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Celebrating the full seasons of Christmas from Advent to Epiphany

Father William P. Saunders, pastor of Our Lady of Hope Church in Potomac Falls and episcopal vicar of faith formation, releases Celebrating a Merry Catholic Christmas, with practical suggestions to enter fully into the season.

11/28/18

Elizabeth A. Elliott | Catholic Herald Staff Writer

In new book, pope calls for alliance between young and old

Pope Francis' new book "Sharing the Wisdom of Time," was released Oct. 23 at a book launch in Rome.

10/25/18

Catholic News Service

Our Lady’s juggler comes to Washington

For anyone wishing to celebrate the Advent and Christmas seasons with both delight and some sense of a deeper meaning of the holidays, Dumbarton Oaks in Washington offers the perfect occasion: a special exhibition called “Juggling the Middle Ages.”

11/28/18

By NORA HAMERMAN | For the Catholic Herald
Bing Crosby bio looks at his priest alter-ego, Fr. O'Malley

Affable fictional clergyman Father Charles "Chuck" O'Malley was the principal figure in two well-received World War II-era movies, 1944's "Going My Way" and its 1945 sequel, "The Bells of St. Mary's." More

10/29/18

Kurt Jensen | Catholic News Service

Book examines search for St. Peter's bones

Two Houston men shared a journey through centuries of history and a decades-long archaeological dig under the Vatican to unveil a story reminiscent of adventurer archaeologist Indiana Jones complete with German Nazis in Rome.More

9/19/18

By JO ANN ZUNIGA | Catholic News Service

The Tech Talk, Strategies for Families in a Digital World.

Families who wish to nurture their children to be healthy consumers of technology can benefit from the information and strategies in Michael Horne’s new book The Tech Talk, Strategies for Families in a Digital World.More

3/7/18

Ashleigh Kassock | Catholic Herald

New books offer prayers for Catholic couples

Whether they know it or not, married couples today need lots of prayer to live their vocation well. They always have, but perhaps today they may need it more than ever. Three recently published books approach this need in rather different ways. More

2/8/18

Reviewed by Kathleen Finley

Five children’s books for Advent

I remember very little about celebrating Advent and Christmastide as a child, aside from reading The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and gorging myself on candy canes. More

12/6/17

By ROSIE HILL | Special to the Catholic Herald

Author’s new book shaped by Quantico experiences

Matter of Discretion is a murder mystery set in 1974 at the Quantico Marine Corps Base. More

10/25/17

Kathleen Mahoney | For the Catholic Herald

New book tells story of The Pontifical North American College in Rome

The U.S. seminary in Rome revives the job of ‘house chronicler.’ More

8/30/17

By Robert Duncan | Catholic News Service

Archbishop’s new book describes how America lost its way

VATICAN CITY — "We are passing through a revolution of sorts in America," says Philadelphia Archbishop Charles J. Chaput.More

3/29/17

By ROBERT DUNCAN | Catholic News Service

Late exorcist's words lift the veil on Satan

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2/24/17

Reviewed by Allan F. Wright | Catholic News Service

The history of Catholic schools

The National Catholic Educational Association has issued a new edition of Parish School: A History of American Catholic Parochial Education from Colonial Times to the Present.More

1/25/17

Barb Arland-Fye | Catholic News Service

Variety of books provide daily reflections for new year

Here are some new books that offer daily reflections for the new year.More

1/9/17

By Catholic News Service

Author retraces pope's life in Argentina, Rome

WASHINGTON — When Pope Francis first stepped onto the balcony overlooking St. Peter's Square in Rome, Mark Shriver, like millions of other people around the world, was captivated by this man who humbly bowed his head after asking the people there to pray for him, before he would offer his first blessing to them.More

12/14/16

By MARK ZIMMERMANN | Catholic News Service

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