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By Mary Beth Bonacci
Just a few days ago, YouTuber Jesse Ridgway announced that he and his wife made the “difficult decision” to abort their baby after testing indicating the child may be born with Down syndrome.
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By Kimberley Heatherington
In the midst of countless daily phone calls, texts, and e-mails, people may ask themselves just that question as they navigate apparent alerts from banks, credit card issuers, financial and investment organizations, government and municipal agencies, employers, and more.
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By Jim Hale
A wife and mother of four, she was a pillar in diocesan leadership, serving as chair of the investment council, chair of the pastoral council, member of the advisory council of parents with special needs, and a math teacher at St. John the Evangelist School in Warrenton.
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By Jim Hale
“This community has been together for many years,” said parishioner Esther Garcia, pointing to a man seated nearby. “I’ve known this guy for 20 years. We meet every Friday night to study the Scriptures for the Sunday Mass. It’s a great way to support each other and to increase our faith.”
Praise and worship, with Fr. Diego Maximino and Mike Tenney, special intention for the conversion and healing in families, St. Leo the Great Church, 3700 Blenheim Blvd., Fairfax, 7:30-8:30 p.m. More info and livestream link at arlingtondiocese.org/healingandconversion.
Jesus Christ Superstar, summer musical from Heart House Inclusive Productions Inc., Ferlazzo Theatre, 15941 Donald Curtis Dr., Woodbridge. For dates, times and tickets go to hearthouseip.org.
Yard sale, organized by St. Mary’s CCW, St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church, 1009 Stafford Ave., Fredericksburg, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 571-212-3509.
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The Knights of Columbus Father Sikora Council No. 7992 at Nativity Catholic Church in Burke built their 28th home for a family in need in the heart of Appalachia earlier this month.
Bishop Burbidge
By Bishop Michael F. Burbidge
Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington, announced the establishment, beginning July 1, 2026, of a chaplaincy under the patronage of Our Lady of Victory, as a special ministry led by priests of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter (FSSP) to serve the needs of those who attend Mass and desire to receive other sacraments in the Extraordinary Form.
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By JULIA DeJAK
On the feast of St. Thomas More and at his namesake cathedral in Arlington, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge celebrated Mass June 22, and preached about the beauty of living courageously and fearlessly for the gift of religious freedom.


