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By Mary Beth Bonacci
When I was a kid, my parents had a statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus prominently displayed on their dresser. I have a distinct memory of my mother kissing the statue. Which of course made an impression on my young mind, as I had no recollection of her kissing any other inanimate objects in […]
Pope Francis
By Junno Arocho Esteves
VATICAN CITY — Elderly men and women are called to pass on their wisdom and shine a path toward a better tomorrow for future generations, Pope Francis said. As one approaches the final leg of their mortal journey, little details, such as “a caress, a smile, a gesture, an appreciated effort, an unexpected surprise, a […]
Local
By Leslie Miller
Vocations are ‘in the hands of God,’ but parents also play a role.
Schools
By Claire Chapman
At the all-principal meeting, school leaders are optimistic about an academic year further removed from pandemic restrictions. Diocesan principals gathered Aug. 9 with leadership from the Office of Catholic Schools to learn about new strategies and tools the diocese is implementing to usher in a new academic year they said feels refreshingly more normal than […]
Schools
By Zoey Maraist
Increased active shooter trainings and evaluations of school buildings are part of the plan to keep students safe.
Schools
By Margaret Peppiatt
Queen of Apostles School is ready to “Soar to the Heights of Joy” this coming school year, welcoming back a unique student body both in person at the Alexandria campus and online through its virtual academy. One of several diocesan K-eight schools in Alexandria, Queen of Apostles is distinguished as a particularly diverse school. Located […]
Local
By Zoey Maraist
A Manassas couple finds solace in Fiat Gardens after the death of their unborn son.
Schools
By Meghan Bartlett
St. Ambrose School in Annandale is the first school in the diocese to implement a dual language program, an initiative that provides literacy and content instruction in both English and Spanish, according to the diocesan Catholic schools office. The initiative will begin with the inaugural class of kindergarteners; each year, the school will expand […]
Global
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis will lead a number of major events at the end of August, starting with the creation of 20 new cardinals in St. Peter’s Basilica. Inducting the appointees into the College of Cardinals at an ordinary public consistory Aug. 27, the pope will give each new cardinal: a scarlet biretta — […]
Local
By Zoey Maraist
The pro-life organization travels around the diocese to pregnant women in need.
