Arlington Catholic Herald

Mass honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. inspires hope

By Jim Hale

Moments after the Mass in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington, Kristin Young shared what it meant to her. “I’m always so appreciative of the bishop celebrating our history,” said Young, a trustee of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Peter Claver Court 398 …

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1/19/25

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No greater wine

By Fr. Joseph M. Rampino

John 2:1-11 — The wedding at Cana, described in our Gospel passage this Sunday, never fails to signify for us the abundance of life that Christ desires for all his people.

1/18/25

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Our Lady of Hope Church celebrates its silver jubilee

By Anna Donofrio

Natives of Potomac Falls remember the construction of Our Lady of Hope Church well. Originally an empty, rolling field along Algonkian Parkway, the 12-acre plot slowly transformed into a towering church whose steeple soon became a landmark in the sleepy suburb. The church’s dedication in 2006 was preceded by years of tight-knit parish community whose …

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1/16/25

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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity to focus on Creed

By Cindy Wooden

VATICAN CITY — As Christian churches prepare to mark the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will focus on affirming the Nicene Creed and its expression of the faith Christians share.

1/16/25

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Mass honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. inspires hope

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1/19/25

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Hypothermia prevention

Three diocesan parishes are partnering with Fairfax County for the annual Hypothermia Prevention Shelter.

1/16/25

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New high school chapel

The Bishop Ireton High School chapel renovations are well underway. The exterior changes daily with the construction of a gable roof and a bell tower. The chapel also will feature a completely renovated sanctuary, new shrines and an expanded seating area to accommodate the growing student population.

1/16/25

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No greater wine

By Fr. Joseph M. Rampino

The winter pause

By Elizabeth Foss

Find special days to mark

By Lucia A. Silecchia

Baptism of the Lord

By Fr. Richard Miserendino

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Dominican House of Studies celebrates new bell, a long-awaited addition to D.C. priory

1/15/25

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‘Families who have lost everything’: Los Angeles archdiocese responds to deadly wildfires

1/10/25

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Mass deportations ‘incompatible with Catholic doctrine,’ Cardinal McElroy says in DC debut

1/7/25

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Pope Francis names Cardinal Robert McElroy to lead Archdiocese of Washington

1/6/25

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‘A great witness’: SEEK25 wraps up in Salt Lake City

1/5/25

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116-year-old Brazilian nun is world’s oldest human being

The oldest human being in the world is Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, a 116-year-old nun from Brazil who was born in 1908.

1/16/25

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Pope injures arm in a fall, wears sling at audiences

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis was wearing his arm in a sling during his meetings and audiences Jan. 16 after hurting his right arm in a fall.

1/16/25

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Pope looks back on his life, urges people to look to future with hope

VATICAN CITY — While calling himself an "old man" and saying he never expected to be pope this long, Pope Francis said he still has dreams for the future.

1/14/25

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U.S. sister killed in the Amazon honored at Rome ‘new martyrs’ shrine

ROME — "It's quite an honor for her to be here with the likes of St. Oscar Romero," Tom Stang said after a relic of his sister was placed on an altar in Rome alongside a relic of the martyred archbishop from El Salvador.

1/14/25

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The Kid’s Connection 12/19

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12/17/24

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Catholic director wants to honor the Blessed Mother in Netflix’s “Mary”

A new movie from Netflix about the Blessed Virgin Mary has received mixed reviews, with some Catholics on social media criticizing the film’s depiction of Mary and the kind of relationship she had with Joseph. “There’s always going to be criticisms, no matter what kind of movie you make, but if you do it all …

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12/13/24

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