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DUBLIN — The president of the Irish bishops' conference used the 50th anniversary of the unlawful killing of 14 unarmed Catholics by the British army in Northern Ireland to criticize the fact that no one has ever been prosecuted.
VATICAN CITY — Like millions of Catholics around the world, Pope Francis has watched a televised Mass and joined his prayers to those of the celebrants.
As I write this, we are on the eve of the first anniversary of my mother’s death. The last in a year of firsts. I know I’m not alone in this — just in my circles alone, I know so many people who have lost a loved one this year. It has been a rough year for a lot of us.
In the pursuit of holiness, we are often confronted with periods of great difficulty, significant confusion and trials, and even moments of desolation and aridity.
Each year when we celebrate National Catholic Schools Week, I am reminded of my own formation.
Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria hosted its fifth annual hackathon, HackBI. The student-run event focuses on learning new computer science skills at workshops, collaborating in teams and competing.
I’m a big proponent of self-care. I believe that women should take care of themselves in every stage of their lives. In fact, rallying women to be good at self-care has become a passion of mine.
WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer formally announced his retirement in a Jan. 27 letter to President Joe Biden after news reports the previous day indicated he planned to retire at the end of the current term.
When I made my first confession, I clutched an index card with sweaty palms. On one side, I'd copied the act of contrition, dutifully memorized — but what if I tripped up in the heat of the moment? On the reverse was a detailed list of my sins, anxiously scribbled lest I miss one.
Our parish is staffed by Franciscan friars, so our charism is based on Franciscan spirituality. Some of the characteristics of Franciscan spirituality are humble service in ministry, fraternity, seeing the best in others, respect for all creation and following in the footsteps of Jesus.
