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Pope Francis

Pope urges Christians to joyfully cultivate fruits of the Spirit

By Justin McLellan
VATICAN CITY — Not every Christian is called to be an apostle, prophet or evangelist, Pope Francis said, but all Christians can cultivate the fruits of the Holy Spirit by becoming "charitable, patient, humble, peacemakers."
Local

Catechists reinvigorated at annual conference

By Anna Donofrio
Catechists across the diocese congregated for community, encouragement and education at the annual Diocesan Catechetical Conference at the Sheraton Hotel in Reston Nov. 16. The day began with Mass celebrated by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge. In his homily, Bishop Burbidge told the catechists that he had just returned from the United States Conference of Catholic […]
Local

‘A baby doesn’t stop your dreams’

By Anna Donofrio
When Maria became pregnant, her first reaction was fear. “As soon as I knew I was pregnant, I didn’t know what to do. I kept it a secret from my family for quite a while, because I was just so scared of disappointing my family,” she said.  When she finally told her parents, “They didn’t […]
Columnists

Giving thanks for a hard year

By Elizabeth Foss
This year, Thanksgiving feels different. The table may be set with the familiar bounty of fried turkey, mashed potatoes, and cranberry orange relish, but I can’t help but notice the weight of what lies behind this day — of the challenges and the struggles that have marked the months leading up to it. It’s been […]
Local

Thanksgiving recipes from priests and sisters

By Anna Donofrio
Everyone has a favorite Thanksgiving food, even clergy and religious throughout the diocese. For those looking for a new addition to their Thanksgiving dinners, consider a recipe or two shared by diocesan priests and religious sisters. Dede and Peggy’s Green Bean Casserole From: Fr. James R. Joseph, parochial vicar of St. Leo the Great Church […]
Local

Who is Jean Donovan?

By Ashleigh Kassock
The legacy of a Catholic Mary Washington College alumna (now University of Mary Washington) in Fredericksburg continues to inspire students 50 years after her graduation.
Local
Schools

A winter wonderland at Paul VI’s annual holiday market

By Anna Donofrio
St. Paul VI Catholic High School in Chantilly gave holiday shoppers a dose of early Christmas cheer at the school’s eighth annual “Sip and Shop” Christmas market Nov. 13, held by the Panther Parent Organization. Shoppers enjoyed refreshments as they wandered and admired the handiwork of more than 50 local vendors. Goods ranged from freshly […]

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