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Will this Catholic make it into the Baseball Hall of Fame?

A Chantilly Catholic's documentary pitches Dodger great, 'Miracle' Mets manager Gil Hodges.

11/30/21

Zoey Maraist | Catholic Herald Staff Writer

Franciscan says her vocation put her on path to 'peace, joy, happiness'

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Right after high school, Sister Marlene Weidenborner entered the religious community of the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, N.Y., although she had no intention of staying.

11/12/21

Katie Camario | Catholic News Service

Funding seminarian education

A $100,000 challenge gift has been received to raise money for the diocesan Seminarian Education Endowment Fund (SEEF). Each gift up to $100,000 will be matched.

11/4/21
Now and forever

One of my most meaningful experiences as a high school teacher was our daily Gospel reflection each class. Students delighted me with their applications of Christ’s messages and sometimes elicited important clarifications. More

11/4/21

Sr. Marie Benedict Elliott | Special to the Catholic Herald

Vocation Awareness Week

National Vocation Awareness Week, a celebration of vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life in the church, will be held Nov. 7-13.More

11/3/21

Arlington parishioner joins Salesian missioners

Teresa Hoang of Woodbridge and a parishioner of Holy Martyrs of Vietnam in Arlington was one of five Salesian Lay Missioners commissioned by the Salesians of Don Bosco at a prayer service in August that concluded a six-day retreat at Don Bosco Retreat Center in Haverstraw, N.Y. More

11/3/21

Fr. Michael Mendl | Special to the Catholic Herald

Christendom grad becomes Benedictine priest

Benedictine Brother John McFadden, son of Tom McFadden, vice president at Christendom College in Front Royal, was ordained to the priesthood Oct. 24 at Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey in Hulbert, Okla. More

11/3/21

Special to the Catholic Herald

Perpetual profession at St. Benedict Monastery

The Benedictine Sisters of Virginia received Benedictine Sister Katherine Elizabeth Fitzgerald to perpetual monastic profession at St. Benedict Monastery in Bristow Sept. 4.More

10/6/21

Special to the Catholic Herald

No time to pray?

My mind was swimming — or maybe drowning — in thoughts of midterms and papers. I had finished my classes for the day when I realized I had completely forgotten to pray my daily holy hour. Flooded with thoughts of my busy evening, I thought, “I can’t possibly pray right now. I would be too distracted, and I just don't have the time.” More

10/6/21

SEAN E. MAZARY | Special to the Catholic Herald

Salesian from Annandale makes first profession

Brother Francis Nguyen of Annandale was one of two men who made their first profession of vows as Salesians of Don Bosco at the Marian Shrine in Haverstraw, N.Y., in August. The other was Brother Paul Hotovy of Omaha, Neb.More

10/6/21

Fr. MICHAEL MENDL | Special to the Catholic Herald

Seminarian ordained a deacon in Rome

Mauricio Portillo, who attends the Pontifical North American College in Rome, was ordained a transitional deacon in Rome Sept. 30, marking a major milestone on his path to the priesthood.More

10/6/21

Woodbridge Catholic joins Salesian Lay Missioners

A parishioner of Holy Martyrs of Vietnam Church in Arlington was one of five Salesian Lay Missioners commissioned by the Salesians of Don Bosco at a prayer service concluding a six-day retreat at Don Bosco Retreat Center in Haverstraw, N.Y. The lay program is sponsored by Salesian Missions of New Rochelle and promoted by the New Rochelle Province.More

10/6/21

Fr. MICHAEL MENDLE | Special to the Catholic Herald

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