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Parishes

Alum upgrades Cathedral school’s Marian garden

By Natalie Drey

Brian Fletcher was determined to use his Eagle Scout project to do good for his community. To attain the highest level of Boy Scouts, the project is required with the goal of giving back to the community.

7/14/26

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Alum upgrades Cathedral school’s Marian garden

By Natalie Drey

7/14/26

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National

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage inspires priestly and religious vocations

By Katherine Matt

When MacKenzie Warrens spent weeks crossing the country with Jesus in the Eucharist during the 2024 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, she had already discerned her vocation as a consecrated virgin. What she did not expect was how profoundly the experience would deepen that calling.

7/13/26

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National Eucharistic Pilgrimage inspires priestly and religious vocations

By Katherine Matt

7/13/26

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Parishes

St. Philip parishioners welcome new pastor at installation Mass

By Claire Chapman

World Cup imagery found its way into Father Jeb S. Donelan’s installation Mass, as he became the new pastor of St. Philip Church in Falls Church July 8. Bishop Michael F. Burbidge used the popular sport to illustrate the importance of teamwork, quoting Pope Leo XIV as he reminded Father Donelan and the parish community […]

7/13/26

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St. Philip parishioners welcome new pastor at installation Mass

By Claire Chapman

7/13/26

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Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV: Make time for prayer and silence in the summer

By Victoria Cardiel

From the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo, where he moved July 5 to enjoy a period of rest, Pope Leo XIV has invited the faithful to make time for “meaningful moments of silence and prayer” during the summer.

7/13/26

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Pope Leo XIV: Make time for prayer and silence in the summer

By Victoria Cardiel

7/13/26

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Columnists

Why Jesus uses parables

By Fr. Rich Miserendino

Our Gospel this Sunday contains Matthew’s classic parable of the sower and the seeds scattered on different types of soil. Sandwiched in the middle, between the parable itself and the interpretation given by Our Lord, is a fascinating little dialogue that begins with the question given to Jesus: Why do you speak to them in parables?

7/11/26

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Why Jesus uses parables

By Fr. Rich Miserendino

7/11/26

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Local

Alum upgrades Cathedral school’s Marian garden

By Natalie Drey

7/14/26

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Children’s portrait show supports Catholic Charities

Catholic Herald Staff Report

Capture Joy Photography, a local portrait studio owned by Joy Granados, announced a public community art project to feature child portraits in honor of National Adoption Awareness Month.

7/9/26

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Carolyn Holden, Our Lady of Good Counsel School aide, dies at 61

Special to the Catholic Herald

Carolyn Suzanne Holden (née Marzigliano) passed away July 3, at age 61. She was born in the Bronx and spent her formative years in Farmingdale, N.Y.

7/9/26

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Columns

Why Jesus uses parables

By Fr. Richard Miserendino

The quiet potential of the daily ‘examen’

By Andrea Picciotti-Bayer

Unfurling in the summer sun

By Elizabeth Foss

Pope Leo’s advice to priests on holiness

By Msgr. Charles M. Mangan

National

New bishops installed in Washington, West Virginia

7/8/26

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National Eucharistic Pilgrimage concludes in Philadelphia

7/6/26

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ICE arrests nun walking to Sunday Mass in Texas

7/1/26

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Atlanta Catholics turn World Cup into mission field

6/30/26

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U.S. vice president, second lady share family Mass attendance practices

6/16/26

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Global

Pope Leo XIV says Christ is hope amid the scourge of war

By Antonio Tarallo

Pope Leo XIV said Christ remains the Church’s hope amid war, slavery, sin, and the wounds of history, urging Christians to learn from Jesus a “school of freedom” rooted in the cross.

7/6/26

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Pope Leo XIV accepts Constitution Center honors

By Tyler Arnold

Pope Leo XIV said he was “honored” to accept the 2026 Liberty Medal from the National Constitution Center in livestreamed remarks delivered for the ceremony in Philadelphia July 3.

7/4/26

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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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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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Arts

Books

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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Arts

Vatican releases biopic on Pope Leo XIV’s early years in Rome

By Ishmael Adibuah

The Vatican has released a new documentary, “Leone a Roma,” about Pope Leo XIV’s early years in Rome before his election to the papacy.

7/2/26

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Art

The Kid’s Connection 06/25

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.

6/25/26

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