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The diocesan Office of Faith Formation gathered 85 parish directors of religious education at Christ the Redeemer Church in Sterling Aug. 19, for Mass, lunch, and a series of speakers who shared insights and inspiration on the Catholic faith for the teaching year ahead.
Pope Leo XIV
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV appealed to Israel and Hamas to stop the violence that has caused "so much terror, destruction and death."
Pope Leo XIV
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — Christian hope is not about avoiding pain and suffering but about knowing that God gives people the strength to persevere and to love even when things go wrong, Pope Leo XIV said.
Local
By Ana Lucia Batista
Bishop Michael F. Burbidge celebrated an Appreciation Mass for Hispanic Ministry volunteers at Good Shepherd Church in Alexandria Aug. 22, followed by a dinner to honor their service to the diocese.
Pope Leo XIV
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — Every Catholic at Mass, but especially the altar servers, should rejoice that they are in the presence of Jesus, Pope Leo XIV said.
Global
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV will preside over his first canonization Mass Sept. 7, declaring the sainthood of two young Italians whose devotion to the Eucharist nourished a deep involvement in the cultures of their day.
National
The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, Md., will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the canonization of the first native-born saint in the United States with three days of family events, Sept. 12-14.
Local
By Anna Donofrio
Nearly 200 participants, including mental health professionals and supportive family and friends, gathered at the church Aug. 23 for the annual Mental Health Day of Prayer, with the theme “I Am with You Always.”
Pope Leo XIV
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — When Jesus described the path to salvation as a "narrow gate," he was not placing limits on God's mercy but was challenging people who were convinced they had done enough to be saved, Pope Leo XIV said.
Schools
In response to student, parent, and faculty feedback from the diocesan reaccreditation survey, St. Paul VI Catholic High School has revised its daily schedule to help reduce student anxiety and support wellness and student engagement. One change shifts lunch blocks to allow for longer lunches of approximately 40 minutes, which will give students time to […]
