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By Jeff Minick
The skies were gray and the streets wet with rain, but the weather did not dampen the spirits of the visitors and parishioners who packed the pews in St. John Bosco Church in Woodstock. It was Dec. 3, the first Sunday of Advent, and all had gathered to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the dedication […]
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Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington, has announced the following clergy appointments: Reverend Ramel O. Portula, C.I.C.M. — from Pastor at Saint Ann Parish in Arlington to ministry outside the Diocese of Arlington, effective on December 31, 2023. Reverend Johanes Teguh Raharjo, C.I.C.M. — from Ministry outside the Diocese of Arlington to Pastor […]
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By Bishop Michael F. Burbidge
There’s an old hymn that begins like this: “All creatures of our God and King, lift up your voice and with us sing.” These words are inspired by an even older hymn written by St. Francis of Assisi called “The Canticle of the Sun.” It is a song about the unimaginable assortment of God’s creation, […]
Pope Francis
By Francesca Pollio Fenton
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of December is for people with disabilities. “People with disabilities are among the most fragile among us,” Pope Francis said in a video released Nov. 28. “Some of them suffer rejection, rooted in either ignorance or prejudice, which then marginalizes them,” he added. The Holy Father urged civil institutions […]
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By Russell Shaw
Leveling hierarchical distinctions in the church without removing them entirely has emerged as a principal objective of Pope Francis’ Synod on Synodality. That is perhaps the chief conclusion to be drawn from the first session of the Synod, which took place October 4-29 at the Vatican. The second, and presumably last, session will be held […]
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Vatican workers unwrapped a Christmas tree in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican early Nov. 23. They used a crane to hoist the Christmas tree into place. The 90-foot tree from the Maira Valley near Turin, Italy, will be lighted Dec. 9. After Christmas, the wood will be made into toys and donated to Caritas, […]
Art
By Ashleigh Kassock
Potters, carpenters, metal workers and artisans everywhere have worked hard all year to be ready for this season of giving and now it finally has arrived. Busy as it may be, there is beauty and grace to be found in the act of creating. Lawton Clites, the owner of Bad Truck Pottery in Fredericksburg, throws […]
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By Diana Sims Snider
For years, Father Kevin B. Walsh worked with diocesan Catholic Charities to serve hungry people. Once a month, the St. Lucy Food Project would drop off a truck at Precious Blood Church in Culpeper, where he is pastor. Parishioners would fill the truck with nonperishable food and send it back to the St. Lucy warehouse […]
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Bishop Michael F. Burbidge will celebrate Mass Dec. 3 at 9:30 a.m. at St. John Bosco Church in Woodstock as the parish commemorates its 50th anniversary. After Mass, Bishop Burbidge will bless the newly renovated Hanley Hall, located next to the church. A community reception featuring ham, chicken, potatoes and other side dishes will follow […]
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