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Teresa Hoang of Woodbridge and a parishioner of Holy Martyrs of Vietnam in Arlington was one of five Salesian Lay Missioners commissioned by the Salesians of Don Bosco at a prayer service in August that concluded a six-day retreat at Don Bosco Retreat Center in Haverstraw, N.Y. 

Benedictine Brother John McFadden, son of Tom McFadden, vice president at Christendom College in Front Royal, was ordained to the priesthood Oct. 24 at Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey in Hulbert, Okla. 

National Vocation Awareness Week, a celebration of vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life in the church, will be held Nov. 7-13.

Catholic Charities of the Arlington diocese aims to collect more than 100,000 pounds of food by the end of November in anticipation of needs through the winter holidays. More than 40 parishes, schools and Catholic civic groups have participated in or are scheduled to host a food drive. 

For 35 years, the Arlington Council of the Knights of Columbus has been known for its huge community Thanksgiving dinners that provided meals for 200 to 300 guests in person, with hundreds more meals delivered to shelters, low-income communities and Meals on Wheels recipients.   

Founder Marion Scaffidi, a parishioner of St. Michael Church in Annandale, was honored for her service to the group.  

Parents pitch in to raise money and serve students and staff during a difficult time.  

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