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By Laura Ieraci
CHICAGO — “It is happening.” Three words in a text message from a friend in London alerted Paul Gavrilyuk that Russia’s invasion on Ukraine had begun. From his home in St. Paul, Minnesota, he immediately called his brother in Lithuania, who agreed their elderly parents should evacuate Kyiv. It took about 200 phone calls between […]
Global
By Cindy Wooden
LUBLIN, Poland — In a cavernous warehouse on the edge of Lublin, Piotr Piskorski sees too much empty space, especially near the pallets of baby formula, canned soups and vegetables and individual servings of instant noodles. He didn’t mention the lone box of extra-large jars of dill pickles. Caritas Lublin moved its Ukrainian aid distribution […]
Pope Francis
By Junno Arocho Esteves
VATICAN CITY — The mercy shown by God to his children can transform hearts and makes Christians become channels of that mercy to those in need, Pope Francis said. “In the midst of our own crises and our difficulties, divine mercy often makes us aware of the sufferings of our neighbor,” the pope said April […]
Local
On Divine Mercy Sunday, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge led a holy hour with special intentions for peace in Ukraine and the world April 24 at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington. The event included Scripture readings, intercessory prayers and recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet.
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican will never stop its diplomatic efforts to mediate an end to the war against Ukraine, Pope Francis said. However, the meeting between the pope and Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill of Moscow planned for June has been canceled out of concern it could cause “confusion,” and there will be no papal […]
Local
By Zoey Maraist
Bishop Michael F. Burbidge ordained eight men to the transitional diaconate at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington April 23: Jonathan Bennett, Andrew Clark, Timothy Courtney, Zinjin Iglesia, Michael Nugent, Stanley Poczatek IV, Charles Wilton and David Witherow.
Columns
By Michael Horne
As parents, we are painfully aware of the many dangers facing children in our world. And while we don’t want to live in fear, or seek to wrap our kids in bubble wrap, unintentionally stifling their maturation, we need to recognize that not all risks are immediately visible. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and […]
Columns
By Fr. Kenneth Doyle
Difference between priest and monsignor Q. Could you explain for me the difference (if any) between “priest” and “monsignor?” Under what circumstances is a priest given the title of “monsignor”? (Burke, Va.) A. “Monsignor” is a title bestowed on a priest who has distinguished himself by exceptional service to the church. It is a title […]
Parishes
By Catholic Herald Staff
What’s distinctive about your parish? What is your parish’s charism? St. Veronica Church always has been oriented toward passing on the faith. We have been blessed with priests who understand and clearly teach the faith through Mass and the sacraments. Parishioners and visitors often remark that they are very impressed by the teaching homilies they […]
Columns
By Debra Beard
When word got out last August that Catholic Charities was resettling Afghan refugees, our phone began ringing off the hook. We received generous offers from parishioners and community members all over the diocese who wanted to help. As a result, we were able to serve more than 800 refugees in the first six months, supporting […]
