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By Arland Nichols
Hundreds of thousands will march Jan. 22 for human life and in solidarity with the women, children and men impacted by abortion. Forty two years have passed since Roe and Doe made abortion the law of the land and after these many years, the disregard for human life remains pronounced and arguments for abortion seem […]
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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
The sacristy at All Saints Church in Manassas was empty just before the 11:30 Mass Jan. 18, save for two men. Father Joseph Goldsmith, a priest of the Richmond Diocese, and his father, newly ordained Deacon Rafael “Ralph” Goldsmith, were vesting for Deacon Goldsmith’s first Mass as a permanent deacon. “What a special moment,” said […]
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By Dave Borowski
Students hopping on school buses to visit museums and zoos have a long history in the United States and around the world. The students like them because – well, who doesn’t like a road trip. And students take them seriously. The Jerusalem Post reported Jan. 14, that nearly a half-million Israeli high school students declared […]
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By Mary C. Tillotson
Almost 200 people gathered in the parish hall at St. John the Apostle Church in Leesburg Jan. 18 to learn about the New Evangelization and kick off Loudoun County’s newest evangelization and catechesis program. The three parishes in the county – St. John, St. Francis de Sales in Purcellville, and St. Theresa in Ashburn – […]
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By Mary Stachyra Lopez
It’s no secret that China increasingly has influenced American life over the last few decades. With imports totaling more than $426 billion in 2014, the typical American shopper would be hard-pressed to make a trip to any retail store without finding a “Made in China” label. In this global economy, employers need people who speak […]
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Given by Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde for the Blue Ribbon Mass of Thanksgiving at Saint James School in Falls Church. Here at St. James School, when a student completes 8th grade, he or she takes part in a ceremony where family and friends come out to see all the graduates receiving their diplomas. At […]
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By Katie Scott
When Baptists Felicia and Ethan Carr began searching for a high school for their eldest son, they had a clear vision of what they wanted: a top-notch college preparatory program with stellar academics. But the Carrs sought something else, as well. “A lot of schools focus on the brain; we wanted a school that also […]
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By Jim Mcelhatton
The old gymnasium at Bishop Carroll High School in Washington is rich in basketball tradition. Old black and white pictures off in a corner pay tribute to legends who got their start there, like former Georgetown Coach John Thompson and NBA standout Eddie Jordan. But for the girls basketball team of Bishop Ireton High School […]
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