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The dedication of the Shrine of St. Sharbel will take place Sept. 30 at the National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, 16330 Grotto Rd., in Emmitsburg, Md. The dedication ceremony begins at 11 a.m., followed by Mass and a reception.
The Peace and Justice Commission of the Diocese of Arlington is sponsoring a symposium Sept. 16 titled “Strengthening Our Unity by Welcoming the Stranger.” The event will be held at Church of the Nativity, 6400 Nativity Lane, Burke, from 9 a.m. to noon.
The first International Night, featuring entertainment, food and attire from across the globe, was hosted by the Knights of Columbus Council No. 8600 Aug. 26 at St. Mary of Sorrows Church in Fairfax.
The Counseling Department at Paul VI Catholic High School in Fairfax recently hosted a College Application Academy for 50 rising seniors. During the week in early August, students gathered in the library to get a head start on different aspects of their college applications before the school year begins.
This summer, six students from Bishop O’Connell High School in Arlington attended a two-week study abroad program at the University of Salamanca in Spain with Spanish teacher Faryde Yanine.
Carl Patton is assistant head of school and director of curriculum and instruction at Bishop O’Connell High School in Arlington. Last year, he engaged teams of faculty and administrators in a comprehensive curriculum audit.
As the 2017-18 school year begins, Seton School in Manassas will have new teachers, the return of French class, a striking banner for the St. John Paul the Great Center, and new stained glass windows in Our Lady Queen of the Angels Chapel.
The obstacle of suffering
In our Gospel this Sunday, we hear Jesus Christ announcing that He will rise from the dead. Knowing what we know now about this promise, we would think that this news would bring great joy to His Apostles. The Son of God will defeat death and be raised to life again, which will lead to our own Resurrection and eternal life.