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When Father Michael J. Dobbins suggested that one of his parishioners take the VIRTUS training — which is required for all employees in the Diocese of Arlington, and 79 other dioceses, to help prevent, identify and act on abuse — he did not expect that it would have immediate results.
Babe Ruth, a famous baseball player who was long gone before I came along, held a very special place in my family.
One of my favorite stories of my mother’s time in the U.S. Coast Guard as a SPAR during World War II was her description of working as secretary to the captain of the port in Battery Park, New York City. She was one of the first — and few — women in the office and was quick to point out that the men were very respectful of the women.
Volunteers at Our Lady of Hope Church in Potomac Falls gathered to stuff stockings on Veterans Day Nov. 11 to be sent to deployed service members and veterans.
“Christmas with Mercy,” a special gifting program for the children of qualified clients of House of Mercy Food Pantry in Manassas, will take place Dec. 15. Individuals and community organizations provide gifts as a special Christmas donation for the children who receive food and clothing from the House of Mercy.
Pope Francis made a surprise visit to a mobile health care facility set up in St. Peter's Square to serve the city's homeless and poor.
Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria hosted its second annual Hackathon in early November.
Students and staff at Bishop O’Connell High School in Arlington have rallied around the newest club — the Soccer Club — established earlier this fall to help form a Special Olympics soccer team.
The U.S. bishops Nov. 14 defeated a resolution to encourage the Vatican to release all documents related to the investigation of allegations of misconduct by Archbishop Theodore E. McCarrick.
Gospel commentary: Listening for the tone of truth
In an age bombarded by information and words it can be instructive to slow down long enough to listen — to hear the Eternal Word speak.