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By Deacon Robert M. Silva
When the diocesan Office for the Protection of Children and Young People (OPCYP) was established 20 years ago in the wake of the church’s clergy sexual abuse crisis, the goal was to educate the laity and the clergy that child abuse occurs, teach how to detect the warning signs and most importantly, instruct how to […]
Global
By Solène Tadié
Pornography use and addiction are sources of distress in modern marriages and a significant reason for higher divorce rates over the past 20 years. The accessibility of porn on the internet, as well as a loss of spirituality and the meaning of sex and marriage, has given rise to the widespread use of porn. This […]
Art
The Kid’s Connection will capture the attention of your little ones. Click HERE to download the latest issue and please let us know on our social media if your kids succeed in solving it! We’d love to hear about it.
Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — Martyrdom is primarily an act of love, not heroism, and while it often comes in the midst of persecution, it should motivate Christians to seek peace and reconciliation, Pope Francis said. Persecution and martyrdom are not a thing of the past, he told people at his weekly general audience April 19. “Today […]
Arts
The Marian Art and Concert Series will highlight local artists, musicians and Catholic Charities ministries.
Local
By Zoey Maraist
As Earth Day nears, a native plant nursery employee reflects on how her work helped her career and faith blossom.
Parishes
By Zoey Maraist
First Arlington diocese parish enrolls in the Vatican’s Laudato Si’ Action Platform.
Parishes
By Zoey Maraist
The facility will help the parish continue its ministry of serving 400 families a week.
Local
By Anna Harvey
Among the rolling hills of Front Royal, a church reminiscent of a Gothic cathedral rises from a grassy field. After nearly four years of construction, Christendom College’s Christ the King Chapel opened its doors at the Mass of Dedication April 15, marking the culmination of the college’s 45th anniversary. Bishop Michael F. Burbidge dedicated […]
Global
By Courtney Grogan
The Vatican announced April 13 the date and theme for the third annual World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. The event will take place this year on July 23, the Sunday before the feast of Sts. Anne and Joachim, the grandparents of Jesus, and the theme for the day, selected by the pope, will […]
