14/26
Reading Time 2 min

Bishop Ireton senior reflects on school’s open house

By KOLBY CURRY
The open house at Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria is a milestone experience for every past, present and future attendee of the school. It allows a prospective student to see what the next four years of their life could look like.
10/14/26
Reading Time 2 min

Local

Farmers market at St. Veronica brings vendors and community together

By Isabella Ubillus
At St. Veronica Church in Chantilly, fresh bread, flowers, and coffee from local vendors are bringing more community to Saturday mornings. Every week, parishioners and neighbors alike gather in the parking lot to shop small and build relationships.
10/14/26
Reading Time 2 min

Mother of Light Center hosts multicultural fashion show

Special to the Catholic Herald
The Mother of Light Center in Alexandria, which serves families in need across the diocese, brought together participants for its 2026 fashion show Sept. 26, offering guests not only food but dignity, friendships, and joy.
10/14/26
Reading Time 1 min

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Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer, Vatican says

By Marco Mancini
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung after doctors confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican announced Oct. 13.
10/13/26
Reading Time 2 min

Pope Leo XIV undergoes successful lung surgery

Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV’s surgery to remove a “small, localized nodule” from his lung Oct. 13 was successful and he has returned to his room at the Gemelli Hospital, according to the Holy See Press Office.
10/13/26
Reading Time 1 min

Arts

Books

CatholicU alum visits 94 basilicas, including Alexandria’s, for a new book

By Ann Pierson
Four years. Ninety-four basilicas. Thirty-five states. After visiting each basilica in the United States, Grady Connolly, founder of Social Thomist and an alumnus of The Catholic University of America in Washington, invites others to do the same with his new book, “Basilicas.”
10/14/26
Reading Time 3 min
Movies

‘The Social Reckoning’ shows the dark side of Facebook

By Zoey Maraist
Sixteen years ago, viewers of “The Social Network” met the ambitious, awkward Harvard student who founded Facebook. Mark Zuckerberg’s friends and classmates were suing him, but at least the site was a huge hit.
10/9/26
Reading Time 3 min

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