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Ireton’s Symantha Shackleford had nine points as Ireton took on O’Connell at Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria Dec. 18. The Cardinals defeated the Knights 52-47.  Photos by Joe Cashwell for the Catholic Herald. See and buy photos from the game at catholicherald.smugmug.com/GirlsBasketball121816.

When recycling your Catholic Heralds, consider making Christmas ornaments. 

Mother Seton’s life coincides with the birth of the United States and the rise of the Catholic Church in America. 

An icy rain may have dampened spirits at Arlington National Cemetery Dec. 17, but more than 44,000 volunteers, including members of local Catholic high schools, laid wreaths at 245,000 headstones as part of the 25th annual tradition started by Wreaths Across America.

For nine days beginning Dec. 15, Filipino Catholics participate in Simbang Gabi, a novena preparing for the birth of Christ. Simbang Gabi is a traditional daily Mass in English with music in Tagalog, the national language of the Philippines.

As we celebrate the great feast of Christmas, may we be renewed in our commitments to stay close to the Lord by faithfully attending Mass, by frequently celebrating God’s mercy in the Sacrament of Penance, by praying daily and by imitating the Lord’s humble and sacrificial service especially in our compassionate care of those in most need. 

Dear Editor, When December dawns, thoughts turn to the greatest of all seasons — Christmas. A lot of customs have become associated with Christmas since the reason for this great season was born more than 2,000 years ago. The birth of Christ changed the world and offered hope and eternal life to all that believe […]

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