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Msgr. R. Roy Cosby, beloved priest in the dioceses of Arlington and Richmond, died Feb. 18, aged 99. “The first word often used to describe Msgr. Cosby was humble,” Bishop Michael F. Burbidge said. “He sought only to do the will of God without any focus on himself. Msgr. Cosby was also known for the […]
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By Jim Hale
It’s a scene that plays out in churches every Sunday. A child begins rocking back and forth and vocalizing as the parents try to bring calm, smiling at other churchgoers apologetically. At first others show patience but eventually the disapproving looks or unkind comments come and the parents of the child with disabilities head to […]
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By Lourdes Navarro
I grew up in the Arlington diocese, attending St. Leo the Great Church in Fairfax and Oakcrest School in Vienna. Those institutions formed me well. So, when I decided to go to George Mason University in Fairfax, I naively assumed that all I needed was myself to keep my faith. As a rising freshman, I […]
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By Tony Exley
I remember the first time I decided I really wanted to take my faith seriously. I grew up attending St. Timothy Church in Chantilly with my family for as long as I can remember. I paid attention sometimes, but it was always more a habit than a relationship. Coming into college, I had seen a […]
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Parishes
What is your parish’s charism? Service and generosity — across the street and around the world — in the spirit of Jesus’ words in Matthew’s Gospel: “Whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.” At home, parishioners work behind the scenes on parish events and serve the community […]
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By Ana Lucia Batista
The Catholic Business Network of Northern Virginia has awarded $2,500 to each of the four diocesan high schools: Bishop Ireton, Bishop O’Connell, John Paul the Great, and Paul VI. The checks were presented to representatives of the schools during a special reception at La Fiamma Italian Kitchen in Alexandria Feb. 13. The funds are for […]
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First responders gathered at Christ the Redeemer Church in Sterling Feb. 18 to mourn the death of Sterling Volunteer Firefighter Trevor Brown, 45, who died from injuries caused by a propane gas explosion at a home in Sterling Feb. 16. Members of fire and rescue departments throughout the diocese attended the Mass, offered by Bishop […]
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By Jim Hale
Joshua Quintanilla has the look of a man at peace as he stands by himself in the vestibule at St. Timothy Church in Chantilly. He is waiting to meet his sponsor before the Rite of Election ceremony Feb. 18, and he smiles graciously before speaking about what he is about to do. “A year ago […]
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — War will never solve problems, Pope Francis said, appealing for prayers that God inspire people to concretely work for peace. “Ten months have passed now since the outbreak of the armed conflict in Sudan, which has caused a very grave humanitarian situation,” the pope said after praying the Angelus with visitors in […]
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Vices, such as vanity and greed, are like “wild beasts” of the soul that risk tearing people apart, Pope Francis said. Vices “must be tamed and fought, otherwise they will devour our freedom,” he said Feb. 18 before reciting the Angelus prayer with about 15,000 visitors in St. Peter’s Square. The period […]
