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VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis will lead the major shrines around the world in praying the rosary to implore Mary's intercession and protection amid the coronavirus pandemic.
ROME — The uncertainty and restrictive measures in place due to the coronavirus pandemic caused an increase in prayers and religious fervor in Italy, a recent study said.
Arlington Bishop Michael F. Burbidge announced clergy appointments May 26.
WASHINGTON — Saying America needs "more prayer, not less," President Donald Trump May 22 declared house of worship "essential" and directed the country's governors "to do the right thing and allow these very important essential places of faith to open right now, this weekend."
Throughout this pandemic, we’ll be bringing you fun and uplifting videos, photos and posts from people throughout the diocese.
To comply with pandemic restrictions, the diocese is launching a more parish-based version of the weeklong service trip.
Since Arlington County is not entering into Virginia’s Phase 1 until at least May 29, provided all conditions are met, the ordination date for the transitional diaconate has been moved from May 30 to June 13. As of now, the priesthood ordination will remain June 6. Both ordinations will be at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington.
Chef José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen donates meals for parish food distribution.
Constant presence
Trying to understand the feast of the Ascension and its importance in our lives of faith can be difficult. Today we see Christ return to heaven, out of our sight. Having finished his earthly mission, he promises he will be with us to the end of the age, and that’s that. It can seem like too neat an ending. Christ promises he’ll be in our hearts, and now it’s our job to be good Christians. Yet, if we understand the Ascension as the ancient Christians did, we find riches of meaning.