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By Fr. Joseph Rampino
Jn 20:19-23 In celebrating the great solemnity of Pentecost today, the church turns her mind to consider perhaps the most mysterious, and certainly most overlooked person of the Blessed Trinity, the Holy Spirit. So often, Christians associate the Holy Spirit and his action with religious enthusiasm, with exotic spiritual gifts, with mystical experiences, with the […]
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By Tessa Gervasini
The Archdiocese of Washington has announced plans to “cut spending, reduce its workforce, and restructure departments” to combat “crippling economic challenges.”
Local
By Jennifer Neville
After growing up attending St. Thomas Aquinas Regional School in Woodbridge and Bishop O’Connell High School in Arlington, Katie Moore had a successful career as a speech therapist. But God had other plans for her.
National
By Tessa Gervasini
This month the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is hosting two pilgrimages to commemorate the 50-year anniversary of the canonization of the first American-born saint.
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By Irene Pruitt
Peter lay awake, listening to the ticking clock. The rhythm usually lulled him to sleep — tonight, it felt like a countdown to an explosion. The rumors had started — departmental restructuring, layoffs, pay cuts. Now, after that email, the worst-case scenario seemed almost certain. For years, he had built his life around stability — […]
Pope Leo XIV
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — God loves every person and wants to help everyone discover their inherent value and dignity, especially those who feel unworthy or unappreciated, Pope Leo XIV said.
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By Kate Quiñones
The recent election of Pope Leo XIV has sparked new interest in Catholicism, with Google data showing a spike in searches on “how to become Catholic” shortly after the death of Pope Francis in April. Meanwhile, across many dioceses — and especially among young people — anecdotal reports indicate an upswing in people joining the Catholic Church in recent years.
Parishes
By Todd Key
A vision 10 years in the making became a reality at St. Ambrose Church in Annandale June 4 when Bishop Michael F. Burbidge blessed a Marian statue that is the centerpiece of a new prayer garden.
Local
By Ann M. Augherton
In what will be the second largest priesthood ordination class in diocesan history, a dozen men are scheduled to be ordained by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge June 7 at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington at 11 a.m.
Local
By Jim Hale
Catholicism wasn’t on his mind the day a bizarre experience happened to Deacon Mike Sampson in 2012. The Washington lawyer had been exploring Christianity, but that amounted to visiting Protestant churches.
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