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By Soren Johnson
The other week, I grabbed coffee with an impressive new college graduate who is heading off to be a FOCUS missionary this fall. For his last few years of college, he led men’s small groups and Bible studies, so I asked him, “What are the top three issues young Catholic men are struggling with on […]
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“Gather at the Table: Multicultural Cooking for Liturgical Living,” is an international cookbook inviting readers to cook with the seasons and the liturgical calendar as part of Diocesan Golden Jubilee celebrations. The release date currently is planned for year three of the jubilee in 2024. In preparation for the cookbook, the diocese is seeking recipes […]
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By Elizabeth Foss
As much as I love that week between Christmas and the new year for dreaming dreams and making plans, the best time of year for thoughtful goal setting is mid-August. This is your moment, Mama. What is your dream? How are you going to invest in yourself in the season to come? I’m not talking […]
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Joanne Marie Seale, a founding board member of New Eve Maternity Home in Winchester, died Aug. 5 at her home. Seale was born Oct. 19, 1943, in Peoria, Ill., and graduated from the Academy of Our Lady, Peoria, in 1961. She moved to Fairfax County in 1974. She was active in local politics and at […]
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Bishop Michael F. Burbidge blessed and dedicated a new statue depicting Jesus’ love for the homeless outside of Catholic Charities USA’s Alexandria headquarters Aug. 9. The latest work of famed Christian sculptor Timothy Schmalz is entitled “Hold It Together,” and shows Jesus lovingly embracing a homeless person. “Pray God, that as people walk by the […]
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Pilgrims from the Arlington diocese traveled to World Youth Day, a weeklong gathering of Catholic young people from around the world, which took place in Lisbon, Portugal, Aug. 1-6. The event included a welcome ceremony with Pope Francis, a “Way of the Cross” prayerful guide on Jesus’ Passion, a series of catechesis focusing on integral […]
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By Msgr. Charles M. Mangan
Our Lady’s Assumption into heaven was more of a continuation than an end. Yes, it signaled the conclusion of her earthly life. But the Assumption was for Mary the logical next step. Her fidelity to Christ in this life translated into everlasting glory with him in the next. Our Blessed Mother is now in paradise […]
Books
What do sacraments and Salesians, courageous saints, obedience and marriage, and proof of God’s existence as sleuthed by a middle school detective all have in common? They are the premises for four recently published books by authors with ties to the diocese. The Catholic Herald interviewed the writers on their latest publications. Read more below […]
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The annual altar server picnic, featuring a cookout, sports, and games with diocesan priests and seminarians, was held last month at St. Leo the Great Church in Fairfax. The event offered youths the chance to compete in games of corn hole, soccer, basketball and other sports, as well as talk with Bishop Michael F. Burbidge […]
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