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By Msgr. Charles M. Mangan
The arrival of the annual Solemnity of Corpus Christi — the most holy Body and Blood of Christ—impresses upon us the unmistakable, unsurpassable gift that Jesus left behind. It has been nearly 2,000 years since the church first exulted in the most holy Eucharist, which St. Thomas Aquinas hailed as “the Sacrament of Sacraments.”
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By Anna Donofrio
The call to the vocation of a hermit is a rare one, but a call that is very much alive in the Catholic Church. One diocesan priest has accepted the call and will enter the hermitage for continued discernment June 26. After nearly a quarter-century of ministry in the priesthood, Father Juan A. Puigbó, pastor […]
Schools
By Anna Donofrio
Alumni, students and their families gathered at All Saints Catholic Church in Manassas to celebrate Seton School’s 50th anniversary with a special Mass of Thanksgiving, celebrated by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge, June 14. In his homily, Bishop Burbidge commended school founder and Executive Director Anne Carroll for her dedication to Catholic education for more than […]
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By Anna Donofrio
Across the expansive, green grounds of St. John the Apostle Church in Leesburg lies a small cemetery. Beside the cemetery stands a tiny, historic stone cabin, complete with a brick chimney and an adjacent well. Despite its austere exterior, inside the cabin sits a sacred space, a chapel. Bishop Michael F. Burbidge dedicated the St. […]
National
WASHINGTON — “As your shepherds, your fear echoes in our hearts and we make your pain our own. Count on the commitment of all of us to stand with you in this challenging hour,” said Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, addressing the surge in immigration enforcement actions.
Pope Leo XIV
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV will spend two weeks of July at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, bringing back a centuries-old tradition that had been suspended by Pope Francis.
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By Anna Donofrio
Father James F. Waalkes, parochial vicar of St. Bernadette Church in Springfield, mounted the stage at Pearl Street Warehouse in Washington, carrying an acoustic guitar. As young adults mingled and chatted, he gently strummed the tune to “The Cosmos Aligning,” a song he wrote. More than 150 Catholics from the Archdiocese of Washington and the […]
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By Anna Donofrio
Religious educators learned new tips for energizing parish communities at a conference, “From Flame to Mission,” sponsored by the diocesan Office of Evangelization and Faith Formation June 4. More than 45 attendees gathered at the Army Navy Country Club in Fairfax for the conference, which featured speakers from religious education nonprofits throughout the country. Msgr. […]
National
By Andrea M. Picciotti-Bayer
The resounding 9-0 Supreme Court victory June 5 for Catholic Charities Bureau of Wisconsin is a much-needed reminder of what unites us a nation: our commitment to safeguard crucial civil rights like religious freedom. An added bonus has been the opportunity to catechize on Catholic social teaching. Catholic Charities Bureau v. Wisconsin Labor and Industry […]
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By Elizabeth Foss
“How’s your summer unfolding?” I asked. “Great!” she replied brightly. “Super busy. So much to do. Coming and going — trips and camps, swim lessons and the gym. Trying to keep up!” I nodded in recognition and smiled in return. We exchanged a vague promise to get together soon for an afternoon of catching up. […]
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