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Senior center reopens after 20 months

Philippe Bruno speaks to seniors at St. Martin de Porres Senior Center in Alexandria last month.

12/3/21

Pro-lifers rally at the Supreme Court for Mississippi abortion case

Supreme Court justices hear oral arguments for Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.

12/2/21

Zoey Maraist | Catholic Herald Staff Writer

Josephite Fr. Carroll dies at 84

Josephite Father John A. Carroll, former pastor of St. Joseph Church in Alexandria, died Nov. 20 at the Josephite Senior Residence in Washington at age 84.

12/1/21

Catholic Herald Staff Report
National & International

Vatican announces pope will bring migrants from Cyprus to Italy

NICOSIA, Cyprus — After Pope Francis denounced putting up "barbed wire" to keep out migrants and the practice of pushing boats back to countries where they face conditions similar to a "lager," the Vatican announced he would help move a dozen migrants from Cyprus to Italy before Christmas.

12/3/21

Cindy Wooden | Catholic News Service

Being a child of God must not be taken for granted, papal preacher says

VATICAN CITY — Baptism is a gift from God that is waiting to be opened to be fully and joyfully experienced by each Christian, said the preacher of the papal household.

12/3/21

Carol Glatz | Catholic News Service

United in faith, Cypriot Christians have mission to console, pope says

NICOSIA, Cyprus — The hope, consolation and unity all Christians and all residents of Cyprus yearn for will be realized only with patience, commitment and collaboration, Pope Francis said.

12/3/21

Cindy Wooden | Catholic News Service
Catholic Living

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

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

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. More

11/12/21

Katie Camario | Catholic News Service
Arts

The Kid's Connection 12/02

The Kid's Connection will capture the attention of your little ones. More

12/3/21

Encanto

NEW YORK — Will viewers be charmed by "Encanto" (Disney)? For the most part, the answer is probably yes, though this vivacious animated musical does include content that could be of concern for the parents of impressionable kids.More

12/3/21

John Mulderig | Catholic News Service

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