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Truth, sex and gender

The Virginia Department of Education recently posted its “Model Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students in Virginia’s Public Schools.” This radical document is to serve as a template for school divisions throughout the state in addressing the transgender issues. The incoming Biden administration is sure to press the transgender issues as well. In light of these developments, Catholics should understand the church’s role and teaching in such discussions.

1/15/21

Fr. PAUL D. SCALIA | Special to the Catholic Herald

Catholic Charities Mobile Response Center sees increased need due to the pandemic

On a cold December day Catholic Charities Mobile Response Center — affectionately known as the Mercy Van — pulled up to a parking lot at the St. John Bosco Thrift Shop in Woodstock in the Shenandoah Valley. Inside the shop, the truck staff and volunteers prepared to distribute essential household and personal care items to low-income and homeless individuals and families who typically show up to receive the items.

1/13/21

DIANA SIMS SNIDER | Special to the Catholic Herald

For these cloistered nuns in Alexandria, the ‘new normal’ isn’t all that new

Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit a year ago, many people looked at religious communities whose members don’t leave their monasteries — such as the Poor Clares in Alexandria — as unusual. Fast forward to today and the “cloistered” life has become more relatable.

1/13/21

ASHLEIGH KASSOCK | For the Catholic Herald
National & International

Pope to hand out Bibles at Sunday of the Word of God celebration

VATICAN CITY — At his celebration of Mass for Sunday of the Word of God Jan. 24, Pope Francis will present a Bible to a professional soccer player, a woman from Pakistan studying in Rome to be a Scripture scholar and a physician specialized in infectious diseases.

1/23/21

Catholic News Service

Bishops welcome Biden as president, offering prayers for the common good

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Bishops throughout the country welcomed the inauguration of Joe Biden as the nation's 46th president, saying it was a celebration of democracy and liberty, while praying for unity and reconciliation in the face of deep political divides.

1/21/21

Pope advances sainthood causes of pro-life geneticist Lejeune, others

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis advanced the sainthood causes of eight men and women, including the pro-life French geneticist, Jerome Lejeune, and English Sister Elizabeth Prout, founder of the Sisters of the Cross and Passion.

1/21/21

CAROL GLATZ | Catholic News Service
Catholic Living

After 24 years of praying, a war hero receives a deathbed baptism

Trang Doan, a parishioner of Our Lady of Hope Church in Arlington, prayed for 24 years that her father, a Vietnam War doctor and Bronze Star Medal recipient, would become Catholic. More

12/10/20

Zoey Maraist | Catholic Herald Staff Writer

St. Thérèse of Lisieux’s heavenly flowers and ‘little way’

Catholics share how St. Thérèse of Lisieux and her ‘little way’ has impacted their lives. More

9/30/20

Zoey Maraist | Catholic Herald Staff Writer
Arts

Walters Art Museum unveils St. Francis missal

The Walters Art Museum in Baltimore has undertaken a two-year restoration of one of the most important relics of St. Francis of Assisi, the missal that is believed to have inspired his unique commitment to the imitation of Christ. More

3/6/20

Nora Hamerman | For the Catholic Herald

Fredericksburg family dances together in 'The Nutcracker'

Terry and John Mayer have danced in dozens of shows together along with their three children, Jessica, Grace and Patrick.More

12/5/19

Ashleigh Kassock | For the Catholic Herald

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