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Marymount University in Arlington welcomed its largest incoming class in the institution’s history last month, setting new enrollment records.
Schools
Eighth grade students attending public schools or non-Catholic private schools who are interested in attending Catholic high schools in the Arlington diocese must take the High School Placement Test offered Dec. 7 or Jan. 11.
Parishes
The diocese released an online video tour of the newly renovated Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington Sept. 5, in conjunction with the Mass and altar dedication and the Diocesan Golden Jubilee.
Local
Registration for the 2024 Mass for Marriage Jubilarians is open for couples celebrating silver (25 year) or golden (50 year) anniversaries.
Local
Four churches, with the help of diocesan Catholic Charities, are running a coat drive to help those in need this winter. The goal is to collect 10,000 coats for the homeless, refugees and immigrants, single mothers and anyone else in need in the region.
Local
Bishop Michael F. Burbidge announced Sept. 10 the appointment of Peter de Keratry as chief development officer, effective Oct. 14.
Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — The 87-year-old Pope Francis publicly thanked God for allowing him "to do as an old pope what I would have liked to do as a young Jesuit," and that is to travel to Asia to preach the Gospel.
Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden
ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM SINGAPORE — Asked what a U.S. Catholic given a choice between voting for a person who supports abortion or one who supports closing borders and deporting migrants, Pope Francis said one must choose "the lesser evil."
Local
Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington, has announced the following clergy appointments:
National
By Jonah McKeown
The March for Life announced Sept. 12 that longtime president Jeanne Mancini will pass the torch early next year to Jennie Bradley Lichter, a leading pro-life lawyer and policy expert.
