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By Zoey Maraist and Elizabeth A. Elliot
Though he had never been to Bishop O’Connell High School in Arlington, it must have felt a familiar to Bishop Michael F. Burbidge. After all, the new Arlington bishop attended Catholic schools his whole life. He was educated by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, who also help staff Bishop O’Connell. After […]
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By Ann M. Augherton
Father James R. Gould, pastor of St. John the Evangelist Church in Warrenton, said he entered the seminary the same day as Fr. Robert J. Rippy, rector of the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington, and newly appointed Bishop Michael F. Burbidge. It was St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Overbrook, a suburb of Philadelphia, […]
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House of Mercy, a Catholic nonprofit dedicated to serving the poor and marginalized, is hosting “BBQ & Bales” Oct.15, at 8170 Flannery Court, Manassas, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The barbecue will celebrate the work of the House of Mercy and recognize its donors. The House of Mercy provides a food pantry, thrift store, […]
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Founded in 1976 to introduce gospel music to the historic African-American church, the St. Joseph Gospel Choir will celebrate 40 years of joy and praise with a concert, “Dwell in the House,” Oct. 16, at St. Joseph Church, 711 N. Columbus St., Alexandria, at 4 p.m. Performers will include Jeffrey Cory, Our Lady Queen of […]
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By Zoey Maraist
In his 31 years, Sean O’Hare has paid the bills by venturing into dozens of different fields. He loves the challenge of doing it all on his own and the perks of being his own boss. The same sense of leadership and courage that has benefited his businesses also has led him to take up […]
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Pets are blessed at the annual Blessing of the Animals at St. Joseph Church in Herndon Oct. 1 to celebrate the Oct. 4 feast day of St. Francis.
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By Zoey Maraist
Each Sunday, Catholics around the world gather in the nave of the church with eyes fixed toward the sanctuary. All the liturgical furnishings and art within the sanctuary provide both function and beauty for the holy sacrifice of the Mass.
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Bishop Michael F. Burbidge, who was appointed the Arlington Diocese’s fourth bishop today, will speak on his new assignment this morning. Watch a live feed of the press conference here or at arlingtondiocese.org at 10 a.m. Be sure to check the Herald’s Facebook and Twitter feeds for continuing coverage. Read more about Bishop Burbidge.
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By Catholic Herald Staff Report
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde and has appointed as his successor Raleigh Bishop Michael F. Burbidge, 59. Bishop Loverde, who turned 76 in September, has led the Arlington Diocese since 1999. Canon law requires all bishops to submit their resignation at age 75. The changes were announced Oct. […]
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“Celebrating 40 Years of Loving Them Both” is the theme for Birthright’s gala and fundraiser Oct. 22, at the Fredericksburg Country Club, 11031 Tidewater Trail, Fredericksburg, 6-10 p.m. The local chapter of Birthright, Fredericksburg’s first pro-life service organization, was started in 1976 by Irene Hagerty to help women facing unplanned pregnancy. Mother and child — […]
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