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Pope Francis

Presentation in the temple shows how God lives among us, pope says

By Justin McLellan
VATICAN CITY — The presentation of Jesus in the temple of Jerusalem shows that God's closeness to humanity is not confined to a place of worship but is manifested in his living among people, Pope Francis said.
Columns

Giving light

By Fr. Steven Oetjen
The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord is also called “Candlemas,” as its celebration is often accompanied by the blessing of candles and a procession of the faithful with lighted candles.
Local

Nine men installed as lectors in preparation for the permanent diaconate

By Anna Donofrio
Nine men were installed as lectors at a special Mass celebrated by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge at St. Thomas More Cathedral in Arlington Feb. 1. The nine men are candidates to the permanent diaconate: Matthew Chapman, Andres Colón, Michael Evans, R. J. Levin, Arturo Matus, Geoffrey McGarrigle, Kelly McKeague, Victor Mendez and Christopher O’Connor. Candidate […]
Bishop Burbidge

American immigration law and the Catholic imperative

By Bishop Michael F. Burbidge
Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As the United States government revises its immigration policies, and after prayerful discernment and consultation, I offer pastoral encouragement to President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, congressional leaders, elected officials, and all Catholics and people of goodwill to consider the common good of our country with the light […]
Local

Mass offered for victims of aircraft collision near Reagan National Airport

In response to what was reported to be the worst U.S. aviation crash in more than a decade, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge offered a special Mass at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington Jan. 30, to pray for the victims and families of those impacted by the accident which occurred approximately 15 hours earlier.
Local

Annual diocesan report indicates Mass attendance grows slow but steady

More Catholics are attending weekend Mass, according to the 2024 annual Mass count report. But the average for weekend attendance still remains below pre-pandemic levels. In the October 2024 count, out of an estimated 433,000 registered Catholics in the diocese, approximately 28.8 percent attended weekend Mass, 1.5 percent higher than the October 2023 count. With […]

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