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Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — The spiritual practice of discernment, of seeing where God is at work in one’s life and what God is calling one to do, includes examining what brings a sense of consolation and spurs one to do good, Pope Francis said. Spiritual consolation “is a profound experience of interior joy, consisting in seeing […]
Bishop Burbidge
By Bishop Michael F. Burbidge
With all in the Diocese of Arlington, I express profound sadness in learning of the violent and incomprehensible shooting in Chesapeake, Virginia. Together, we pray for all who died and were injured, and for strength and consolation for their family members. As we approach the celebration of Thanksgiving, we are most grateful for the precious […]
Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has suspended the secretary-general and other top officers of Caritas Internationalis, appointing a temporary administrator to oversee improved management policies and to prepare for the election of new officers in May. Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, whose second term as Caritas president was to end in May, also loses his position, […]
National
By Tom Tracy
Residents of two states that voted during the midterms to approve recreational marijuana use must closely monitor the local regulatory details and local impacts on youth, according to a national watchdog group. Five states had marijuana legalization on their midterm election ballots Nov. 8. North Dakota, South Dakota and Arkansas voters rejected such initiatives. But […]
Columns
By Elise Italiano Ureneck
When we speak about the burdens that people bear, we tend to reference what they “carry on their backs” or what’s been placed “on their shoulders.” When it comes to the hardships of today’s children and adolescents, we should think instead about what we’re placing in their hands. Last month, the Institute for Family Studies […]
Schools
By Chase Tollefson
“Everything matters … Overachieve! Team-over-self #TeamPVI” These are the words written on a bracelet given to each of the fall varsity athletes at St. Paul VI Catholic High School in Chantilly. Billy Emerson, athletic director, handed these bracelets out to his athletes with the intent of inspiring unity, selflessness and hard work. Emerson made a […]
Local
By Zoey Maraist
Religious educators gather to pray and learn during the annual diocesan conference.
Bishop Burbidge
By Bishop Michael F. Burbidge
Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday in which we gather with family and friends to give thanks for our many blessings, given to us by Our Lord. So it is fitting, as we enter this second preparatory year leading to our 50th anniversary, that we recall the timeless words of […]
National
By Zelda Caldwell
The U.S. Catholic bishops headed back to their dioceses after gathering in Baltimore last week for their annual fall meeting. Here’s a summary of key actions taken at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) fall plenary assembly: 1. They elected Archbishop Timothy Broglio as president. Archbishop Timothy Broglio of the Archdiocese for the […]
Local
By Catholic Herald Staff Report
Bishop Michael F. Burbidge reflected on the word “Rejoice” at a vespers service Nov. 20 marking the beginning of Year Two of the three-year period of preparation for the 2024 celebration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Diocese of Arlington. The service, on the solemnity of Christ the King, included a Eucharistic […]
