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Pope Francis
By Justin McLellan
VATICAN CITY — Contemplating Christ’s passion should inspire Christians to be more patient in the face of their own suffering and trials, Pope Francis said. “There is no better witness to the love of Christ than meeting a patient Christian,” Pope Francis said during his general audience March 27, highlighting the many mothers, fathers, workers, […]
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By Anna Harvey
More than 1,000 people gathered for the annual Chrism Mass, celebrated by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge at All Saints Catholic Church in Manassas March 26. The Chrism Mass takes place during Holy Week. During the Mass, Bishop Burbidge blesses the oils of the sick and catechumens and consecrates the sacred chrism. Priests from around the […]
National
By Gerry Jackson
The Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Apostleship of the Sea is normally a “friendly face” for international seafarers visiting the port. That role is about to expand, according to its director, Andy Middleton, after a containership was involved in the catastrophic collapse of one of Baltimore’s major thoroughfares. The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed about 1:30 a.m. […]
Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — For the first time in his 11-year papacy, Pope Francis has chosen to write his own meditations for the Good Friday Way of the Cross service at Rome’s Colosseum, the head of the Vatican press office said. For the service March 29, Pope Francis has chosen the theme “In prayer with Jesus […]
Bishop Burbidge
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WASHINGTON – “Abortion is not health care, and no child should experience such violence,” said Bishop Michael F. Burbidge, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities said March 26, as the U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments in Food and Drug Administration v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine. His full statement […]
Bishop Burbidge
At this time of uncertainty, in which rescuers are heroically working to find survivors of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, I call the Faithful of the Diocese in Arlington and all people of good will to pray that additional survivors will be recovered and for first responders, the victims, and their families. May Our […]
Bishop Burbidge
Along with the entire Diocese of Arlington community, I welcome the announcement of the Christendom College board of directors in naming Dr. George Harne as the new college president. I look forward to working with Dr. Harne, as Christendom College is a treasure in this diocese and to the universal Church. Dr. Harne will be […]
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Only Jesus can deliver humanity from hatred and violence, Pope Francis said on Palm Sunday. “Jesus entered Jerusalem as a humble and peaceful king,” he said in brief remarks after celebrating Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square. He prayed that the faithful would open their hearts to the Lord because he […]
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By Jim Hale
With renovations ongoing at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington, Holy Week commenced with Palm Sunday Mass, celebrated by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge in the cathedral’s Burke Hall March 24. In his homily, Bishop Burbidge reminded parishioners and guests who stood lining the walls that we are much like those who turned their […]
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