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When people aren’t sure where to go or how to find help for their medical needs, they often turn to one of the places they trust most: their parish. Whether they make referrals to a nonprofit organization such as Catholic Charities, or walk alongside patients in their journeys, parish staff can sometimes be an invaluable support for those without resources.   

When a plea for cloth diapers for babies in Haiti was made by Mary Loftus, regent of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Anne in Piermont, N.Y., a local court responded. 

Contrary to popular opinion, the first Thanksgiving was not observed at Plymouth, Mass., in 1621. The “Pilgrims” — a later title given to the settlers — were Puritans who no longer wished to live in England due to religious persecution and for economic reasons. They believed the Church of England was too closely aligned with […]

Jim Schuster’s life was heading in the direction of the priesthood. Until it wasn’t. The now the director of evangelization and adult faith formation at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Arlington spent five years at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md., studying for the Diocese of Peoria, Ill. 

Warrenton turkey farmers encourage shoppers to buy from nearby farms this holiday. 

Our readings today give us three examples of life in imperfect situations. 

BALTIMORE – Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of the Diocese of Arlington, was elected chairman-elect of the Communications Committee of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops during the fall general assembly in Baltimore. “It is such an honor to have been selected by my brother bishops as the Chairman-elect of the United States Conference […]
BALTIMORE — Acknowledging wide divisions in the country over issues such as health care, immigration reform, taxes and abortion, the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops called for civility to return to the public debate.   Contemporary challenges are great, but that they can be addressed without anger and with love Cardinal Daniel […]

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