The Arlington Catholic Herald

Parishes

A diamond anniversary in McLean

By Anna Donofrio

More than a century has passed since a small chapel was erected in a corner of rural El Nido, Va. The chapel originally served as a mission of St. James Church in Falls Church. Now, the vibrant parish community of St. John the Beloved Church celebrates its historic roots and 75 years of ministry as an independent parish.

10/26/26

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A diamond anniversary in McLean

By Anna Donofrio

10/26/26

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Local

Catholics invited to pray rosary for Virginia Oct. 30 ahead of Election Day

Catholic Herald Staff Report

All Saints Catholic Church in Manassas will host a Rosary for Virginia Oct. 30 to pray that the sanctity of life and marriage is upheld by voting “no” to two proposed constitutional amendments regarding abortion access and redefining marriage.

10/26/26

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Catholics invited to pray rosary for Virginia Oct. 30 ahead of Election Day

Catholic Herald Staff Report

10/26/26

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Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo: Love for neighbor begins with a personal relationship with God

By Antonio Tarallo

Beginning with the question posed in Sunday's Gospel, "Which commandment in the law is the greatest?" Pope Leo XIV focused his reflection before the Angelus on the theme of love.

10/26/26

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Pope Leo: Love for neighbor begins with a personal relationship with God

By Antonio Tarallo

Beginning with the question posed in Sunday's Gospel, "Which commandment in the law is the greatest?" Pope Leo XIV focused his reflection before the Angelus on the theme of love.

10/26/26

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Columns

Loving God

By Fr. Joseph M. Rampino

Oct. 25 — Mt 22:34-40 It is commonplace, both among those who love Catholicism and those who detract from it, to think of our faith as containing myriad rules and requirements.

10/24/26

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Loving God

By Fr. Joseph M. Rampino

Oct. 25 — Mt 22:34-40 It is commonplace, both among those who love Catholicism and those who detract from it, to think of our faith as containing myriad rules and requirements.

10/24/26

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National

Bishops’ November meeting to focus on AI, immigration, evangelization

By Tyler Arnold

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops will livestream the public portion of its November meeting, where bishops will discuss artificial intelligence, immigration, and evangelization, while voting on liturgical texts, canonization causes and conference leadership positions.

10/22/26

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Bishops’ November meeting to focus on AI, immigration, evangelization

By Tyler Arnold

10/22/26

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Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV needs no further treatment after lung cancer surgery, Vatican says

By Antonio Tarallo

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV requires no further treatment following his Oct. 13 surgery, the Vatican Press Office said in a statement Oct. 21.

10/22/26

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Pope Leo XIV needs no further treatment after lung cancer surgery, Vatican says

By Antonio Tarallo

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV requires no further treatment following his Oct. 13 surgery, the Vatican Press Office said in a statement Oct. 21.

10/22/26

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Local

Catholic Foundation of Arlington celebrates inaugural luncheon

By Leslie Thomas

A spirit of gratitude and fellowship filled Belle Haven Country Club in Alexandria Oct. 14, as donors, members of the Catholic Heritage Circle, pastors, Catholic school leaders and diocesan representatives gathered for the inaugural Catholic Foundation of Arlington Appreciation Luncheon.

10/22/26

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Renovations at a Vienna parish place the Eucharist front and center

By Anna Donofrio

Hardly a parking space was free at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Vienna Oct.13. After five years of planning and months of construction, the church capped off its “Cornerstone Project” renovations with a Mass of Thanksgiving.

10/20/26

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Marriage vocation honored at annual Mass

By Mary M. Shaffrey

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge celebrated the bilingual Mass at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington Oct. 18 and hosted a reception afterward where he posed for photos with couples and families.

10/20/26

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Columns

Loving God

By Fr. Joseph M. Rampino

Image of God

By Fr. Steven Oetjen

Motherhood and choosing life

By MaryEllen Martinez

Feast for the Son

By Fr. Jack Peterson, YA

National

Bishops urge prayer as they continue abortion referendum fights in 4 states

10/19/26

NFL legend Mike Ditka, Catholic coach, dies at 86

10/13/26

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Mental Health Sunday 2026

10/10/26

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FOCUS names Jonathan Reyes as new CEO

10/7/26

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Archbishop Fulton Sheen declared ‘blessed’

9/24/26

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Global

Pope Leo affirms marriage at first general audience post-surgery

By Victoria Cardiel

The mutual self-gift of husband and wife underlies the requirement for “total fidelity” and the “unbreakable oneness” of marriage, Pope Leo XIV said at the general audience Oct. 21.

10/21/26

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Pope leads pilgrims in prayer one day after leaving hospital

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV appeared at the window of his private study in the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace Oct. 18, just one day after being discharged early from the hospital following surgery Oct. 13.

10/19/26

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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

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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

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Arts

Movies

‘Sense and Sensibility’ is a fresh film adaptation of the timeless novel

By Zoey Maraist

The beloved story, which follows the Dashwood sisters as they make new life for themselves in the wake of their father’s death, has had numerous television and movie adaptations over the years.

10/16/26

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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

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Books

Catholic U 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

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