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By Fr. Tadeusz Pacholczyk
James Parker came out at age 17 and later entered into a relationship with another man. He worked as a gay activist for a while, but his personal experiences of intimacy and human sexuality eventually led him to grasp that “same-sex marriage just doesn’t exist; even if you want to say that it does.” He […]
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The Diocese of Arlington will partner with premier architectural and development firms as it proceeds with the relocation of Paul VI Catholic High School from its 18-acre campus in Fairfax to its new 68-acre campus in South Riding. The diocese selected VMDO Architects, a leader in school design and sustainable architecture, to design Paul VI’s […]
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By Ashleigh Buyers
“For I was hungry and you gave me food … I was sick and you visited me, I was imprisoned and you came to me” Mt 25:35-36. Since their retirement, John and Jeanne Muenzen strive to live these words from Matthew’s Gospel every day. They meet with prisoners, deliver food to the hungry and do […]
Global
By Cindy Wooden
IDOMENI, Greece – Weary faces, fussy babies, little boys teasing little girls to the point of tears and repeated uses of the Arabic word inshallah (God willing) reflect the uncertainty faced by refugees trying to reach northern Europe. Thousands of people fleeing Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan pass through the makeshift transit center daily at Idomeni, […]
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By Katie Scott
It was well past Isaac’s bedtime, but he was alert and calm as Deacon Leo Flynn knelt down near the altar to pray over the 5-year-old and his mother, Sarah, who brushed away tears. Isaac has an autoimmune illness contracted from a bad reaction to medication he received at 2 months old. He also has […]
Schools
By Jonathan Gutierrez
On the morning of Sept. 26, close to 200 students, chaperones and faculty from Bishop O’Connell High School in Arlington boarded buses to Philadelphia to participate in the World Meeting of Families and the papal Mass. The group stayed in Havertown, Pa., as guests of Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church and St. Denis […]
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By Junno Arocho Esteves
VATICAN CITY – With 30,000 people gathered in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis asked forgiveness for recent scandals that have occurred within the church. “Before beginning my catechesis, I would like – in the name of the church – to ask your forgiveness for the scandals which have occurred recently both in Rome and at […]
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By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY – Marking the 50th anniversary of the Synod of Bishops, Pope Francis outlined his vision for a church that is “synodal” at every level, with everyone listening to one another, learning from one another and taking responsibility for proclaiming the Gospel. “The journey of synodality is the journey that God wants from his […]
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When Pope Francis spoke to Congress in September he told members, “You are called to defend and preserve the dignity of your fellow citizens in the tireless and demanding pursuit of the common good, for this is the chief aim of all politics.” He further encouraged legislators and “the entire people of the United States” […]
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By Dave Borowski
Homelessness was all the talk at St. Ann Church and School in Arlington last week. The school’s annual Walk for Borromeo Housing was held Oct. 16, but days earlier, an unusual discovery was made – a homeless man had allegedly been living in the attic of the church for three years. On Columbus Day, a […]
