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Arts
By Zoey Maraist
Each Sunday, Catholics around the world gather in the nave of the church with eyes fixed toward the sanctuary. All the liturgical furnishings and art within the sanctuary provide both function and beauty for the holy sacrifice of the Mass.
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Bishop Michael F. Burbidge, who was appointed the Arlington Diocese’s fourth bishop today, will speak on his new assignment this morning. Watch a live feed of the press conference here or at arlingtondiocese.org at 10 a.m. Be sure to check the Herald’s Facebook and Twitter feeds for continuing coverage. Read more about Bishop Burbidge.
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By Catholic Herald Staff Report
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde and has appointed as his successor Raleigh Bishop Michael F. Burbidge, 59. Bishop Loverde, who turned 76 in September, has led the Arlington Diocese since 1999. Canon law requires all bishops to submit their resignation at age 75. The changes were announced Oct. […]
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“Celebrating 40 Years of Loving Them Both” is the theme for Birthright’s gala and fundraiser Oct. 22, at the Fredericksburg Country Club, 11031 Tidewater Trail, Fredericksburg, 6-10 p.m. The local chapter of Birthright, Fredericksburg’s first pro-life service organization, was started in 1976 by Irene Hagerty to help women facing unplanned pregnancy. Mother and child — […]
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By Michael Flach
Bishop Michael F. Burbidge expressed deep gratitude to Pope Francis on his appointment as the fourth bishop of Arlington on the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. He pledged his continued loyalty and obedience to the Holy Father. The bishop also thanked Bishop Paul S. Loverde for being “a treasured friend” and said he will […]
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Meet with Catholic women over 40 to hear strategies of encouragement and support in facing life challenges at the Future with Hope Women conference, Oct. 21-22, at the Hyatt Regency, 12777 Fair Lakes Circle, Fairfax. Patricia Lorenz, an inspirational humorist, discusses finding love and laughter; Vicki Thorn, founder of Project Rachel, will discuss finding healing; […]
Schools
By Zoey Maraist
Signs of Casey McLellan’s little sister, Shannon Sullivan, fill her classroom at Paul VI Catholic High School in Fairfax. It’s fitting, considering it was Shannon’s classroom a little more than 10 years ago. Shannon was one of the first students in the school’s special-needs, inclusion program — Options. There’s a Yankees clock on the windowsill […]
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By Zoey Maraist
Every day first responders face great danger in order to protect others. They respond to assaults, car accidents, domestic abuse and drug use. They witness great ugliness, yet are called to remain calm, treat every person with respect and look out for the safety of themselves and others. It’s not always easy, said Matt V., […]
Global
By Cindy Wooden
BAKU, Azerbaijan — As the spiritual leader of a tiny religious minority in Azerbaijan, Pope Francis told the leaders of the country’s other religious communities that they share a responsibility to help people grow in faith, but also in tolerance for the faith of others. “The blood of far too many people cries out to […]
Global
By Cindy Wooden
BAKU, Azerbaijan — Catholics cannot “economize” when it comes to spending time in prayer with God and in service to other people, Pope Francis told members of Azerbaijan’s tiny Catholic community. Arriving in the predominantly Shiite Muslim nation Oct. 2 after two days in neighboring Georgia, the pope went directly from the airport to Azerbaijan’s […]
