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By Anna Donofrio
Bountiful balloons, numerous relics and conversations with Catholic commentators — these were a few of the highlights from the annual EWTN Family Celebration, held at Capital One Hall in Tysons Corner Aug. 30. Catholics from around the Arlington diocese — and beyond — met their favorite EWTN hosts at the celebration, which is held in a different city each year.
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Bishop Burbidge
As Americans, we are witnesses in just the past few weeks to a vicious pattern of political and social disorder. At Annunciation Catholic Parish in Minneapolis, the killings of Harper Moyski and Fletcher Merkel, two innocent children. In Charlotte, the murder of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska. And now the political assassination of Charlie Kirk, known for his commitment to civil and rational discourse.
National
By Tyler Arnold
Charlie Kirk, founder of the conservative campus activist organization Turning Point USA and an outspoken evangelical Christian, was shot in an apparent assassination during an event at Utah Valley University Sept. 10.
Local
By Jim Hale
In 1935, Babe Ruth retired from baseball, Franklin Roosevelt was serving the first term of his presidency, and 5-year-old Stella Davis received her first Communion.
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By Jim Hale
Bishop Michael F. Burbidge stressed the comprehensive nature of diocesan safety and security protocols. “We maintain a holistic set of standards for our parishes and schools,” he said.
Local
By Jim Hale
When Steve Young retired and moved to Front Royal from Alexandria in 2020, he couldn’t wait to explore the scenic roads on his bike. “I’ve been a cyclist for 50 years and I started riding out here, but I was always riding alone,” said Young, who attends St. John the Baptist Church in Front Royal.
Pope Leo XIV
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Crying out to God during moments of extreme trial does not mark a crisis of faith but can reflect an act of total surrender to and enduring trust in God, Pope Leo XIV said.
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Pauline Claire Dugan Saunders, the mother of Msgr. William P. Saunders and Joseph F. Saunders Jr., died July 17 aged 98.
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Jane Astorino Rippy, the mother of Msgr. Robert J. Rippy, diocesan judicial vicar, died Aug. 30 at the age of 98.
