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Schools

Synodality: the love of the church

By Mason Hennessy
Synodality is something that needs to be experienced to make sense. Glimpses of headlines on the Synod on Synodality might lead the average Catholic to believe the church is becoming a democracy with no respect for tradition. It is neither of those things. It is a major step toward the main objective of the church: to love every person in the unique way they need to be loved just as Jesus did and God the father fulfills in his omnipresence.
Pope Francis

Pope: Church venerates Christian martyrs from all denominations

By Justin McLellan
VATICAN CITY — Christian martyrs from across denominations hold a place of honor in the church, Pope Francis said, highlighting their examples of faith and courage that continue to inspire Christians today.
Local

Nominate a ‘Herald Angel’

By Ann M. Augherton
If there’s a parish party, Carolyn LaRosa can be found cleaning up in the kitchen afterward. On an average day, she’s sorting canned goods in the parish food pantry or on the road to pick up gleaned donations from Safeway or Panera. She is a charitable clearinghouse, according to her fellow parishioners at St. Mary of Sorrows Church in Fairfax. Her parish is where requests and donations intersect. And everyone knows her chili. LaRosa was our 2023 “Herald Angel.”
Books

Diocesan multicultural cookbooks available

Copies of the cookbook “Gather at the Table: Multicultural Cooking for Liturgical Living” are available for purchase while supplies last.
Local

Missouri-based Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles attract Virginia vocations

By Claire Chapman
Four years after burying their foundress in a simple wood coffin on the grounds of their Missouri abbey, the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles decided last year it was time to move the body of Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster inside their church, a common practice for founders of religious orders.
Local

Former public school teachers are building a culture of faith

By Jim Hale
Sarah Boddie was reminded of how grateful she was to be teaching at a parochial school in a time of tragedy at All Saints Catholic School in Manassas. When parochial vicar Father Daniel S. Reuwer’s dad died unexpectedly Sept. 13, the entire school came together to pray for the repose of his soul. “I mean, […]
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Schools

Meet Sr. Allison Regina Gliot, children’s author and Daughter of St. Paul

By Anna Donofrio
As long as she can remember, Sister Allison Regina Gliot has loved books. “Growing up, I loved reading, and that was how I deepened my faith life, too, through reading books as a young person,” she said. So, it’s only natural that Sister Allison went on to write books through her religious vocation as a […]
Local

Architect promotes renaissance of traditional Catholic architecture

By Jim Hale
The Catholic Church in the U.S. is undergoing an old-world architectural renaissance and Nicolas Charbonneau wants to make sure it continues. “Here in the states, we’ve thrown out a lot, literally in the dumpster,” said Charbonneau “I wanted to be part of that revival of making inspiring places where the truths of the Catholic Church […]
Local
Schools

A new security director at Paul VI has plans for student safety

By Anna Donofrio
Parents across the country are frightened at the increasing threat of school violence and shootings. Brian Ruck, the new director of safety and security at St. Paul VI Catholic High School in Chantilly, wants to ease their minds. “We’ve enhanced the size of our security staff here. We’ve enhanced security to have constant patrol, constant […]

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