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Three diocesan parishes are partnering with Fairfax County for the annual Hypothermia Prevention Shelter.
Columnists
By Elizabeth Foss
As we box the Christmas ornaments and sweep up the ubiquitous pine needles, it’s hard to ignore the clarion call to get busy with the “New Year, New You” plans.
Global
By Nathália Queiroz
The oldest human being in the world is Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, a 116-year-old nun from Brazil who was born in 1908.
Schools
By Annaliese Ludvigson
The Bishop Ireton High School chapel renovations are well underway. The exterior changes daily with the construction of a gable roof and a bell tower. The chapel also will feature a completely renovated sanctuary, new shrines and an expanded seating area to accommodate the growing student population.
Columns
By Lucia A. Silecchia
As I turned the calendar from December to January, I had a familiar, sinking feeling.
Compared to December, January looks bleak. It seems like a long time until festivities once again fill our days.
Local
The Serra Club of Arlington recognized its chaplain, Msgr. Robert J. Rippy, last month on his designation by Pope Francis as “Monsignor” and “Chaplain to His Holiness.”
Local
By Lisa Greenfield
Recently I returned from an UNBOUND Awareness trip to Costa Rica.
It filled me with gratitude to meet the dedicated staff of UNBOUND in San Jose and my sponsored friend. Our group of 22 people were from across the U.S.
Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis was wearing his arm in a sling during his meetings and audiences Jan. 16 after hurting his right arm in a fall.
National
By Madalaine Elhabbal
The Priory of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington celebrated an exciting new addition Jan. 12.
Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — While calling himself an "old man" and saying he never expected to be pope this long, Pope Francis said he still has dreams for the future.
