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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — By now Christmas trees, lights and Santa Claus have taken over homes, streets and cities across the United States.
Every year, the diocesan Office of Youth, Campus, and Young Adult Ministries invites each parish, Catholic high school and campus ministry to honor outstanding volunteers who serve youth or young adults. The 18th annual Youth, Campus, and Young Adult Ministries appreciation dinner was held Dec. 14 at St. Joseph Church in Herndon.
Last year during the first Christmas of the pandemic, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge wanted to give the people of the diocese a little gift that would raise their spirits. So he sent out a “virtual Christmas card” in which he conveyed his Christmas greetings, along with a video recording of a beloved carol, sung by students from the four diocesan Catholic high schools.
Around 22 percent of registered parishioners on average attended weekend Masses this fall.
VATICAN CITY — Responding to 11 questions it said had been raised about Pope Francis' document restricting celebrations of the pre-Vatican II Mass, the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments offered a few concessions to bishops but insisted the entire Latin-rite Catholic Church must move toward celebrating only one form of the Mass and sacraments.
Parishioners and family members remember those who served days before Christmas.
Nestled near the often-gridlocked intersection of three major Alexandria arteries — King Street, Quaker Lane and Braddock Road — Blessed Sacrament Church is a peaceful respite for spiritual renewal and fortification for countless Catholics.
"Wait for me!" Our 4-year-old runs after his big brothers, coat flapping and boots thumping. As I watch the kids race through the yard, his words echo memories of Decembers past when I waited for a new baby.
Last year, many of us struggled to adapt to how different Christmas looked compared to previous years. This year, we are moving closer to something more familiar with gatherings and celebrations. While we still need to navigate some challenges, we can keep in mind three specific things this Christmas season.
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