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By Dave Borowski
A panel discussion on a papal encyclical would not ordinarily coax people to leave the air-conditioned comfort of their homes for a two-hour presentation in a parish hall on a muggy late-summer evening, but “Laudato Si'” or “Care of Our Common Home,” is no ordinary encyclical. More than 60 people came to Queen of Apostles […]
Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY – From the time he was archbishop of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Pope Francis has said special prayers for catechists on the feast of St. Pius X, who wrote a catechism in 1908. Pope Francis celebrated a private Mass in his residence very early on the feast day, Aug. 21, but decided to pray […]
Local
By Sr. Clare Hunter
If you drove into Falls Church on Annandale Road Aug. 22 between 9 and 11 a.m., you could not have missed the huge crowd gathered holding signs promoting the gift of human life and calling for the government to defund Planned Parenthood. An estimated 1,000 people lined the sidewalks around the block of the Planned […]
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The Office of Vocations will sponsor a kickoff event for the Race for Seminarians at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 3304 N. Washington Blvd., Arlington, Sept. 9, 6 to 7:30 p.m. The event will provide information for runners and non-runners on how to support vocations through the 2015 Marine Corps Marathon and 10k Oct. 25.
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The diocesan Peace and Justice Commission will sponsor its fall conference, “Race Relations: Educating to End Racism and Build Solidarity,” at Marymount University, 2807 N. Glebe Rd., Arlington, Sept. 5. Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde will celebrate the opening Mass at 9 a.m. Conference speakers include: Father Henry Sands, newly appointed director of the USCCB […]
Arts
By Christine Stoddard
With summer winding down, you may think you’ve missed out on your last chance for wholesome carousing and carefree heel-kicking. If that’s the case, put the Appaloosa Music Festival on your calendar. Featuring more than 20 roots bands, the inaugural event will take place at the scenic Skyline Ranch Resort in Front Royal Sept. 4-6. […]
Schools
By Dave Borowski
Planning for the new Church of the Nativity parish activities center in Burke began in 2008 when Father Richard B. Martin was pastor. It took six years before ground would be broken. On Sept. 13, 2014, Father Robert C. Cilinski, pastor, and Father Frank J. Ready, founding pastor, turned over soil in a ceremony marking […]
National
By Margo C. Pope
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – The Diocese of St. Augustine will join the city of St. Augustine in celebrating the 450th anniversary of the first permanent settlement of European origin in what became the continental United States. Bishop Felipe Estevez of the St. Augustine called the founding of the city providential. “The founding of St. Augustine […]
Local
By Katie Scott
The summer delights of poolside lounging, bare feet and impromptu barbecues will soon be swapped for busier days, light sweaters and cozy beverages. Summertime will linger only in our collections of seashells, sandy beach bags and vacation recaps at the office. For me, this summer will remain in a special way, thanks to the hundreds […]
Schools
By For The Catholic Herald
For many high school students, summer is a time to catch up on sleep, get a summer job, or travel with family and friends. For several groups of students from Bishop O’Connell High School in Arlington, summer was a time for nurturing their faith. Not long after the final bell rang, a group of young […]
