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Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington, has announced the following clergy appointment effective August 1, 2025:
Pope Leo XIV
By Victoria Cardiel
Castel Gandolfo prepares to welcome Pope Leo XIV July 6. The imposing papal villa in this town on the shores of Lake Albano, a fortified 17th-century palace, was converted into a museum for tourists in 2016 by the decision of Pope Francis.
National
By Andrew Likoudis
Have an innovative idea for a Catholic-minded startup or ministry? The SENT Summit may be just what you need to pitch your plan. The summit is part of SENT Ventures’ broader vision to foster Catholic entrepreneurship in the secular world — fostering faith-driven entrepreneurship and innovation. SENT Ventures’ fourth annual SENT Summit, to be held Sept. 8–11, expects […]
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By Anna Donofrio
After 25 years behind the screen of the Monastery of the Poor Clares in Alexandria, Sister Mary Charitas of the Child Jesus stood in an open doorway before family and friends, carrying a lit candle. She possessed all the elegance of a bride, wearing a crown of baby’s breath on her head and a white […]
Parishes
By Anna Donofrio
As you approach Aldie on Route 50, a church spire gradually rises above the newly built housing complexes and data centers. It’s Corpus Christi Church, a Holy Year 2025 Pilgrimage site and a parish reminiscent of a European cathedral, plunked in the middle of Loudoun County suburbia. The parish waited 21 years for a church […]
Parishes
By Anna Donofrio
The Northern Neck might not appear a vacation destination to some. But according to Father Andrew J. Heintz, parochial vicar of St. Paul Mission in Hague, the area is a boomtown of historical sites. St. Paul is one of eight Holy Year churches designated pilgrimage sites by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge. During the Jubilee Year, […]
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Diocesan Catholic Charities Mother of Mercy Free Medical Clinics earned the 2025 Gold Rating from the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Quality Standards Program for the sixth consecutive year.
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The Catholic Media Association recognized the Catholic Herald with 19 awards in its annual, national competition, with an additional two awards garnered by the diocesan Office of Communications, the organization announced at its annual awards banquet in Phoenix June 27.
Pope Leo XIV
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Archbishops around the world can provide by their example the fraternity and unity in diversity the entire Catholic Church needs today, Pope Leo XIV said.
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