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Eight priests in the diocese will mark milestone ordination jubilees this year, including three — all order priests — who will mark their 50th anniversaries.
Local
By Jim Hale
Today, eight military chaplains are incardinated in the Arlington diocese, the most of any diocese in the country. “To wear this uniform is to take my place, however briefly, in that long line,” said Father Sean T. Koehr, U.S. Navy lieutenant and chaplain at the Navy’s only boot camp, located in Great Lakes, Ill.
Schools
By Jim Hale
“Mr. Conroy has devoted his life to this school,” said Kathleen Burnett, second grade teacher. “He weaves faith into the education of the students every day. He has been such a strong force in the school for decades.”
Pope Leo XIV
By Victoria Cardiel
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics and communicators to promote forms of communication that respect the truth of the human person in the age of artificial intelligence, while also calling for renewed care for creation and peace as Laudato Si’ Week begins.
Columns
By Fr. Rich Miserendino
It’s mildly amusing that our Gospel for today’s celebration of the Ascension makes no mention of the actual event itself. Rather, Matthew treats us to the “Great Commission,” the final standing instructions of the Lord, which bring his entire Gospel to a close. We know that Christ ascended to heaven from Luke and Acts. Yet, by omitting a description of the Ascension, it’s as if Matthew wanted to emphasize the “So what?” of the entire affair.
Arts
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Ibay is praying 100 rosaries “so that we will have great attendance and a great opera night,” he said. “Playing at Trattoria da Franco is a unique experience. It is unlike the Kennedy Center where it’s very formal and you can’t bring any food or drink into the concert hall.”
Parishes
By Anna Donofrio
Father David P. Meng, pastor of St. Timothy Church in Chantilly, will become pastor of Holy Spirit Church in Annandale, effective June 25.
Parishes
By Anna Donofrio
Father Gregory S. Thompson, parochial vicar of St. Louis Church in Alexandria, will become pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Manassas, effective June 25.
Parishes
After college, he came to the Washington area because of his interest in politics, but after moving to the Arlington diocese, he soon realized that the Catholic faith was of far greater importance.
Parishes
Father Donelan described “the power of forgiving sins” as “something indescribable. ” Everybody carries some kind of burden,” he said. “To help people to walk with that burden and to realize that happiness and joy is still possible, even with whatever sin and whatever pain they carry, is a really great gift and privilege to be able to give somebody.”
