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By Anna Donofrio
The Holy Thursday Mass celebrates three gifts Jesus gave to his church, Bishop Burbidge said in his homily: “the holy Eucharist, priesthood and an example to follow.”
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The Catholic Herald traveled two pilgrimage routes — in Sterling and Arlington — two of seven diocesan routes for the Seven Churches Pilgrimage organized by the diocesan Youth, Young Adult and Campus Ministries office.
Local
By Anna Donofrio
As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, few could forget the many visits from the church’s last three popes — Pope Francis, Pope Benedict XVI and Pope John Paul II — and the invaluable contributions they made to the church in the U.S., and the U.S. government.
Schools
By Anna Donofrio
At a luncheon with representatives from 19 Catholic schools, Porto Charities President and CEO Leo Alonso presented Bishop Michael F. Burbidge and diocesan Superintendent of Schools Joseph Vorbach with a check for $366,000.
Pope Leo XIV
By Josephine Peterson
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics to reject comfort, power and domination and instead embrace a mission rooted in self-giving love, even when it requires risk, vulnerability and suffering.
National
By D. Hunter Reardon
When Deacon Vernon Krajeski married his wife, Catherine, in 1958, he never expected to become a deacon. At that time, the permanent diaconate had not yet been restored.
Theater
By Christopher Gunty
Before the house lights go down in Ford’s Theater in Washington, a few people wander onto the stage to explore the set, with a sign noting it is a special interactive exhibit for the USA’s 250th anniversary.
Columnists
By Christina Capecchi
Easter gets the short end of the stick.
That’s what author Laura Kelly Fanucci concluded. Any Catholic can tell you what the 40 days of Lent entail, rattling off the terms: praying, fasting and almsgiving.
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Father John A. Ziegler, pastor of St. Patrick Church in Fredericksburg, delivered an opening invocation at the Virginia House of Delegates in Richmond March 11.
Columnists
By Elizabeth Foss
We have grown accustomed to the posture of searching. We hunch over our devices, thumbs moving or entire hands stretched to reach for language.
