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By Sarah Richardson
A cradle Catholic from a large family, I grew up in St. Michael Parish in Annandale and attended Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria. From my first diocesan WorkCamp I was hooked, and three decades later, I still describe it as my favorite week of the year. It reinforced for me what I’d learned from […]
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By Mary Beth Bonacci
I loved Jimmy Buffett. Loved his music, loved the easygoing island life he sang about. And I loved his persona, his apparent perpetual cheerfulness. He seemed like a guy I would enjoy drinking a margarita with. Of course, I never did. The closest I ever got to him was a concert back in 1994. It […]
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Father Richard A. Miserendino, former parochial vicar of St. Bernadette Church in Springfield, is the new chaplain at the Catholic campus ministry at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg. The Catholic Herald asked him about his new role and what he’s excited about for the future. What’s surprised you most so far in this […]
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By Lucia A. Silecchia
For more than 30 years, I have been a very frequent traveler on the train between New York City and Washington. In the beginning, it was an adventure. Yet, as the decades passed, it became a mundane journey during which I stopped noticing the scenery pass by and distracted myself with reading, videos and, best […]
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By Lisandrea Wentland
Starting college is a big adjustment under any circumstances. Nick Ackerman and Teagan Byrne, both freshmen at Christendom College in Front Royal, made the leap directly from 13 years of homeschooling. They said homeschool’s lessons eased their transition. Teagan credits homeschooling for giving her the confidence to work independently. “Having had freedom within the structure […]
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By Sydney Cogar and Char Hrobsky
From tea drinking to bracelet making, Fiat is a young women’s ministry club at Bishop O’Connell High School in Arlington that emphasizes the importance of a Christ-centered community. Fiat comes from the Latin word for “let it be done,” which was Mary’s response to the Angel Gabriel when asked to become the mother of Jesus. […]
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Approximately 50 women religious, including 11 sisters newly assigned to the Arlington diocese, gathered for the Women Religious Convocation Sept. 9 at St. Benedict Monastery in Bristow. The sisters from various religious orders met for a discussion with Bishop Michael F. Burbidge, who celebrated Mass, followed by a luncheon. “It is always a joy to […]
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A 116-foot-high Gothic tower; 114 stained-glass windows; enough pews to seat 540 Massgoers. Christendom College’s new Christ the King Chapel in Front Royal is a magnificent feat of architecture. Just as impressive is the community effort that went into building this beautiful place of worship. Alumni, faculty, students, benefactors and other members of the community […]
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By Genevieve Thanh Cooper
Many young adults, despite being raised in Catholic families or with Catholic educations, are falling away from the faith in great numbers. However, there are individuals who accept the challenge of working with a Catholic missionary organization to reach young people across the country. Saint Paul’s Outreach (SPO) is a Catholic ministry organization that reaches […]
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A traveling art show and concert series, part of the second preparatory year for the Diocesan Golden Jubilee celebration, is themed, “Rejoice!” It features local musicians playing Marian-themed pieces and exhibitions of newly commissioned artwork painted by local Catholic artists, who were inspired by Catholic Charities ministries. Dates include Oct. 6, Oct. 11, Oct. 27, […]
