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VATICAN CITY -- The formal structures that sponsor Catholic-Jewish dialogue are important, but their decades of success have relied on strong personal friendships and mutual respect, both of which must continue to spread among all Catholics and Jews, officials involved in the dialogue said.
VATICAN CITY -- Plenary or full indulgences traditionally obtained during the first week of November for the souls of the faithful in purgatory can now be gained throughout the entire month of November, the Vatican said.
This Veterans Day I recall the bravery of my mother and her dear friend as they joined the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II.
Bishop Michael F. Burbidge leads “Uplift Arlington: One Nation Under God” at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington Oct. 28.br />br />
In union with people of goodwill throughout the Diocese of Arlington, the people of France and around the world, I express my deep sorrow and offer fervent prayers for those impacted by the terror attack at the Notre Dame Basilica in Nice, France, this morning. My prayers are with the individuals killed and those injured, as well as their families and the larger community.
Cardinal-designate Wilton D. Gregory, installed as Washington’s archbishop in May 2019, thanked Pope Francis “with a very grateful and humble heart” for naming him one of 13 new cardinals Oct. 25.
Sister M. Lenore McAllister, a member of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, died Oct. 25 at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton, Pa.
Benedictine Sister Henry Marie Zimmermann, who served in Arlington, Bristow and the Richmond diocese, died Oct. 24 at St. Benedict Monastery in Bristow. She was 89.
For more than 138 years, the Knights of Columbus has served families, the poor and the Church with profound dedication and compassion. Focused on the principles of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism, the immeasurable good work it has done started with the vision and courage of Father Michael J. McGivney. He is said to have had an “iron will” in his work to improve the lives of the faithful, especially the destitute. He recognized the needs of his own time and worked veraciously, with heroic virtue, to serve those on the margins of society, demonstrating to them the mercy and love of Our Lord.
Each year, National Vocation Awareness Week serves as a reminder that God continues to call people to explore the plans he has for them. Our 50 seminarians, along with the 75 men and women in formation for religious life, bear witness to this truth.
