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By Kate Quiñones
The recent election of Pope Leo XIV has sparked new interest in Catholicism, with Google data showing a spike in searches on “how to become Catholic” shortly after the death of Pope Francis in April. Meanwhile, across many dioceses — and especially among young people — anecdotal reports indicate an upswing in people joining the Catholic Church in recent years.
Parishes
By Todd Key
A vision 10 years in the making became a reality at St. Ambrose Church in Annandale June 4 when Bishop Michael F. Burbidge blessed a Marian statue that is the centerpiece of a new prayer garden.
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By Ann M. Augherton
In what will be the second largest priesthood ordination class in diocesan history, a dozen men are scheduled to be ordained by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge June 7 at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington at 11 a.m.
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By Jim Hale
Catholicism wasn’t on his mind the day a bizarre experience happened to Deacon Mike Sampson in 2012. The Washington lawyer had been exploring Christianity, but that amounted to visiting Protestant churches.
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By Zoey Maraist
Some 30 years ago, Deacon Emmanuel Carreño García’s father traveled all around the United States looking for the perfect place to bring his family.
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By Anna Donofrio
If you ask the sharp-witted Vera Scholtis, 101, what is her secret to a long life, you might get several answers. She eats chocolate every day, rarely drinks and has never smoked. But her daughter Renee Pillor believes the source of Vera’s longevity is heaven-sent: “She prays every day.” Vera, a parishioner of St. John […]
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By Zoey Maraist
Deacon John Fimmuchime was getting ready for bed one day when his bishop called to ask if he still wanted to be a priest.
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By Cindy Wooden
ROME — The Council of Nicaea 1,700 years ago recognized that Christian unity had to be based on a common faith and should be demonstrated by a common celebration of Easter, the most sacred feast of the Christian year, said speakers at a Rome conference.
Local
By Anna Donofrio
Youth ministry always has resonated with Deacon Richard M. Malebranche. “I’d have to say it absolutely played a role in my vocation story,” he said. Deacon Malebranche, 37, is a native of the diocese, growing up in Dale City the youngest of three kids. His parents, Margaret and Jacques, raised their family in the faith, […]
Parishes
Holy Spirit Church in Annandale has embraced the six pillars of the Diocesan Strategic Plan with a series of new and growing initiatives, according to Father John O’Donohue, pastor, and Director of Parish Operations Patty Tang.
