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By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith said it continues to receive reports of Catholics, including priests, finding out all the sacraments they have received are invalid because they were baptized years earlier with a formula that was not approved. When a priest or other minister changes the words, gestures or […]
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By Justin McLellan
VATICAN CITY — Three hundred parish priests from all over the world will come to Rome and make their contribution to the ongoing Synod of Bishops on synodality by sharing their experiences of parish life, the Vatican said. The priests, selected by bishops’ conferences and Eastern Catholic churches, also will have the chance to dialogue […]
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Christians must let go of the God they think they know and convert every day to the God Jesus presents in the Gospel — the God who is the father of love and compassion, Pope Francis said. When the faithful discover “the true face of the Father, our faith matures: we no […]
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The Virginia Knights of Columbus have raised more than $1 million for Special Olympics Virginia through polar plunging since 2013. The statewide Special Olympics Virginia Polar Plunge Festival was held in Virginia Beach Feb. 3. Donations raised cover entry fees, accommodations and other necessities to allow athletes to attend competitions and showcase their abilities. The […]
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The 18th annual Sweats for Vets campaign netted more than $15,000 in sweatshirts, sweatpants, socks and other winter care items to help military veterans keep the chill away, organizers said. Members of the local Knights of Columbus — including from Our Lady of Hope Church in Potomac Falls — Ancient Order of Hibernians, Veterans of […]
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Mission is tirelessly going out to all men and women to invite them with respect, joy and kindness, to encounter God and enter into communion with him, Pope Francis wrote in his message for World Mission Sunday. The Catholic Church, he wrote, “in fidelity to the mission she has received from the […]
Bishop Burbidge
By Bishop Michael F. Burbidge and Bishop Barry C. Knestout
Legislation to legalize physician-assisted suicide is moving rapidly in this year’s Virginia General Assembly session. The Senate and House have both taken steps to advance this lethal measure. Within the next week, floor debates in one or both chambers are likely to occur. We are alarmed and deeply saddened by this development. Human life is […]
Pope Francis
By Justin McLellan
VATICAN CITY — Catholic universities are called to contribute to the growth of the intellectual tradition of the church as well as the hearts of their students, forming them into agents of good, Pope Francis told the University of Notre Dame’s board of trustees. “The educational efforts undertaken by Catholic institutions, in fact, are based […]
Bishop Burbidge
By Bishop Michael F. Burbidge
As we mark the World Day for Consecrated Life in this 50th year since the founding of the Diocese of Arlington, we reflect on the men and women religious who played a critical role in the founding and building of our diocese, giving up everything to follow Christ. Our diocese has benefited greatly from the […]
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