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Pope Francis
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis confirmed the election of the new head of the India-based Syro-Malabar Catholic Church. Bishop Raphael Thattil of Shamshabad, 67, was elected major archbishop of Ernakulam-Angamaly by the Syro-Malabar bishops’ synod Jan. 9. Pope Francis confirmed the election the same day, the Vatican announced Jan. 10. Archbishop Thattil succeeds Cardinal George […]
Columns
By Stephen J. Carattini
Pope Francis reminds us, “whenever we encounter a poor person, we cannot look away, for that would prevent us from encountering the face of the Lord Jesus.” Every day at approximately 3:30 p.m., people begin to line up outside of Catholic Charities Christ House in Old Town Alexandria to receive a free, hot, evening meal. […]
Schools
By Special To The Catholic Herald
Bill Betthauser, who teaches AP Economics and international business at Bishop O’Connell High School in Arlington, was named the 2023 Virginia Outstanding Economic Educator of the Year by the Virginia Council on Economic Education. He received the award at the 2023 Virginia Economic Educator Awards Luncheon at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Dec. 8. […]
Local
Bishop Michael F. Burbidge visited the new, larger location of Catholic Charities Christ House pantry at 4725A Eisenhower Ave. in Alexandria Jan. 5. He blessed the facility and encouraged the staff and volunteers to continue their important work providing perishable and nonperishable food including produce, dairy, meat and canned items to those in need. He […]
Parishes
What is your parish’s charism? The parishioners of St. Catherine of Siena Church prioritize traditional Catholic worship and service of our fellow man. The church offers Eucharistic adoration Wednesdays after the 12:15 p.m. Mass, running overnight until just before the 8:30 a.m. Mass Thursday. On First Fridays, adoration begins at 9 a.m., following Mass, and […]
Columns
By Lucia A. Silecchia
I remember it well. Many years ago, I stopped at the supermarket for groceries on my way home from work. The gentleman who rang up my order said, “That will be $19.89, Miss.” I ran my credit card through the terminal, authorizing the charge. It was then that the cashier said, either to himself, or […]
Columnists
By Soren Johnson
A few weeks ago, I was driving my 16-year-old son to school when I broke the news that January’s Catholic Herald column would be my last. The growth of the Trinity House Community ministry, our weekly e-letter, and a forthcoming book — “Heaven in Your Home Letters & Guide: Inspiration & Tools for Building a […]
Local
By Anna Harvey
Tom Pierpoint looks every bit the sage storyteller. Seated in his plush blue armchair, the white-haired, 93-year-old gentleman enjoys recounting memories of life in the diocese. From altar serving at St. Mary Church in Alexandria, to serving in the Korean War, to co-founding the first parish council at Our Lady of Angels Church in Woodbridge, […]
Local
By Anna Harvey
Ginny Kochis grew up surrounded by books. Her father was a librarian for the Library of Congress in Washington. “Reading and writing were a big part of my childhood, and it never really went away,” she said. Today, Kochis runs an online ministry, “Not So Formulaic,” and has penned more than 20 books and workbooks […]
Schools
By Sophie Arib
An Evening with Jesus at Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School in Potomac Shores consists of the Dominican traditions of prayer and community — a time to relax in the presence of Jesus with friends. The tradition was begun by students to spend time with each other, centered on Christ. The second of […]
