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By Katie Scott
The Catholic Church uses our senses - with the aroma of incense, the sounds of the choir, the images of the Nativity and the crucifixion - to draw us deeper into the cyclical mysteries of the liturgical seasons.
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By Katie Scott
Stacey Jackson knows what it’s like to be in the spotlight. The thespian’s talents secured her spots with Arena Stage and the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington and led to national tours of the “Wizard of Oz” and “Beauty and the Beast.” But for her television debut, she put her acting skills aside to share […]
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By Catholic Herald Staff Report
Deacon Samuel M. Taub, one of the longest serving deacons in the Arlington Diocese, died Nov. 17 at his McLean home surrounded by family. He was 93. The wake service will be held at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington on Friday, Nov. 21, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. The funeral Mass […]
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By Mike Flach
Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde has established Corpus Christi Mission in South Riding as an independent parish, effective Nov. 23, the feast of Christ the King. The bishop made the announcement Nov. 16 while celebrating Mass at the mission. Previously a mission of St. Stephen the Martyr Church in Middleburg, Corpus Christi becomes the 69th […]
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By Kevin Bohli
The Northern Virginia Junior Catholic Youth Organization (NVJCYO) crowned its 2014 championship teams over three weekends. Players from 19 schools played on 45 different teams competing in four conferences based on grade and skill level. The four conferences are: Wimbledon I (4th grade), Wimbledon II (5th grade), U.S. Open I (6th- 8th grade beginner/advanced beginner), […]
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By Katie Scott
Average age of induction into sex trafficking: 13. Total estimated global market value of human trafficking: $32 billion. Estimated number of people trapped in slavery around the world: 28.9 million. These numbers, the faces of tragedy behind them and what to do about it were the focus of “Human Trafficking: It’s Real; It’s Everywhere; and […]
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By Mike Flach
Christian Braunlich, vice president of the Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy, was honored Nov. 5 as the Business Person of the Year by the Catholic Business Network of Northern Virginia. The event was hosted by Marymount University in Arlington. Braunlich, who served eight years on the Fairfax County School Board, was recognized for the […]
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By Lauren Colegrove
The nonprofit faith-based healthcare organization Divine Mercy Care hosted a gala Nov. 8 at the Marriott Westfields Washington Dulles Hotel to support its medical practice, Tepeyac Family Center. The gala honored the 20th anniversary of Tepeyac, founded by Dr. John and Carolyn Bruchalski in 1994. From humble beginnings, the Northern Virginia medical practice has grown […]
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By Katie Scott
If you have been blessed with little ones, you no doubt have spent more than a few hours thinking, worrying and praying about their future. Will they be able to endure the small bruises and bigger heartaches life tosses at them? Will they keep their faith, uncover their talents and find joy in sharing them? […]
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By For The Catholic Herald
After 53 years serving the people of the Arlington Diocese and the Washington area, the Dominican Retreat in McLean will close at the end of 2015. The retreat house will continue to operate until August 2015. Programs that are already scheduled up to that time will be held. Dominican Sister Margaret Ormond, prioress, and Bill […]
