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By Anna Harvey
Bishop Michael F. Burbidge admitted 10 men as candidates for the permanent diaconate at St. James Church in Falls Church Jan. 27. The candidates are: Matthew Chapman, Andrés Colón, Michael Evans, Robert Levin Jr., Thomas Malanga, Arturo Matus, Geoffrey McGarrigle, Kelly McKeague, Victor Mendez and Christopher O’Connor. “You know and believe it is the Lord […]
Movies
By Francesca Pollio Fenton
Alejandro Monteverde, the director of last summer’s blockbuster “Sound of Freedom,” is back at it again — this time telling the inspiring story of the work Mother Cabrini undertook to protect impoverished children in New York City. Monteverde’s new film, “Cabrini,” tells the true story of Francesca Cabrini — also known as St. Frances Xavier […]
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Today’s wars and conflicts have put humanity on the brink of the abyss, Pope Francis said, calling for a worldwide cease-fire. “I will never tire of reiterating my call, addressed in particular to those who have political responsibility: stop the bombs and missiles now, end hostile stances” everywhere, the pope said in […]
Schools
By Jim Hale
Education trends come and go over the decades, but the popularity and enduring legacy of the spelling bee is one constant that has remained. Some Catholic schools bring a faith twist with a “religion bee.” “Every year during Catholic Schools Week, we set aside time for some fun, spirited competition that celebrates academics in a […]
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The arm of St. Jude, known as the apostle of the impossible, will visit the Arlington diocese next month. The relic is on pilgrimage in the U.S. through May and will stop in 100 cities. In Virginia, the relic will be on display at St. Agnes in Arlington; Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Winchester; […]
Pope Francis
By Justin McLellan
VATICAN CITY — God’s word cuts through the sea of chatter spoken aloud and uttered online to touch the hearts of Christians and inspire them to share the Gospel, Pope Francis said. “While society and social media reflect the violence of words, let us draw closer to and cultivate the quiet word that brings salvation, […]
Bishop Burbidge
By Bishop Michael F. Burbidge
During this National Catholic Schools Week, please join me in recognizing and celebrating our Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Arlington, which are known for their strong Catholic identity and excellence in education. The mission of Catholic schools is to assist parents in the education and faith formation of their children so they may grow […]
National
By Matt McDonald
Volunteering to help people was a big part of who Ryan Realbuto was. He scrubbed dishes in a soup kitchen, did yard work at a foster home, repainted the chapel at a home for women, and helped high-school kids figure out their future jobs. He was so generous, his mother believes, on the night of […]
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