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By Mark Zimmermann
The 20th annual Asian and Pacific Island Catholics Marian Pilgrimage opened with a procession of nearly two dozen Catholic communities with roots in that part of the world May 6. The event was held at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington. The pilgrimage was sponsored by the Asian and […]
Local
Nine priests in the diocese will mark jubilees this year, including three who celebrate 50 years as a priest: Fathers Michael Hann, David Martin and John O’Connor. The jubilarians will celebrate with a luncheon with Bishop Michael F. Burbidge May 10 at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington. Read their bios below. 50 […]
Columns
By Msgr. Charles M. Mangan
Servant of God Terence Cooke (1921-83) was the Archbishop of New York for 15 years (1968-83). Over the decades after his death, he is fondly remembered for his tranquility and willingness to suffer silently and without complaint from grave illness. “Meditations on Mary” (New York: Alba House, 1993), which has an Introduction from Franciscan Father […]
National
By Jonah McKeown
When “The Bible in a Year” podcast hosted by Father Mike Schmitz shot to the top of the charts at the start of 2021, it inspired millions of people to dive more deeply into the Bible. One Michigan third grader was not content to merely listen, though — he wants to be a podcasting priest […]
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Christians have no need to be afraid or hopeless because Jesus always tells the faithful where they are going and how to get there, Pope Francis said. “At times, especially when there are major problems to face and there is the sensation that evil is stronger, we ask ourselves: What should I […]
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Safeguarding minors and vulnerable persons must be a priority for everyone in the church, Pope Francis said. “The principles of respect for the dignity of all, for right conduct and a sound way of life must become a universal rule, independent of people’s culture or economic and social condition,” he said during […]
Parishes
What’s distinctive about your parish? Our building is one of the newer churches in the diocese. It was dedicated by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge July 14, 2018. The parish has been a SHARE host site for 19 years. This is impressive when you consider the parish was founded as mission of St. Mary’s in 2003. […]
National
By Jonah McKeown
Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City in an interview this week called for responding to those experiencing gender dysphoria with empathy but without compromising on the reality of God’s creation of humanity as male and female. “We can show love and compassion and concern as a parent, as a pastor, as a friend, without jettisoning […]
Global
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — As Britain’s King Charles III walks into Westminster Abbey for his coronation, he will walk behind a processional cross containing a relic of Christ’s cross given to the king by Pope Francis. “The fragments of the relic of the true cross were donated by the Holy See in early April, through the […]
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