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Christendom College in Front Royal broke ground on a new women’s residence hall Oct. 10. The first new residence hall in 15 years, the 96-bed St. Clare Hall is expected to be ready for occupancy by fall 2016. “It’s been a long time since the campus has seen a development of this size and value […]
National
By Elizabeth Fisher
PHILADELPHIA – For weeks, Catholics had been streaming to the “Knotted Grotto,” a dome-shaped lattice-work frame outside the chapel of the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia, tying white strips of paper offering prayers for healing of sick friends and relatives, world peace, protection of the environment, the elimination of poverty and […]
Global
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis called on people to replace their thirst for power with the joy of quiet and humble service, as he proclaimed four new saints, including the parents of St. Therese of Lisieux. All of Christ’s disciples, especially its pastors, are called to model themselves after Jesus and “suppress our instinctive desire […]
Schools
Good Counsel defeated O’Connell 3-2 in Arlington Oct. 9. All photos by Joe Cashwell for the Catholic Herald. Click here to buy photos from this game.
National
By Catholic News Service
NEW YORK – The president of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America said Oct. 13 that the organization’s clinics will no longer accept reimbursement for fetal tissue procured in abortions and provided to researchers. Cecile Richards said the decision was made “to completely debunk” a series of 11 videos released in recent weeks by the […]
Schools
Bishop O’Connell High School held its homecoming dance Oct. 10.
National
By Julie Asher
WASHINGTON – Father Ben Garrett said he has “never felt more useful in my life” as a priest than as a Navy chaplain meeting the pastoral and sacramental needs of service members. “Being a priest in the military is extremely fulfilling,” he said. “Not only is it a need for our people, but it’s also […]
National
By Lou Baldwin
PHILADELPHIA – Helen Alvaré is a law professor at George Mason University in Arlington, a consultant to the Vatican and the U.S. bishops about marriage and life issues, and has been a recognized defender of Catholic teaching on marriage and the family for many years. She also is a wife and mother. But being an […]
Schools
By Erin Stout
Love the tragic tale of “Romeo and Juliet”? Entranced by the magic in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”? Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School in Dumfries introduced an English class for the 2015-16 school year that mixes poetry and theater – and will bring it to life for middle-school audiences. John Paul English teacher […]
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