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For the first time in four years, the diocesan Life Is VERY Good evening of prayer, morning rally and Mass will take place Jan. 18-19 in conjunction with the national March for Life in Washington Jan. 19. Thousands of people from across the country and throughout the diocese are expected to participate in both events, […]
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Two parishes celebrated the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe Dec. 12 with pre-dawn petitions to the Virgin Mary known as mañanitas. Mañanitas is a traditional Hispanic birthday song sung early in the morning to the birthday person. It is often accompanied by mariachis. Our Lady of Angels Church in Woodbridge started the day […]
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By Mary Beth Bonacci
You know how they say the first Christmas after the death of a loved one is the hardest? Well, apparently we reach an age where that covers a lot of Christmases. Christmas 2021 was the first without my mother. The next year, 2022, was supposed to be the nice refreshing “got through that” holiday. But […]
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This year brought the deaths of a number of notable Catholics with ties to the Arlington diocese, including three diocesan priests and one deacon. They are presented again here for an additional remembrance. Consider praying for the repose of their souls and consolation of their surviving relatives and friends. Fr. Jerome Daly, pastor and Army […]
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By Catholic Herald Staff Report
If you find yourself with some free time after putting away the gifts — or maybe you have relatives visiting from out of town who are hankering to explore — consider visiting these Catholic sites and locales as you savor the season. Self-guided Encounters A series of self-guided tours and resources introduce individuals and families […]
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By Russell Shaw
Have you ever wondered about those weekday feasts between Christmas and New Year’s Day? They include two martyrs — St. Stephen and St. Thomas a Becket — as well as the Holy Infants, who lost their lives to Herod’s vicious pursuit of Christ. Also, the Apostle John, who wasn’t even born at the time of […]
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By Zoey Maraist
If there’s a parish party, at the end of the event Carolyn LaRosa can always be found cleaning up in the kitchen. On an average day, she’s likely to be sorting canned goods in the parish food pantry or on the road to pick up gleaned donations from Safeway or Panera. Her fellow parishioners at […]
Bishop Burbidge
By Bishop Michael F. Burbidge
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, At Christmas, we hear the proclamation: “For unto us a Savior is born who is Christ and Lord. ” This good news of great joy is the reason for our renewed faith and hope. In a world experiencing so much unrest, a Savior is born who announces peace, brings […]
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By Special To The Catholic Herald
St. Francis of Assisi School, Triangle: St. Francis of Assisi School held a coat and clothing drive Nov. 29-Dec. 13. The project was coordinated by St. Francis School alum Jackson Morgan, a senior at St. John Paul the Great Catholic High School in Potomac Shores. For his “Applied Leadership in the Dominican Tradition” class, Morgan […]
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By Anna Harvey
Smiles and laughter abounded as families crowded into a room decked with festive Christmas decorations. Nativity creches scattered throughout the hall reminded all of the reason for the season. Mother of Light Center, a nonprofit in Alexandria, held a toy giveaway at St. Rita School in Alexandria Dec. 16-17. In the weeks prior to the […]
