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By David Agren
MEXICO CITY – The Mexican bishops’ conference and the Vatican have confirmed Pope Francis will visit Mexico in 2016, marking his first trip to this heavily Catholic country in throes of unrest over unresolved issues such as violence, crime and corruption. Auxiliary Bishop Eugenio Lira Rugarcia of Puebla, conference secretary-general, told Catholic News Service that […]
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By Lauren Mann
Father Ronald S. Escalante, pastor of St. Francis de Sales Church in Purcellville, came up with a creative program to encourage his parishioners to pray the rosary. Beginning the weekend of Sept. 13, Father Escalante issued a “rosary challenge” to his parishioners. The program is set up in the form of a challenge, where parishioners […]
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By Russell Shaw
In years gone by, it was hardly unusual for periodic assemblies of the world Synod of Bishops to pass largely unnoticed by the media and just about everybody else. Not this time. The Oct. 4-25 Synod on the Family, the second to be held in barely a year, is being viewed with something approaching apprehension […]
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By Susan Gilbert
Three special blessings kicked off the 25th anniversary celebrations at St. Theresa Church in Ashburn during the month of the holy rosary. The new school administrative addition was blessed after the Vigil Mass Oct. 3, with a reception that evening and an open house after Masses the following day. The new front wing coordinates with […]
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By Soren Johnson
Unbelievably, gold leaves are already spilling over the edges of our gutters. A/C window units – now silent – have yet to be moved to the basement. The entire yard cries out for a deep clean. The peeling back deck still needs that new coat of sealant. The other day I saw a friend (I’ll […]
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With the Virginia General Assembly election Nov. 3, the Virginia Catholic Conference created a voters’ guide to help identify contested races and engage candidates on issues of concern to Catholics. The guide consists of two parts. One side contains a Virginia map that highlights the 60 contested Senate and House races. The second side provides […]
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By Dave Borowski
It was raining gently Sept. 29 as 35 former soldiers slowly came off the bus at the entrance to the Columbus Club at E.D. White Knights of Columbus council home in Arlington. Some used canes, and many were guided off the bus by volunteer helpers. The driver opened the storage area and handed wheelchairs and […]
National
By Maureen Boyle
WASHINGTON – The archbishop of Atlanta called on worshippers to invoke the Holy Spirit for guidance and support of people in the legal profession so that they may “reach greater wisdom” in administering justice. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, speaking at the 63rd annual Red Mass at the Cathedral of St. Matthew in Washington Oct. 4, […]
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By Mike Flach
Focusing on marriage, families and God’s “special angels,” Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde celebrated the annual Mass for Persons with Disabilities at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Vienna Oct. 4. In his homily, Bishop Loverde reflected on the two dominant themes found in Sunday’s Scripture readings: marriage and the dignity of children. The […]
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