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Bishop Burbidge
By Bishop Michael F. Burbidge
As our diocese rejoices on the World Day for Consecrated Life this year, we celebrate the tremendous witness of the men and women who have opened their hearts and offered their lives to God and his people as religious sisters, priests and brothers. We give thanks and lift up prayers for the more than 200 […]
Schools
Eileen Hanley, assistant principal for Admissions and Student Life at St. Paul VI Catholic High School in Chantilly, is retiring Feb.24. Hanley has been a member of the faculty and staff of Paul VI for more than 38 years. Prior to entering education, Hanley worked in the fashion industry and took time off after having […]
Schools
By Kimberley Heatherington
Two former classmates from Alexandria marched in the 2022 edition of the Annual Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Honolulu last month. For Daniela “Dani” Salinas, a varsity cheerleader and junior at Bishop O’Connell High School in Arlington and a parishioner of Blessed Sacrament Church in Alexandria, the parade was both an opportunity and a challenge. […]
Columns
By Lucia A. Silecchia
With a new year still in its infancy, I find myself surrounded by new calendars. In so many different ways, these are tangible reminders of the importance of time. Scripture speaks often about the sacredness of time, with the assurance that “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the […]
Local
By Jeff Caruso
The 46-day 2023 Virginia General Assembly session began Jan. 11. As in 2022, there is a “divided government” in the legislature, with a narrow Republican majority in the House and a narrow Democrat majority in the Senate. As a result, any legislation will need at least some level of bipartisan support in order to pass. […]
Local
More people are going to Mass but attendance is still below pre-pandemic levels. The annual Mass count shows that 24.2 percent of registered parishioners in the Arlington diocese attend Mass weekly on Saturday night or Sunday in 2022. That’s an increase from 2021 when 21.9 percent attended weekend Masses, but the results are still below […]
Parishes
What is your parish’s charism? The parish charism is twofold. One is service: Every month we have what is called “Share Sunday” where people contribute both money and food to a multidenominational organization. The other is prayer, with Adoration and people praying the Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet after Mass. People are frequently present praying […]
Schools
By Kimberley Heatherington
“You have to work like the devil to play like an angel,” Carlos Salzédo — the foremost harpist of the early 20th century — once said of his chosen instrument. For local high school junior Lucy Ruse, the angelic sound of her Celtic harp is the result of both diligent practice and a music-writing ability […]
Schools
Basketball Boys basketball at St. Paul VI Catholic High School in Chantilly kicked off the season by traveling abroad to London to compete in the first-ever Hoophall International event sponsored by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The team competed against Christ the King from New York, defeating them 56-31 to advance to the championship […]
Schools
Students and teachers at Holy Spirit School in Annandale had a “Nothing but Faith Day” Jan. 6. The retreat was centered around the Epiphany. Deacon Tom Grodek read “The Wise Men Who Found Christmas” by Raymond Arroyo to the students before Mass. Buddy classes then broke into groups for activities and discussion on the Three […]
