According to “Orientalium Ecclesiarum,” the Second Vatican Council document about Eastern Christian Churches, the term “rite” simply refers to the liturgy, ecclesiastical discipline and spiritual heritage of a certain group of Christians. But how these Eastern Christian Churches became part of the Catholic Church is a bigger story.... More
According to “Orientalium Ecclesiarum,” the Second Vatican Council document about Eastern Christian Churches, the term “rite” simply refers to the liturgy, ecclesiastical discipline and spiritual heritage of a certain group of Christians. But how these Eastern Christian Churches became part of the Catholic Church is a bigger story.
It’s been about 10 years since I was a teen participant of the Diocese of Arlington’s annual WorkCamp. I can still remember the thirst-inducing PB&J sandwiches, coated with peanut butter on both sides so the jelly wouldn’t bleed through. ... More
It’s been about 10 years since I was a teen participant of the Diocese of Arlington’s annual WorkCamp. I can still remember the thirst-inducing PB&J sandwiches, coated with peanut butter on both sides so the jelly wouldn’t bleed through.
Anthony Jones, a college sophomore and Fairfax native, has been in Dublin this week assisting the country’s pro-lifers — the Love Both campaign. ... More
Anthony Jones, a college sophomore and Fairfax native, has been in Dublin this week assisting the country’s pro-lifers — the Love Both campaign.
I don’t know much about Irish politics, but when I arrived in Dublin last week it was clear that there was an upcoming vote on abortion. Looking out the airport bus window I saw signs all over the city. ... More
I don’t know much about Irish politics, but when I arrived in Dublin last week it was clear that there was an upcoming vote on abortion. Looking out the airport bus window I saw signs all over the city.
Congress passed a law that will hold internet companies accountable for facilitating prostitution. ... More
Congress passed a law that will hold internet companies accountable for facilitating prostitution.
Father Robert J. Rippy explains the role of a tribunal in a diocese. ... More
Father Robert J. Rippy explains the role of a tribunal in a diocese.
Some aspects of diocesan life are so important to a bishop that he appoints a priest to oversee them on his behalf. Those appointees are called episcopal vicars.... More
Behind the scenes, a vicar general handles many of the bishop’s administrative tasks... More
As someone raised by a Catholic mother and a Lutheran father, I’m no stranger to a little theological rivalry. ... More
As someone raised by a Catholic mother and a Lutheran father, I’m no stranger to a little theological rivalry.
The people of Raleigh show an enduring love for their bishop.... More
The people of Raleigh show an enduring love for their bishop.
Every part of a well-designed church is deliberately planned to bring glory to God — the shape, the artwork, the liturgical furnishings and everything in between.... More
Every part of a well-designed church is deliberately planned to bring glory to God — the shape, the artwork, the liturgical furnishings and everything in between.
Learn how to raise awareness about the harms of pornography via tips from Fight the New Drug. ... More
Learn how to raise awareness about the harms of pornography via tips from Fight the New Drug.