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St. Francis de Sales Church in Kilmarnock hosted author Margaret Margeton April 10 to speak about what Catholics today can learn from the parish’s patron. Margeton, a longtime member of the St. Francis de Sales Association (also known as the Daughters of St. Francis de Sales), has written two books about the popular saint. Her […]
Parishes
Our Lady of Hope Church in Potomac Falls aspires to celebrate the silver anniversary of its parish next year with 25 new Catholic parishioners. Father Anthony J. Killian, pastor, announced the evangelization campaign in a message to parishioners that also celebrated adults recently welcomed into full communion with the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil. […]
Local
By Jim Hale
Project Rachel Ministry leaders from across the country gathered outside Baltimore April 10-12 for training to develop their diocesan post-abortion healing ministries. Mass was offered by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge to open the conference. Abortions mean suffering, and Mary McClusky, the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops’ assistant director of Project Rachel Development, is calling for […]
National
The Washington chapter of Legatus kicked off its monthly event April 10 with Mass at the Catholic Information Center in Washington followed by a reception and dinner program with a presentation by noted Catholic sculptor, Timothy Schmalz. Schmalz has sculpted large-scale works for more than 25 years. He is a figurative artist whose pieces are […]
Movies
By Francesca Pollio Fenton
A new film depicting the life of American writer Flannery O’Connor, whose work reflected her Catholic faith and frequently examined questions of faith, morality, and suffering, will be released in theaters May 3. The movie follows O’Connor as she struggles with a lupus diagnosis at age 24, the same disease that took her father’s life, […]
Columnists
By Mary Beth Bonacci
A few years ago, I brought a friend to Mass with me. She grew up with no religious faith but had fond childhood memories of attending Catholic pancake breakfasts. The Mass itself was a new experience for her. After 30 minutes of standing, sitting, kneeling and reciting prayers, the Mass ended and we left. On […]
Local
Filipino Catholics at Christ the Redeemer Church in Sterling brought a cultural tradition to the Arlington diocese for what they believe is the first time: Salubong. Salubong, Tagalog for “meeting,” is an Easter dawn reenactment of the encounter of Christ and his mother on the day of his Resurrection. Statues of the Risen Christ and […]
Local
By Debra Beard
National Volunteer Week is April 21-27. Diocesan Catholic Charities relies on volunteers, last year 2,150 of them, to fulfill their mission of caring for the needy. Volunteerism at Catholic Charities is love embodied. We see it in the people jumping in alongside our trained staff to lend a hand where help is needed. We see […]
Schools
By Gina Vicari and Eva Woodcock
This spring, the Bishop O’Connell High School Theatre shines the spotlight on “The Secret Garden,” a musical adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s 1911 novel cherished by children and adults. From intricate, student-built set designs, haunting melodies, and incredible acting, the magic of this story comes to life through the collaborative efforts and dedication of everyone […]
Columnists
By Elizabeth Foss
I walked down to my church the morning after Easter Sunday. I pulled open the door and slipped inside about 15 minutes before daily Mass was to begin. The lights not yet lit; it was still dark inside. As I approached the altar, I couldn’t help but smile. The flowers — so lovely the day […]
