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With sadness, but with faith in the Resurrection, the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales announced that Father William N. Dougherty, OSFS, passed away at the age of 87 July 6.
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A devoted couple at St. Joseph Church in Alexandria, Ludwig and Barbara Kuttner, died within 48 hours of each other June 12 and 13 at ages 89 and 87.
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By Jim Hale
The national treasure that is the Chapel of St. Peter in Harpers Ferry, W.Va., lies just below the spot that Thomas Jefferson made famous. In his “Notes on the State of Virginia” in 1781, Jefferson described the view overlooking the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers: “In the moment of their junction they rush […]
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By Jim Hale
He still has the powerful handshake and commanding presence of the strapping cadet who earned a football scholarship to the U.S. Military Academy West Point in 1957. George Kopcsak played fullback in the glory days when Army was a national powerhouse, but these days he would rather talk about daily Mass, the rosary, the brotherhood […]
Parishes
By Nora Miller
Parishioners and newcomers can pray alongside Christ in his passion at the outdoor Stations of the Cross at St. Agnes Church in Arlington thanks to parishioner and Eagle Scout Benjamin Cruley.
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The Perry family was overwhelmed with gratitude as the father and son entered their new home, built by Knights of Columbus for their annual building effort. During an evening celebrating the completion of the new home, the Perrys described their amazement for the charity and sacrifice of the Knights during the building process. Before stepping […]
Columnists
By Elizabeth Foss
I heard two things recently that have completely transformed my prayer life. First, someone pointed out how our conversational habits with others often spill over into our prayer life with God. Just as in ordinary conversations, where we might overshare, dominate discussions, or hold back due to shyness, our prayers can reflect similar tendencies. Do […]
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By Sr. Constance Veit
After participating in the launch of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage in New Haven, Conn., I had the grace of rejoining it in New York. Although a New York native and frequent visitor to the Big Apple, the pilgrimage introduced me to areas of the city that I had never seen or experienced. Over the course […]
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Being obedient to God’s commandment and spirit of love can radically change attitudes and actions to convert people from “predators” of natural resources to “tillers” of God’s great garden of planet Earth, Pope Francis said. “The earth is entrusted to our care, yet continues to belong to God,” according to Judeo-Christian tradition, […]
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By Christina Capecchi
St. Thérèse of Lisieux is getting the Disney treatment, thanks to a talented Catholic artist. Fabiola Garza, 37, a character artist for Disney Creative Group in Orlando, brought six female saints to life in her stunning new picture book, “Princesses of Heaven,” published by Word on Fire Spark. The book was a labor of love […]
