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By Katie Scott
It was well past Isaac’s bedtime, but he was alert and calm as Deacon Leo Flynn knelt down near the altar to pray over the 5-year-old and his mother, Sarah, who brushed away tears. Isaac has an autoimmune illness contracted from a bad reaction to medication he received at 2 months old. He also has […]
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By Jonathan Gutierrez
On the morning of Sept. 26, close to 200 students, chaperones and faculty from Bishop O’Connell High School in Arlington boarded buses to Philadelphia to participate in the World Meeting of Families and the papal Mass. The group stayed in Havertown, Pa., as guests of Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church and St. Denis […]
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By Junno Arocho Esteves
VATICAN CITY – With 30,000 people gathered in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis asked forgiveness for recent scandals that have occurred within the church. “Before beginning my catechesis, I would like – in the name of the church – to ask your forgiveness for the scandals which have occurred recently both in Rome and at […]
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By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY – Marking the 50th anniversary of the Synod of Bishops, Pope Francis outlined his vision for a church that is “synodal” at every level, with everyone listening to one another, learning from one another and taking responsibility for proclaiming the Gospel. “The journey of synodality is the journey that God wants from his […]
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When Pope Francis spoke to Congress in September he told members, “You are called to defend and preserve the dignity of your fellow citizens in the tireless and demanding pursuit of the common good, for this is the chief aim of all politics.” He further encouraged legislators and “the entire people of the United States” […]
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By Dave Borowski
Homelessness was all the talk at St. Ann Church and School in Arlington last week. The school’s annual Walk for Borromeo Housing was held Oct. 16, but days earlier, an unusual discovery was made – a homeless man had allegedly been living in the attic of the church for three years. On Columbus Day, a […]
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By Dave Borowski
The National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) selected Mary Pat Schlickenmaier, principal of St. Rita School in Alexandria, as one its 2015 National Distinguished Principals. She is one of 59 principals who were honored; one from each state, the District of Columbia and schools operated by the U.S. Department of State and the Defense […]
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Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde celebrated the ninth annual White Mass, named for the white coats physicians and other health care workers wear, at Marymount University Chapel of the Sacred Heart of Mary Oct. 18. Although he celebrated the White Mass on a Sunday, the bishop used his authority to say the prayers of the […]
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More than 1,000 Catholic youths from around the diocese attended the 2015 RALLY at Marymount University in Arlington Oct. 18. The event’s theme was ‘Show Know Mercy’ and featured Mass celebrated by Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde, a keynote address by singer Paul J. Kim, food, rides, workshops and a concert by Matt Maher. Photos […]
