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By Mary Mccarthy Herald Staff Writer (from The Issue Of 4/17/03)
“I speak for the entire Catholic University community when I say that we were deeply saddened to learn of the tragic deaths Sunday of three employees at Colonel Brooks’ Tavern: Rodney Barnes, Joshua Greenberg and Neomi Payne,” said Catholic University President Father David M. O’Connell in a message to the university. “That these senseless crimes […]
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By Mary Mccarthy Herald Staff Writer (from The Issue Of 4/17/03)
Four years ago, few Catholic University students knew who or what “Pryzbyla” was, or why the name adorned plaques outside Cardinal Hall and the plaza between Shahan and Keane Halls, let alone how to pronounce it. The questions were answered during the spring semester of 2000. Students adorned in red shirts saying, “Thank you, Eddie” […]
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By Compiled Herald Staff (from The Issue Of 2/6/03)
Chancery Offices 200 N. Glebe Rd., Suite 914, Arlington, Va. 22203 703/841-2500 Accounting Department Clare Fariss, Department Head Suite 600 841-2582 Archives 80 N. Glebe Rd., Arlington, Va. 22203 524-2124 Arlington Catholic HERALD Michael F. Flach, Editor and General Manager Suite 600 841-2590 Audit Office, Internal Richard Davis, director Suite 914 841-3816 Bishop’s Lenten Appeal […]
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By Irene Lagan Herald Staff Writer (from The Issue Of 1/23/03)
Contrasting contemporary notions of happiness with the true blessedness that is found in Christ, Boston College philosophy professor Dr. Peter Kreeft addressed the age old question of what constitutes happiness in a recent lecture at the Cosmos Club in Washington, D.C. The lecture, titled “Christ’s Concept of Happiness,” was part of the John Henry Cardinal […]
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By Fr. William Saunders
In the early martyrologies, three different St. Valentines are mentioned, all sharing Feb. 14 for a feast day. Unfortunately, the historical record is sparse. The first St. Valentine was a priest and physician in Rome. He along with St. Marius and his family comforted the martyrs during the persecution of Emperor Claudius II, the Goth. […]
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By Special To The Herald (from The Issue Of 11/28/02)
The Filipino-American Catholic community prepares for Christmas with a nine-day novena of Masses called Simbang Gabi, which translates into “going to church in the evening.” The practice began in 1587, when Fray Diego Soria, prior of the convent of San Agustin Acolman, petitioned the pope for permission to celebrate Christmas Masses outdoors because the church […]
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By Irene M. Lagan Herald Staff Writer (from The Issue Of 11/14/02)
Beattysville, Ky. — Victims of domestic violence are from every race, creed and gender, and frequently live among us, terribly isolated and perpetually afraid. In Beattysville, Ky., a small rural community in Appalachia, victims of domestic violence have some of the best resources available, thanks to the tireless efforts of Sister Mary Kay Drouin and […]
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By Fr. William Saunders
Recently, when I was in the hospital, a lady came to give me the Anointing of the Sick. She said she was sanctioned by the "Healing Ministry" of my parish to do this. When a priest came to anoint me, I told him that I had been anointed by a lady from my parish. He said that lay people cannot anoint, so I did not receive the Sacrament. If my first anointing was not a sacrament, why does my parish have "healing ministers," and why can?t they anoint? ? A reader in Falls Church.
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By Stephanie Tracy Herald Staff Writer (from The Issue Of 7/18/02)
Dr. Eduardo Azcarate, a clinical psychologist and the director and founder of the Youth Apostles Institute in McLean, recently discussed the sexual abuse scandals that have occupied the minds of many in the Church in the last few months. Azcarate likened the flood of abuse allegations to a dam breaking. “When a dam opens up, […]
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By Michael F. Flach Herald Staff Writer (from The Issue Of 6/13/02)
Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde announced this week the appointments of a new pastor, six administrators, a new vocations director and three new campus chaplains. All appointments are effective June 26, unless otherwise specified. (Complete List of Changes) Msgr. James W. McMurtrie, who was founding pastor of St. Theresa Parish in Ashburn and served as […]
