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By Matt Riedl
When your spiritual “glass” is empty, so to speak, it’s nearly impossible to pour out graces on others. That’s why, for Paul Kayanan, attending the annual diocesan Men’s Conference March 5 was like a spiritual re-fueling. “I find that my jar has been filled, and as the day progressed it was filled more,” said Kayanan, […]
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Schools
By Special To The Catholic Herald
The girls and boys basketball teams from St. Paul VI Catholic High School in Chantilly swept the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association Division 1 championships March 5. The girls team won their 15th consecutive VISAA title with a 60-48 victory over St. Anne’s Belfield School in Charlottesville. The boys team won their second straight and sixth […]
Global
By David Agren
MEXICO CITY — Mexican church leaders condemned a horrific brawl between fans at a professional soccer match, images of which horrified the country and raised uncomfortable questions about rising violence further permeating Mexican life. The brawl erupted at a match March 5 in the central city of Querétaro between supporters from home squad Querétaro and […]
Arts
By Catholic Herald
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Global
By Kurt Jensen
WASHINGTON — The Knights of Columbus established a small presence in both Ukraine and Poland a few years ago, but now Knights councils in both countries have sprung into coordinated action with help for refugees since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began Feb. 24. In Ukraine, there are fewer than 1,900 Knights, with the first […]
TV
By John Mulderig
NEW YORK — In the wake of writer-director Aaron Sorkin’s dramatization “Being the Ricardos,” comes a far different portrait of early television’s most iconic real-life couple, the warm and insightful documentary “Lucy and Desi.” Directed by Amy Poehler and hosted by Lucie Arnaz Luckinbill, the film is streaming now on Amazon Prime. Personal audio tapes […]
Columnists
By Soren Johnson
Moms undoubtedly taste joys that I’ll never comprehend, but I can say that a dad’s joys come fast and furious. Sure, some days they’re hidden in the valleys, but on many other days, they’re on full display, strewn along the path and around the summit. Each one is a blessing, a revelation. They’re never promised. […]
Local
By Special To The Catholic Herald
St. Timothy Church in Chantilly raised $15,579 at a recent “baby bottle fundraiser” to help A Best Choice Mobile Ultrasound and Pregnancy Resource Center purchase a new van. The fundraiser was organized by St. Timothy Knights of Columbus Council 7369, which collected more than $10,000 for the organization in 2019.
Global
Pope Francis
By Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY — The Catholic Church needs women, especially women saints, who have shown throughout history an unwavering dedication to God and to caring for their brothers and sisters, Pope Francis said. The women honored as doctors of the church and as co-patrons of Europe, he said, are examples of “the courage to face difficulties; […]
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