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Pope Francis
By Mary Witko
In the rear of St. Dominic Church in Washington on a Saturday afternoon last May, Matt Klosterman felt the pressure. The parishioner of St. William of York Church in Stafford and technology trainer for the Arlington Diocese was about to audition for the Papal Mass Choir, that will sing at the Basilica of the National […]
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The Bishop Ireton High School Cardinals took a 23-21 win over the Bishop O’Connell High School Knights during a recent game.
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis asked for prayers for his trip to Cuba and the United States, calling it “a mission” he had high hopes for. He said while the main purpose of his 10th apostolic journey abroad, Sept. 19-28, was to attend the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia, he also highlighted his planned […]
Pope Francis
By Dave Borowski
There’s a famous drive along the West Coast of the United States that hugs the Pacific Ocean for about 1,700 miles from Washington State to Los Angeles. California’s segment of the route goes through Big Sur, Carmel-by-the-Sea and Monterey and offers drivers stunning views of the mountains and the Pacific Ocean. It’s been called the […]
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The Arlington Diocesan Choir has openings for new members. Previous choral experience and the ability to read music are preferable. The diocesan choir sings for major celebrations. The first event will be the Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Oct. 3. The choir also will sing for the […]
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By Stacy Rausch
Father Michael Collins spoke to a group of more than 35 about his new book Pope Francis: A Photographic Portrait of the People’s Pope at St. Ann Church in Arlington Sept. 14. Father Collins, curate of St. Mary’s Church Haddington Road in Dublin, Ireland, is on a 21-day book tour that includes New York, Boston, […]
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By Dave Borowski
When Pope Francis canonizes Blessed Junípero Serra Sept. 23 at a ceremony at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, an Arlington diocesan staff member, John Knutsen, and his wife, Colleen, will share a sense of satisfaction at the creation of the new saint. Blessed Junípero was born in 1713 […]
Pope Francis
By Beth Griffin
NEW YORK – The fabric of New York is stronger because those on the margins have been given safe shelter, a decent meal and a route out of crisis by the Catholic Church, according to the director of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York, Msgr. Kevin Sullivan. When Pope Francis visits New York, […]
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By Dave Borowski
For more than 30 years, Catholic Distance University has been operating in the Arlington Diocese. That changed the week of Sept. 14, with the move of their administrative office from Hamilton to Charles Town, W.Va. CDU was founded in 1983 by Arlington Bishop Thomas J. Welsh. It started as the Catholic Home Study Institute offering […]
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By Ashleigh Buyers
Fr. Anselme, pastor of Precious Blood in Culpepper, Va. celebrates Mass at Childhelp with a group of children and staff. Childhelp is a temporary shelter for children who have suffered abuse or neglect. Childhelp and Precious Blood work together to care for the children’s spiritual needs. Read more.
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