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By Elizabeth Foss
“The mercy of God is poured out upon us, making us just and giving us peace. This is a time for the Church to rediscover the meaning of the mission entrusted to her by the Lord on the day of Easter: to be a sign and an instrument of the Father’s mercy.” – Pope Francis […]
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By Dave Borowski
In its 2000 statement on immigration, “Welcoming the Stranger Among Us: Unity in Diversity,” the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops wrote, “The church of the 21st century will be, as it has always been, a church of many cultures, languages and traditions, yet simultaneously one, as God is one – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit […]
Schools
Mary Higgins Clark, author of 42 books, many of which have become bestsellers, will deliver the commencement address at Catholic University in Washington May 16. A devout Catholic, Clark is a Dame of the Order of St. Gregory the Great, the highest honor the pope can offer a layperson. “Her personal story of faith, perseverance […]
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By Christopher Gunty
As Baltimore City cleaned up after a night of riots, looting and fires following the funeral of Freddie Gray Jr., Archbishop William E. Lori said the church’s place is to pray, be a voice for peace, and participate in a wider community dialogue to solve the systemic issues that led to the unrest. Gray, 25, […]
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Father Eric Albertson concluded his service as dean for Korea for the Archdiocese for the Military Services USA April 25. Following nearly two years as dean, Father Albertson will receive a new assignment in the U.S. Army. The position of dean was created in 2013 by Archbishop for the Military Services Timothy P. Broglio. As […]
Books
By Mary Witko
Pope Francis once said, “A little bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just.” Taken in the context of the confessional or even the church’s outreach efforts to the poor, his words resound clearly. But in the often dog-eat-dog business world, mercy might not seem to have a place with maximizing profits […]
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By Christine Stoddard
“Like a mosaic made of tiles in beautiful colors…” is the Spanish-language pamphlet tagline that introduces readers to ¡Venga!, the Arlington Diocese’s new initiative to increase Hispanic student enrollment in diocesan schools from McLean to Winchester. Of the 17,234 students enrolled in diocesan schools, about 10 percent identify themselves as Hispanic. That percentage does not […]
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Oblate of St. Francis de Sales Father William J. Ruhl died April 27 at Annecy Hall at the De Sales Centre in Childs, Md. He served as parochial vicar at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Vienna from 2009 until he retired in June 2011. Father Ruhl was born in Philadelphia April 19, 1935. […]
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By Dave Borowski
It’s almost time for high school seniors to graduate and begin the next phase of their lives – college. It’s a big transition away from the watchful eyes of parents, and often faith can get lost in the move. Recognizing the impact college life can have on the faith of young people, Father Christopher Vaccaro, […]
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Paul VI challenged Our Lady of Good Counsel to several matches April 27 at Nottoway Park in Vienna. The Boys number 3 double team won their match against Our Lady of Good Counsel 8-6 and one singles match, played by PVI senior Danny Schochinski. The final score for the night was 2-7.
