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Seven seminarians will be ordained to the transitional diaconate April 10, marking a major milestone on their journey to the priesthood.
Bishop Burbidge washes the feet of seminarians during Mass on Holy Thursday. br />br />
VATICAN CITY — The Easter liturgies — with the fire, sharing of light from the paschal candle, the renewal of baptismal promises and the proclamation that Jesus has risen — assure people that it is never too late to start again, Pope Francis said.
“All of us here today, I am sure, are carrying some cross, especially as we persevere through a pandemic,” said Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on Good Friday, at the Celebration of the Passion of the Lord at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington April 2.
Rather than feel despondent over COVID-19, increasing violence or other contemporary challenges, Catholics should take comfort and inspiration from the Gospel message of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge exhorted in his Easter Vigil homily April 3 at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington.
On Good Friday evening, parishioners of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Falls Church performed live Stations of the Cross outside on the school athletic field.
Pilgrims visit the altars of repose at different churches on Holy Thursday evening. br />br />
TRENTON, N.J. — Lucia DeClerck has survived the 1918 influenza pandemic, two world wars, the loss of three husbands, one son and many of her physicians.
VATICAN CITY — As Pope Francis presided over the Liturgy of the Lord's Passion, the preacher of the papal household called on bishops and all Catholics to examine their consciences for ways they may be harming the unity of the Catholic Church.


