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By Msgr. Charles M. Mangan
As Nov. 2, All Souls’ Day, the commemoration of all the faithful departed, nears, we ask the good and merciful Lord to grant to the holy souls in purgatory everlasting life in paradise and unparalleled peace to their grieving families and friends on earth.
Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — The Catholic Church must put more effort into ensuring that the sacrament of confirmation is not the "sacrament of goodbye" for young people, who receive it and then do not come to church again until they want to get married, Pope Francis said.
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Schools
By Anna Donofrio
Little voices rose and fell throughout the church as adults gently hushed. Families with children of all ages gathered for the annual Mass for Homeschool Families at Holy Trinity Church in Gainesville Oct. 25, celebrated by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge. In his homily, Bishop Burbidge acknowledged several chancery employees seated in the front pews, including […]
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By Anna Donofrio
It was the summer of 2006, and Father John C. Cregan had a problem. As the newly assigned bishop’s delegate for clergy in the diocesan clergy office, he had hoped that his predecessor’s secretary would help him learn the dynamic of the busy office. But then the secretary retired. “In the middle of that, my […]
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Reverend Jose Eugenio Hoyos from service in the Archdiocese of Cali, Colombia, to retired status, in a private residence, effective Nov. 1, 2024.
Global
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Highlighting progress made in safeguarding and recommendations for rectifying ongoing gaps, the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors dedicated its first annual report to all victims and survivors of sexual abuse by members of the Catholic Church.
Global
VATICAN CITY — Cardinal Renato Martino, the former Vatican observer at the United Nations and former president of the pontifical councils for justice and peace and for migrants and travelers, died Oct. 28 at the age of 91.
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St. John the Evangelist Church in Warrenton celebrated its 45th annual Oktoberfest Oct. 11-12. Individuals and families enjoyed rides and inflatables; carnival games; a silent auction; and, of course, traditional German music and food. The annual event is the parish and school’s largest fundraiser, drawing thousands of attendees from the greater Warrenton community, as well […]
National
By Francesca Pollio Fenton
The Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees are currently going head-to-head in this year’s World Series. The last time the two popular teams faced each other on baseball’s biggest stage was in 1981.
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An outdoor terrace, new student lounge, quiet study areas, and dedicated Bible study rooms are just some of the enhancements the growing Catholic Campus Ministry at George Mason University in Fairfax envisions in announcing its largest capital campaign in more than 30 years. Father Joseph Farrell, chaplain, and ministry staff previewed the plans with students […]
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