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Father Donelan described “the power of forgiving sins” as “something indescribable. ” Everybody carries some kind of burden,” he said. “To help people to walk with that burden and to realize that happiness and joy is still possible, even with whatever sin and whatever pain they carry, is a really great gift and privilege to be able to give somebody.”
Parishes
By Anna Donofrio
Father John M. O’Donohue, pastor of Holy Spirit Church in Annandale, will become pastor of St. Ambrose Church in Annandale, effective June 25.
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He graduated from Christendom College in Front Royal with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and a minor in theology in 1996, before attending Mount St. Mary Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md.
Local
By Jim Hale
On the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of one of the most violent persecutions of Catholics in modern history, Flores wants to preserve the memory of his grandfather and the sacrifices of the Mexican Martyrs — six priests who were canonized in 2000 — whose feast day is May 21.
Parishes
He oversaw the construction of a new Romanesque style church following a 14-year project supported by three capital campaigns amounting to nearly $10 million.
Local
By Anna Donofrio
At 90 years old, Deacon Lawrence “Larry” Hammel has no desire to slow down. For the last 20-plus years, he’s served as a permanent deacon at St. Francis de Sales Church in Purcellville, a hospital chaplain and a prison ministry coordinator. But his ministry extends beyond the bounds of the Arlington diocese.
Columns
By Msgr. Charles M. Mangan
When Jesus spent 40 days here on earth after his glorious Resurrection from the dead, he then ascended to his father in heaven. This is the truth of the Ascension. St. Augustine of Hippo (354-430) identified this mystery and our response to it: “Today Our Lord Jesus Christ ascended into Heaven; let our hearts ascend […]
Columnists
By Elizabeth Foss
Last night, we had a hard freeze. It happens sometimes in late April in New England, when the calendar insists on spring, but the air still remembers winter. A quick look around tells me the damage isn’t too terrible. We’ll have to see how the old wood hydrangeas did. The sun shone this afternoon, though, and it was time to face the task I tend to put off too long. It was pruning day.
Columnists
By Christina Capecchi
In the end, after two days of breathless anticipation, the white smoke shared the stage with a seagull.
Bishop's Columns
By Bishop Michael F. Burbidge
We celebrate this month the first anniversary of the election of Pope Leo XIV as the successor of St. Peter. As we did from the first moment of his pontificate, we express gratitude to the Lord for the gift of the Holy Father and entrust him to God’s protection as he carries out his duties as the Church’s supreme pastor. In greeting the world, the Holy Father’s first words were “Peace be with you all.” These words, which our Risen Lord spoke to his disciples, continue to anchor our hopes for our world, our nation, and our lives.
