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By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — The Holy Spirit is like a line prompter at a theater, behind the scenes and constantly whispering to Christians the words of Jesus, said the preacher of the papal household. “However, he does not mechanically suggest the words of the Gospel, like from a script, but explains them, adapts them and applies […]
National
By Francesca Pollio Fenton
The St. Mary’s Gaels men’s basketball team made history this season by winning the West Coast Conference regular season and tournament titles on March 12, earning them an automatic bid for the NCAA men’s tournament. It’s the third time in program history that the team has won both titles in the same season. This is […]
Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — Saying he wanted to prioritize the spiritual and pastoral care of visitors to Rome’s Basilica of St. Mary Major, Pope Francis has approved a new set of statutes for the basilica’s chapter, the group of priests resident at the church. In December 2021, the pope had appointed then-Msgr. Rolandas Makrickas, an official […]
Local
By Mary Petrino
More than 300 people gathered at St. Ambrose Church in Annandale March 16 for the Annual Mass and Anointing of the Sick, sponsored by the Northern Virginia Region of the Order of Malta. Bishop Michael F. Burbidge was celebrant and homilist. Individuals from across the Arlington diocese came to pray for comfort and healing, and […]
Local
Bishop Michael F. Burbidge announced that Father Donald J. Planty Jr., pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Church in Arlington, was selected by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops as one of five parish priests from the U.S. to attend the spring preparatory gathering of priests in Rome, before this fall’s session of the synod […]
Columns
By Sr. Constance Veit
Pope Francis has focused our attention on one of his familiar themes — the problem of loneliness in our contemporary culture. The pope has written about this issue in his messages for the World Day of the Sick, for Lent, and for this year’s World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, to be celebrated July […]
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By Msgr. Charles M. Mangan
Especially during this moment of the National Eucharistic Revival throughout the United States, the approach of Holy Thursday, March 28, is a welcome catalyst for further meditation on the glorious mystery of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Jesus Christ gave to us his body and blood under the appearances of bread and wine. The magisterium, also […]
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By Hannah Camerota
A five-hour drive west of the bustling city of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, sits the small, poor town of Bánica. Surrounded by mountains, this humble town of about 2,000 people often goes overlooked and unseen, but not for the Arlington diocese. Since 1991, the diocese has nurtured its mission parishes in Bánica and […]
Columnists
By Mary Beth Bonacci
I’m seeing a meme on social media that quotes Pope Francis as discouraging fasting, recommending “eat whatever you want” and instead seek “a better relationship with others” during Lent. The quote, as far as I can tell, is false. I can find no evidence that the Holy Father said any such thing. However, somebody said […]
Schools
By Celeste Garcia
The first time I performed at the school talent show, I was so nervous I skipped off stage in a flushed panic immediately after finishing my song. Two years later, I still have to laugh at that. I don’t remember what made me so nervous, but I do remember how the audience reacted. Smiles, laughs, […]
