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As the fifth anniversary of his apostolic exhortation “Amoris Laetitia” approaches, Pope Francis announced that the Catholic Church will dedicate more than a year to focusing on the family and conjugal love.
On Wednesday, December 23, 2020, Bishop Burbidge celebrated Mass marking the diocese’s 20th Anniversary of the end of Simbang Gabi, a traditional 9-day Filipino novena that ushers in the Christmas season.
Bishop Burbidge celebrated Mass on Christmas Eve at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington.
VATICAN CITY — On a Christmas like no other, Pope Francis prayed for people who could not be with their families because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but he urged everyone to recognize and help those who are suffering even more.
Nearly 20 young volunteers reenacted a live Nativity scene for drivers-by at Precious Blood Church in Culpeper Dec. 20, braving the night air to portray Mary, Joseph, an angel, shepherds and the three Wise Men.
The coronavirus pandemic and its repercussions dominated this year’s news, but the diocese also celebrated ordinations, built and renovated churches and schools, mourned lost loved ones and marked important milestones.
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Making gingerbread houses is a Christmas tradition for some families, especially those with German ancestry.
WARSAW, Poland — Polish Capuchin Franciscan missionaries have opened the first music school in the Central African Republic in hopes of preventing children from being drafted into paramilitary groups.
Herald Angel winners Deb and Rob Stevens go above and beyond to help Stafford-area home-schooling families.
Classmates from Yorktown High School in Arlington visit graves for those who can’t pay respects to departed family members during Christmas.


