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By Junno Arocho Esteves
VATICAN CITY – During Holy Week and in the Easter season, the Vatican will take part in several initiatives highlighting the importance of ecology and the care for creation. The Governorate of Vatican City State announced March 18 that the thousands of floral arrangements for the Easter morning Mass and the pope’s solemn blessing “urbi […]
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Living Stations of the Cross were presented March 18 by the youth group at St. John the Evangelist Church in Warrenton under the direction of Fr. Mark Moretti, parochial vicar. Photos from the Living Stations can be purchased here. All photos by Joe Cashwell for the Catholic Herald
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By Zoey Dimauro
The music soared through the sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Arlington. A clear female voice sang out, and then a man’s voice joined in, supporting hers. Guitars played so softly in the background that the performance seemed a cappella. The song’s lyrics told of Christ’s crucifixion: “Lead me to the cross/Where Your […]
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By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis, condemning the “blind violence” of the terrorist attacks in Brussels, offered his prayers to the victims, the injured, their families and all those offering assistance in the aftermath of the bombings. Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, sent the pope’s condolences March 22 to Archbishop Jozef De Kesel of […]
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By Catholic Herald Staff Report
Dominican Sister Mary Jordan Hoover, founding principal of Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School in Dumfries, will be leaving the Arlington Diocese in July to establish a new Catholic high school in the Diocese of Phoenix. Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted announced March 22 that the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia will establish a […]
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By Ashleigh Buyers
Parishioners of St. John the Baptist Church in Front Royal were greeted with a heavenly scene after the vigil Mass March 19. As the weather outside grew frightful, Ruehl Hall filled with dozens of families for the parish’s annual St. Joseph’s day table event. The event centerpiece was a multitier altar adorned with flowers, statues, […]
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By Mark Pattison
WASHINGTON – Imagine turning on the tap in the morning and seeing something that’s “looked like toilet water coming out of your faucet,” in the words of one Catholic leader. That’s been the reality facing tens of thousands of residents of Flint, Michigan, every day for more than a year. Now, imagine looking for safe, […]
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By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY – Just as the crowds and government officials tried to dodge responsibility for Jesus’ fate after he was arrested, so today too many individuals and countries want someone else to care for refugees fleeing violence and migrants seeking a better life, Pope Francis said. Preaching about the story of Jesus’ passion and death […]
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By Nancy Wiechec
OSWIECIM, Poland – The Auschwitz memorial and museum is setting aside days exclusively for World Youth Day pilgrims who want to tour the former Nazi death camp. The museum has set aside July 20-28 and Aug. 1-3 for participants in World Youth Day, which runs July 26-21 in Krakow, about one-and-a-half hours away. World Youth […]
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By Catholic News Service
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend said he disagreed with University of Notre Dame officials for honoring Vice President Joe Biden with the Laetare Medal for outstanding service to the Catholic Church and society. He said Biden’s stance of not opposing abortion and his support of same-sex marriage make […]
