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By Katie Scott
Growing up, Grace Fisher loved skating on ice, but she didn’t want to glide across it as a figure skater. She wanted to play the fast-paced and physical game of ice hockey like her dad and older brother. So as an 8-year-old, she began her career in the sport, eventually earning a spot on the […]
Books
By Reviewed Michael F. Flach
Dick Martin is a familiar face to students, faculty and parents at Bishop O’Connell High School in Arlington. He spent nearly 50 years at the school as a coach, teacher and administrator before retiring in 2014. But many might not know the adventures he had along the way. Author Frederick J. Day’s new book, Of […]
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By Katie Scott
Stacey Jackson knows what it’s like to be in the spotlight. The thespian’s talents secured her spots with Arena Stage and the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington and led to national tours of the “Wizard of Oz” and “Beauty and the Beast.” But for her television debut, she put her acting skills aside to share […]
Columns
By Katie Scott
The Catholic Church uses our senses - with the aroma of incense, the sounds of the choir, the images of the Nativity and the crucifixion - to draw us deeper into the cyclical mysteries of the liturgical seasons.
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By Dave Borowski
In the introduction to his book, Unbound – A Practical Guide to Deliverance, Catholic author and speaker Neal Lozano wrote that nearly 45 years ago he welcomed God’s loving grace into his life. But soon after that welcome, he felt that Satan was interfering in his attempts to serve God. This was manifested by physical […]
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By Catholic Herald Staff Report
Deacon Samuel M. Taub, one of the longest serving deacons in the Arlington Diocese, died Nov. 17 at his McLean home surrounded by family. He was 93. The wake service will be held at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington on Friday, Nov. 21, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. The funeral Mass […]
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By Mike Flach
Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde has established Corpus Christi Mission in South Riding as an independent parish, effective Nov. 23, the feast of Christ the King. The bishop made the announcement Nov. 16 while celebrating Mass at the mission. Previously a mission of St. Stephen the Martyr Church in Middleburg, Corpus Christi becomes the 69th […]
Schools
By Kevin Bohli
The Northern Virginia Junior Catholic Youth Organization (NVJCYO) crowned its 2014 championship teams over three weekends. Players from 19 schools played on 45 different teams competing in four conferences based on grade and skill level. The four conferences are: Wimbledon I (4th grade), Wimbledon II (5th grade), U.S. Open I (6th- 8th grade beginner/advanced beginner), […]
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By Mike Flach
Christian Braunlich, vice president of the Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy, was honored Nov. 5 as the Business Person of the Year by the Catholic Business Network of Northern Virginia. The event was hosted by Marymount University in Arlington. Braunlich, who served eight years on the Fairfax County School Board, was recognized for the […]
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By Katie Scott
Average age of induction into sex trafficking: 13. Total estimated global market value of human trafficking: $32 billion. Estimated number of people trapped in slavery around the world: 28.9 million. These numbers, the faces of tragedy behind them and what to do about it were the focus of “Human Trafficking: It’s Real; It’s Everywhere; and […]
