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By Anna Donofrio
Modern technology has developed new methods of treating human remains, many of which are incompatible with church teaching, such as “human composting” or alkaline hydrolysis, also known as water cremation. But why is the method of burial so important?
Local
By Anna Donofrio
As Catholics prepare to enter All Souls’ Month in November, diocesan priests and parishioners suggest ways to pray for the dead both in November and throughout the year.
Local
By Anna Donofrio
While not always pleasant to contemplate, diocesan priests urge Catholics to spiritually prepare themselves for those final moments on earth — and beyond.
Local
By Ashleigh Kassock
On the feast day of St. Francis, a beloved champion of the poor, Pope Leo XIV signed his first apostolic exhortation, "Dilexi Te" ("I Have Loved You").
Parishes
By Ashleigh Kassock
Nestled on the edge of Manassas, just off Spriggs Road, is a gem of Eastern Christianity.
Movies
By Zoey Maraist
Looking for a funny, light-hearted and mostly clean flick to watch? Look no further than “Good Fortune,” which opened in theaters Oct. 17.
Parishes
The diocese invites Catholics to join their parishes in the first-ever Diocesan Week of Service with the theme, “Love in Action – Service in Community,” Nov. 9-16.
Columns
By Lucia A. Silecchia
Pope Leo XIV recently released the first extensive document of his papacy, “Dilexi Te,” an apostolic exhortation on love for the poor.
Columnists
By Elizabeth Foss
We talk a lot these days about “peace” — inner peace, world peace, peace of mind. But if you look around, peace seems rarer than ever. We are restless, anxious, and divided, even as we chase every new method of mindfulness and self-optimization. Maybe the real secret is simpler — and older — than we think.
Schools
Theater
By Jay DeVylder and Grace McCabe
Rehearsals are underway for Bishop O’Connell High School’s fall production of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.” Since mid-September, the cast has met diligently after school every day to bring C.S. Lewis’ novel to life.
