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Divine Mercy University will hold a ceremonial opening at the Hilton Crystal City, 2399 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Arlington, May 19 at 6 p.m. Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde will participate with Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori, Washington Auxiliary Bishop Barry C. Knestout and University President Father Charles Sikorsky. Following the ceremony, Archbishop Lori will present […]
Pope Francis
By John Mulderig Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — On his last full day as pope, Pope Benedict XVI delivered an unusually personal and emotional farewell address, thanking the faithful around the world for their support and assuring them that he would remain in their service even in retirement. “I will continue to accompany the path of the church with […]
Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY – Parrots may squawk in the Vatican Gardens during a conclave, but the cardinals are not allowed to tweet. For most of the 117 red-vested princes of the church who are eligible to vote for a new pope, Twitter isn’t an issue at all. But the College of Cardinals does include at least […]
National
By Catholic News Service
WASHINGTON – Msgr. Robert J. Coyle, a priest of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, N.Y., who spent 10 years of his priesthood in the military chaplaincy, has been appointed an auxiliary bishop of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services. Bishop-designate Coyle, 48, is a retired Navy reservist. He has been pastor of Corpus Christi […]
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By Catholic News Service
WASHINGTON – The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Jan. 25 dismissed a lawsuit filed against the federal contraceptive mandate by the Archdiocese of Washington and its co-plaintiffs, saying the case is premature in light of the government’s “promises to amend the mandate.” “Importantly, this ruling was not based on the merits of […]
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By John P. Mccarthy Catholic News Service
NEW YORK – In “Porta Fidei” (“The Door of Faith”), an apostolic letter announcing the current Year of Faith, Pope Benedict XVI urges us to study the history of Catholicism, which he describes as “marked by the unfathomable mystery of the interweaving of holiness and sin.” This striking observation also can apply to the medium […]
Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY – Circuses, street musicians, clowns, magicians and other itinerant performers not only bring people joy, but their traditional lifestyle is an example of hard work, sacrifice, strong families and real respect between people of different generations, Pope Benedict XVI said. “You are called to give witness to the values that are part of […]
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A second collection will be held at all Arlington diocesan parish Masses June 1-2 to aid victims of the Oklahoma tornadoes. Proceeds from the collection will go to an emergency fund established by Catholic Charities USA in partnership with Catholic Charities of the Oklahoma City Archdiocese. The fund will provide necessities such as shelter and […]
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By Angelo Stagnaro
NEW YORK – Father Richard Roemer’s usual job is ministering to the impoverished people of the central south area of the Bronx. After Hurricane Sandy, his job description has largely remained the same but has expanded exponentially. The 43-year-old Franciscan Friar of the Renewal is vicar of St. Crispin Community in the Mott Haven section […]
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For the Catholic Herald Columnist, political analyst and author Steven V. Roberts will discuss “From The Times to Twitter: The Role of Media in the 2012 Campaign” Oct. 23 in the Reinsch Library Auditorium at Marymount University, 2807 N. Glebe Rd., Arlington, at 7:30 p.m. A journalist for more than 45 years, Roberts has covered […]
