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By Sr. Constance Veit
When I was a kid, I was fascinated by magnets. I loved to watch the little magnetic skaters glide across a mirror in our family’s Christmas village at the flip of a switch and I enjoyed doing science experiments with magnets and iron shavings in school. I recall a comparison Pope John Paul II made […]
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By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Every year, for more than three decades, the Vatican tribunal dealing with matters of conscience has offered a course to help priests in their “ministry of mercy” as confessors. The huge number of participants, from 500 to 800 ordained and soon-to-be ordained men, who attend the course sponsored by the Apostolic Penitentiary […]
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LVIV, Ukraine — After Ukrainian women were released in a prisoner swap with Russia, the head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church said their stories “simply break the heart, make the blood run cold in your veins.” “This war will go down in history as one in which Russia uses sexual violence as a weapon against […]
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Pro-life activist and professional model Mario St. Francis touched on his conversion story and shared experiences of witnessing for life with those attending the 40 Days for Life mid-point rally held at St. Philip the Apostle Church in Falls Church Oct. 16. For Mario, pro-life witness is a family affair. Along with his wife, Arlene, […]
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Parishes
What’s distinctive about your parish? What is your parish’s charism? We’re a small parish surrounded by bigger parishes. Our distinctive charisms are our school, our spirituality based on the Eucharist and our active parish community, which is blooming as we come out of the pandemic. In addition to our wonderful Knights of Columbus council and […]
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By Katie Yoder
Nearly 60 years ago, Vatican II recognized several titles of the Blessed Virgin Mary. But it focused on one in particular: “Mother.” Oct. 11 the Catholic Church marked the 60th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council, more commonly known as Vatican II. While the council addressed many issues, it aimed to present […]
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By Courtney Mares
Two Catholic priests killed by Nazis while ministering to the dying amid the Boves massacre were beatified as martyrs Oct. 16 in northern Italy. In the face of grave danger, Father Giuseppe Bernardi and Father Mario Ghibaudo “did not abandon the flock entrusted to them, but remained close with God’s blessing and comfort to the […]
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By Ann M. Augherton
A special needs social group fosters faith and offers parents a respite.
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The Diocese of Arlington was recognized recently by the International Catholic Stewardship Council for its outstanding fundraising efforts.
