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By Jim Hale
On a sunny day in the Shenandoah Valley, more than 7,000 Catholics worshipped together and celebrated the Diocesan Golden Jubilee at the Warren County Fairgrounds in Front Royal June 8. The festival began with a Marian procession led by representatives of Black Catholic Ministry, Cameroonian, Colombian, Costa Rican, Filipino, Korean, Mexican, and Vietnamese communities. Mass […]
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
ROME — Pope Francis led his “School of Prayer” outside on a concrete driveway leading to a series of parking garages under a 30-family condominium on the outskirts of Rome. “The church begins to take shape in the community, seeking together, listening to the word of God, speaking well of each other,” he told about […]
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — While Pope Francis often raises warnings against “clericalism” and “spiritual worldliness” in the priesthood, he expressed his deep gratitude and affection for priests and deacons around the world for what he called their generous and faith-filled dedication to their communities. “I would like first to convey my gratitude, my affection and my […]
Bishop Burbidge
Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington has announced the appointment of Tom Shakely as Chief Communications Officer, effective June 17. As Chief Communications Officer, he will report directly to the Office of the Bishop, serve as the chief communications advisor to the bishop, diocesan spokesperson, and oversee the Office of Communications, the […]
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By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — In the Hebrew Scriptures, God commanded his people to observe a jubilee as a time to restore their relationships with God, with other people and with the land. Especially since St. John Paul II proclaimed the Holy Year 2000, part of the Catholic Church’s jubilee efforts to repair those relationships has included […]
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis announced that he is preparing a document on the Sacred Heart of Jesus to “illuminate the path of ecclesial renewal, but also to say something significant to a world that seems to have lost its heart.” The document is expected to be released in September, he said, and will be […]
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Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington, has announced the following clergy appointments.
Bishop Burbidge
Upon receiving a unanimous recommendation from a search committee composed of priests and lay staff and after prayerful discernment, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge is pleased to announce his appointment of Tom Shakely as Chief Communications Officer. As Chief Communications Officer, Tom will report directly to the Office of the Bishop, serve as the chief communications […]
Pope Francis
VATICAN CITY — Although Pope Francis usually takes the month of July off — except for leading the recitation of the Angelus on Sundays — he will hold a consistory with cardinals in Rome July 1 for the final approval of the canonization of several sainthood candidates, according to the master of papal liturgical ceremonies. […]
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