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By Jim Hale
Six years ago, Maria Zoerlein, 17, discovered what it means to participate fully in the Mass. Blind since age 5 as the result of a rare tumor that damaged her optic nerve, Zoerlein learned about the Xavier Society for the Blind and uses its free Braille materials for Mass. “It’s very valuable. If I didn’t […]
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By Daniel Payne
The leader of the U.S. bishops’ domestic justice committee this week praised a pending congressional plan for an enhanced child tax credit for taxpayers, calling it “exactly the sort of policy” on which lawmakers should be focused. Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia said in a Jan. 24 statement that the recently […]
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By Anna Harvey
The term “homeschool” might bring to mind the image of a mother, seated with her children around the kitchen table, spending her day working with each child on a variety of school subjects. For some homeschoolers, this might be the case. Over the course of the past 20 years, however, the term “homeschool” has come […]
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Porto Charities is accepting nominations for their annual Advocacy Awards through Feb. 9. The awards celebrate the commitment of parishes, schools, educators, employers and peer mentors to include students and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their schools and workplaces. The awards are open to any individual working or serving in the Arlington […]
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By Anna Harvey
The frigid winter weather was no deterrent to celebrating religious freedom, at least for the Knights of Columbus. Flags snapped in the brisk January wind as dozens of Knights from Rappahannock Assembly No. 1613 paraded down the streets of historic Fredericksburg Jan. 14. The patriotic parade commenced the Knights’ 50th annual Religious Freedom Day. The […]
Bishop's Columns
By Bishop Michael F. Burbidge
Editor’s note: this text was drawn from a homily delivered at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington during the National Prayer Vigil for Life Jan. 18. Dear friends in Christ: I begin with words of thanks. Looking out at all of you here today, I see the zeal, perseverance, […]
Schools
The Prince William Chapter of the Catholic Business Network honored two outstanding Catholic educators from Prince William County through its annual Catholic Teacher Awards at a ceremony and dinner Jan. 17 at All Saints Catholic Church’s parish activities center in Manassas. The event featured a keynote address by Joseph Vorbach, diocesan superintendent of schools , […]
Schools
St. Anthony of Padua School in Falls Church marks its 70th anniversary this year. In preparation for Catholic Schools Week Jan. 28-Feb. 3, the school reflected on its history to honor the legacy of families who have been integral to the school’s journey, among them a third-generation family, the Metz-Friedrich-Watkins. Their experience reflects the school’s […]
Schools
Seven students from St. Paul VI Catholic High School in Chantilly competed in DECA’s District Leadership Conference Dec. 2. DECA is an organization that prepares high school and college students to be emerging leaders in business management, entrepreneurship, finance, hospitality and tourism, and marketing. Lauren Ivey (business finance) and Teagan Henry (sports and entertainment marketing) […]
Schools
Seton School’s spring musical, “White Christmas,” will have a new director, but continue long-term traditions. Mary Kate Vander Woude (Seton class of 2007) steps into the director’s shoes, replacing her aunt, Maryan Vander Woude, who directed musicals 1994-2001 and 2018-2023. Vander Woude was assistant director last year for “My Fair Lady” and praises her aunt […]
