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School has begun for 36 of the 44 diocesan schools, as 16 opened their doors to students Aug. 20, while 20 more began classes Aug. 21.
Local
Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington, has announced the following clergy appointment:
Local
By Jim Hale
Youth ministry is flourishing in the diocese, where participation at the parish and diocesan level is breaking records every year. But in many ways, the job of church youth directors to connect with youths is harder than ever. “Technology is a big factor why so many teens struggle today because they think that they’re connected, […]
Pope Leo XIV
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — A plan for Pope Leo XIV to visit Lebanon as well as Turkey in late November and early December is being studied, a Vatican official said.
Schools
By Anna Donofrio
“You are where God needs you to be this year,” Bishop Michael F. Burbidge said to an overflowing church of more than 1,500 Catholic educators. Not a spare parking space was to be seen at the annual Opening Mass for Catholic Educators celebrated at All Saints Catholic Church in Manassas Aug. 19. Educators from Catholic […]
Parishes
Bishop Michael F. Burbidge installed Dominican Father Thomas Aquinas Anh Hoang Nguyen as pastor of Holy Martyrs of Vietnam Church in Arlington during a joy-filled Mass and reception Aug. 17.
National
By Madalaine Elhabbal
After years of planning, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Washington officially opened its new Frassati Chapel earlier this month. Members of the parish say they hope it will help galvanize Catholics to make perpetual adoration possible in the city.
Pope Leo XIV
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Jesus' love and forgiveness do not deny the truth of pain and betrayal, but they do prevent evil from having the last word, Pope Leo XIV said.
Pope Leo XIV
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV asked Catholics to observe Aug. 22 as a day of prayer and fasting for peace and justice, particularly in Ukraine and in the Holy Land.
National
By Zelda Caldwell
Ever since his brother was named pope, John Prevost hasn’t been shy about talking to the press. Pope Leo XIV’s first phone call with his brother went viral after a reporter captured it on video (“Why don’t you answer the phone,” the newly elected pontiff had snapped at his brother in a highly relatable sibling interaction captured for posterity).
