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CINCINNATI – Dr. John “Jack” Willke, an obstetrician and a former president of the National Right to Life Committee who is credited with helping shape the pro-life movement, died Feb. 20 at his home in Cincinnati. He was 89. A funeral Mass was to be celebrated Feb. 26 at St. Clare Church in Cincinnati. “There […]
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By Christine Stoddard
The Goods family has a long history in Alexandria. So long, in fact, that though 80-something Betty Kraft (née Goods) has lived in Delaware since age 19, she still subscribes to the Arlington Catholic Herald. So when she received the Jan. 15 issue of the paper, she was shocked. “That was our angel, right on […]
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By Christine Stoddard
“Our program produces theater artists, not just actors,” said Tori Boutin, a senior drama student at Catholic University in Washington. The lithe, bespectacled Floridian was one among a crowd of drama students – aspiring actors, directors, playwrights, designers, stage managers, dramaturgs and teachers – chattering in the upper lobby of Hartke Hall for an informal […]
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Christendom College in Front Royal has appointed Greg Townsend vice president for academic affairs. Townsend has served as acting VPAA, replacing Steven Snyder, who stepped down to focus on teaching philosophy at Christendom. “Dr. Snyder had such a positive impact on the academics at Christendom,” said Townsend. “I’m honored to continue his excellent work.” An […]
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By Christine Stoddard
“Abandon the notion that girls become women at age 15,” said Father Alexander Díaz at a recent diocesan retreat for Hispanic girls. “(That milestone birthday) is the first step toward womanhood, but 15-year-old girls are still girls.” Father Díaz, who serves as parochial vicar at Holy Family Church in Dale City, was addressing a room […]
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By Christine Stoddard
Due to unprecedented demand, Christendom College in Front Royal is expanding its mission trip program to include summer in-service. Previously, students could serve only during spring break. This year, students can commit to two months in Alaska, Chile, Patterson, N.J., and the Bronx, N.Y. “We’ve grown big enough and popular enough that we’re able to […]
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By Christine Stoddard
Janice Ellinwood, chairman of the department of fashion design and merchandising at Marymount University in Arlington since 1987, started her Friday illustration class by asking her students to “champion and critique” each other’s spring collections. The six fashion design majors tacked their drawings and inspiration boards to the wall and, one by one, discussed each […]
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By Christine Stoddard
“Abandona la noción que las chicas llegan a ser mujeres a la edad de 15 años”, dijo el Padre Alexander Díaz en un nuevo retiro para las jóvenes hispanas. “(Este cumpleaños) es la primera etapa, pero las chicas de 15 años son chicas”. El Padre Díaz, que sirve como vicario parroquial a la Iglesia de […]
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By Katie Scott
From the softest pianissimo to the most dramatic swells of sound, the pipe organ’s range and capacity to lift the voice and spirit accord it “pride of place” among instruments used in Catholic liturgy. It “gives resonance to the fullness of human sentiments, from joy to sadness, from praise to lamentation,” said Pope Benedict XVI […]
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Catholic University in Washington will host events in March and April to honor Archbishop Fulton Sheen, a Catholic U. alumnus who taught religion and philosophy there for 23 years. All events will be held at Catholic U., 620 Michigan Ave., N.E., Washington, and are open to the public. “Venerable Fulton Sheen was an icon of […]
