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BUTARO, Rwanda — Dr. Paul Farmer, a Catholic physician who helped found a network of clinics serving the rural poor in Haiti and Rwanda, died in his sleep Feb. 21 on the grounds of a clinic he had founded in Butaro. He was 62.
VATICAN CITY — As the threat of war loomed over the world, Pope Francis called on people to pray and fast for peace in Ukraine on Ash Wednesday.
When Calvin Smith was hired as director of faith formation at St. Bridget of Ireland Church in Berryville last year, one of the first things he did was survey parishioners about the kinds of adult education classes they would like to see offered at the parish.
The historian explores the recent past with Irish melodies and musical storytelling.
Many parishes are bringing back fish frys and soup suppers, in-person or carry-out, during Lent, March 4–April 8. Check your parish website or bulletin for the latest updates.
A job overseas brought a Northern Virginia Catholic face to face with Christians fleeing oppression in Pakistan.
A new Catholic chaplain, Father Gabriel Muteru, joined the staff at Marymount University in Arlington this academic year, as part of the institution’s Office of Ministry and Spiritual Life. He was appointed by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge in August.
Father Carlos Martins, a Vatican-appointed expert on relics, will give a presentation, “Sacred Relics of the Saints: Treasures of the Church,” at five parishes around the diocese March 5-11.
