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Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde will celebrate Mass to mark the World Day for Consecrated Life during the Year of Consecrated Life, Feb. 7, 5:30 p.m., at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More, 3901 Cathedral Lane, Arlington. A reception will follow. Find out more Contact the Office of Vocations at 703/841-2514 or [email protected].
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The 2015 Catholic Charities Ball will be held Friday, Feb. 13, at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Tysons Corner. The theme of this year’s event is “Growing in His Love.” Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde will host the annual event, which is one of the primary fundraising efforts for the charitable agency. In 2014, Catholic Charities […]
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WASHINGTON-National Catholic Schools Week 2015 will be observed in the Arlington Diocese and across the country Jan. 25-31. This year’s theme, “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service,” focuses on the important academic, faith-building and societal contributions provided by a Catholic education. “Catholic schools are a vital aspect of the church’s mission to preach […]
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By Dave Borowski
George Mason University’s Patriot Center in Fairfax has seen its share of rock concerts over the years. The arena hosted a special concert Jan. 21, unusual, because it included prayer and adoration. It was the annual Life is Very Good Evening of Prayer on the eve of the March for Life in Washington. Blue, yellow […]
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By Katie Scott
Life – not yet born in a mother’s womb; small and holding onto Dad’s hand; older and walking beside a longtime spouse; consecrated and praying the rosary – filled the streets of Washington Jan. 22 to protest Roe v. Wade, the 1973 Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion. For the 42nd time, marchers lifted banners, […]
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The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians will sponsor its St. Brigid’s Gala Jan. 31, 6:30-11 p.m., at Our Lady of Angels Parish Center, 13752 Mary’s Way, Woodbridge. Music will be provided by Mike and Mick, and students from the Maple School of Irish Dance will perform. Proceeds will benefits local charities, including St. Margaret of […]
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By Christine Stoddard
Sitting in her storied office – an artful assemblage of books, statuettes and papers – Mary Pat Schlickenmaier, principal of St. Rita School in Alexandria, said, “I’m overwhelmed and humbled by this award,” and promptly deepened several shades of red. “But nothing I’ve ever done here I’ve done alone.” “She’s the last person to believe […]
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By Corinne Weaver
It was a wet, cold Saturday in November when I participated in my first Shield of Roses event as a student of Christendom College in front Royal. As a freshman, my preferred status on Saturday mornings would be asleep, but since another student had asked me to come with her to D.C. to pray in […]
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By Joseph Kenny
ST. LOUIS – Bryan Kasten, an English and practical arts teacher at Rosati-Kain High School, warmly greeted former student Maya Warren, winner of “The Amazing Race” reality TV show. “So cool to see a celebrity,” Kasten told her as she arrived Jan. 5 at the Catholic school for girls for a talk and question-and-answer with […]
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By Dave Borowski
Principal Maria Kelly of Nativity School in Burke has been welcoming foreign exchange students into her international student program for the past eight years. Students come from a variety of Asian, European and South and Central American countries. The students are selected by exchange agencies that screen children for the program. Most of the students […]
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