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This year brought the deaths of a number of notable Catholics with ties to the Arlington diocese, including three diocesan priests and one deacon. They are presented again here for an additional remembrance. Consider praying for the repose of their souls and consolation of their surviving relatives and friends. Fr. Jerome Daly, pastor and Army […]
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By Catholic Herald Staff Report
If you find yourself with some free time after putting away the gifts — or maybe you have relatives visiting from out of town who are hankering to explore — consider visiting these Catholic sites and locales as you savor the season. Self-guided Encounters A series of self-guided tours and resources introduce individuals and families […]
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By Russell Shaw
Have you ever wondered about those weekday feasts between Christmas and New Year’s Day? They include two martyrs — St. Stephen and St. Thomas a Becket — as well as the Holy Infants, who lost their lives to Herod’s vicious pursuit of Christ. Also, the Apostle John, who wasn’t even born at the time of […]
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By Zoey Maraist
If there’s a parish party, at the end of the event Carolyn LaRosa can always be found cleaning up in the kitchen. On an average day, she’s likely to be sorting canned goods in the parish food pantry or on the road to pick up gleaned donations from Safeway or Panera. Her fellow parishioners at […]
Bishop Burbidge
By Bishop Michael F. Burbidge
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, At Christmas, we hear the proclamation: “For unto us a Savior is born who is Christ and Lord. ” This good news of great joy is the reason for our renewed faith and hope. In a world experiencing so much unrest, a Savior is born who announces peace, brings […]
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Schools
By Special To The Catholic Herald
St. Francis of Assisi School, Triangle: St. Francis of Assisi School held a coat and clothing drive Nov. 29-Dec. 13. The project was coordinated by St. Francis School alum Jackson Morgan, a senior at St. John Paul the Great Catholic High School in Potomac Shores. For his “Applied Leadership in the Dominican Tradition” class, Morgan […]
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By Anna Harvey
Smiles and laughter abounded as families crowded into a room decked with festive Christmas decorations. Nativity creches scattered throughout the hall reminded all of the reason for the season. Mother of Light Center, a nonprofit in Alexandria, held a toy giveaway at St. Rita School in Alexandria Dec. 16-17. In the weeks prior to the […]
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By Catholic Herald Staff Report
A diocesan pilgrimage, new church building, nine new priests, a Gothic chapel, World Youth Day and religious sisters on a baseball field are some of the highlights celebrated in the Arlington diocese this year. The year’s festivities culminated in the inauguration of the Diocesan Golden Jubilee Year with solemn vespers and adoration.
Schools
By Lizzie and Allie Reback
Before and during the holiday season, students, faculty and staff at St. Paul VI Catholic High School in Chantilly are busy with service projects to help both their local and international communities. These projects are an expression of the school’s stated mission of serving others and making a positive impact in its community. One of […]
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By Elizabeth Foss
There’s nothing like getting ready for Christmas to remind us that we’re sinners in need of a savior. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but we feel overwhelmed and irritable. Some of us are exhausted or lonely. Shoppers rush by with their treasures — and their worries, and their dashed hopes, and their […]
