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Pope Francis
By Justin McLellan
VATICAN CITY — In the mold of Sts. Peter and Paul, Catholics are called to be members of a church that constantly follows Jesus and proclaims his word by putting preaching at the center of its ministry, Pope Francis said. Dressed in red vestments to recall the apostles’ martyrdom, during his homily at a Mass […]
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By Kimberley Heatherington
Imagine yourself with less than $1,000 in savings. Suddenly, there’s an emergency: Your car breaks down; an unexpected medical expense is incurred. What do you do? Where do you go? For too many, the answer might be a payday loan — a small dollar, high-cost form of borrowing that in Virginia, according to the Center […]
Bishop Burbidge
By Bishop Michael F. Burbidge
Bishops say members of Congress who recently invoked teachings of the Catholic faith itself as justifying abortion or supporting a supposed right to abortion grievously distort the faith.
Bishop Burbidge
By Bishop Michael F. Burbidge
The Fourth of July celebration represents the birth of our nation and is a day to reflect on our freedom. Our forefathers established a country founded on core principles, including the freedom to practice our faith. This right is vital to our daily lives and must never be taken for granted. Since 1776, our nation […]
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By Zoey Maraist
A collaboration with Britepaths allows Catholic Charities clients to receive financial literacy training.
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By Kevin Schweers
What was once known as “Helltown” in the late 18th century — due to the working men who ventured over from the nearby Shenandoah River seeking alcohol — has emerged in the 21st century as a place for thousands of Catholics seeking a deeper relationship with God and one another. Front Royal is the […]
Parishes
By Dori Rutherford
On the feast of the Nativity of John the Baptist, parishioners at St. John the Baptist Church celebrated the 25th anniversary of the solemn dedication of their church in Front Royal, closing a 40 hours devotion with Mass and a picnic. Bishop Michael F. Burbidge was the principal celebrant and newly ordained Father Andrew W. […]
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Catholic education is an excellent form of evangelization, Pope Francis said. “Indeed, education does not consist of filling the head with ideas,” he told people at his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square June 28. Education is “accompanying and encouraging students on the path of human and spiritual growth, showing them […]
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By Anna Harvey
For newly ordained Father Nicholas A. Albin, ordination day is the next step into a lifelong journey as a priest in the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits. Founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola, who experienced a spiritual conversion after being wounded by a cannonball in 1521, the order is known for its […]
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