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By Irene Laganherald Staff Report (from The Issue Of 6/19/03)
As Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde extended his hands in blessing over Poor Clare Sister Mary Charitas of the Child Jesus, he proclaimed, “And I, on the part of Almighty God, promise you if you observe these things, life everlasting.” The blessing was part of the Rite of Solemn Profession, a formal ceremony in which […]
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By Herald Staff Report (from The Issue Of 6/12/03)
The Most Rev. Paul S. Loverde, Bishop of the Diocese of Arlington, has announced the following clergy appointments effective on Wednesday, June 25, 2003, unless otherwise stated: RETIREMENTS Rev. Msgr. Thomas J. Cassidy, from Pastor of the Church of St. Francis De Sales in Purcellville, to retirement. He will be in residence at the Church […]
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By Herald Staff Report (from The Issue Of 6/12/03)
Seven new pastors and administrators were among the 33 clergy appointments announced June 7 by Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde. The bishop also established a new mission church, St. Jude in Fredericksburg, and appointed Father David L. Martin its administrator. All appointments are effective June 25, unless otherwise stated. (See complete list of clergy appointments […]
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By Alfonso Aguilar Herald Staff Writer (from The Issue Of 6/5/03)
“We really feel very happy, very proud to see that one of our sons has been ordained,” said Phuc Q. Tran, father of the now-transitional deacon Augustine Minh-Hai Tran, 29, a native of Vietnam. “From now on we’ll be preparing for a more important ordination ceremony for him and for the entire family –to the […]
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By Irene Lagan Herald Staff Writer (from The Issue Of 5/29/03)
When Stephen Luteran officially assumes his post as the new executive director of Catholic Charities on June 25, he will be one of the few lay leaders in the agency’s history. Luteran will replace Father Charles McCoart, who has served Catholic Charities as executive director for the last five years. Aaron Palmer was the only […]
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By Special To The Herald (from The Issue Of 5/22/03)
Bishop Ireton High School’s 2003 graduating class will receive their diplomas on Friday, May 30. Ben Sprague is the valedictorian and Kathleen O’Brien is the salutatorian. Following is the list of 219 graduates: Diane M. Aguilar, Nicole Adaline Aitkin, Andrew Walton Arberg, Emily Magnaye, Astorga, Sara Jane Barger, Mary-Katherine Barry, Matthew David Bisenius, Daniel Ryan […]
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By Special To The Herald (from The Issue Of 5/22/03)
Bishop Denis J. O’Connell’s Class of 2003 will graduate on Friday, May 30, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington. The co-valedictorians are Christine Ambrosino and Maureen Lucas. The salutatorian is Stephen Chanderbhan. The guest speaker will be Father Edward “Monk” Malloy, president of Notre Dame University in South […]
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By Special To The Herald (from The Issue Of 5/22/03)
Paul VI Catholic High School in Fairfax will hold its graduation ceremony for the 289 students in the Class of 2003 Sunday, June 8, at 2:30 p.m., in the George Mason University Patriot Center. The baccalaureate Mass will be celebrated Friday, June 6, at St. Timothy Church in Chantilly at 7:30 p.m. Catholic University of […]
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By Herald Staff Report (from The Issue Of 5/15/03)
The following diocesan and religious order priests celebrated the anniversaries of their ordination to the priesthood with Bishop Paul S. Loverde at Good Shepherd Church in Mount Vernon on May 13. 55th Anniversary Msgr. John T. Cilinski Msgr. John T. Cilinski celebrates the 55th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood May 22. He was […]
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By Mary Mccarthy Herald Staff Writer (from The Issue Of 4/24/03)
Over 70 students from 24 diocesan grammar schools have been logging hours of practice time and will perform on May 18 as the Diocesan Honor Band. This year’s concert will mark the 25th anniversary of the honor band, and of the Garwood Whaley Music Program, the official instrumental music program of the diocese. The honor […]
