Arlington Catholic Herald
Dec 11, 2024 · The Arlington Catholic Herald supports the Church’s mission to evangelize by providing news from a Catholic perspective. We inform, inspire and connect Catholics by sharing the faith story of the Arlington Diocese.
The Catholic Herald launches a new, more intuitive website
Mar 8, 2022 · The Catholic Herald launched a new website March 9 at catholicherald.com, and I invite you to take a look.. This marks the first significant redesign of our publication’s primary online presence in five years. In undertaking it, we sought to preserve what worked well in the previous website — such as prioritizing local Catholic news that is most valued by readers — while introducing ...
Local - Arlington Catholic Herald
4 days ago · Natives of Potomac Falls remember the construction of Our Lady of Hope Church well. Originally an empty, rolling field along Algonkian Parkway, the 12-acre plot slowly transformed into a towering church whose steeple soon became a landmark in the sleepy suburb.
Holy Year 2025 and plenary indulgence - Arlington Catholic Herald
Dec 17, 2024 · Brothers and sisters in Christ, On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis will inaugurate the opening of the Holy Year 2025, a jubilee year for the universal church with the theme “Pilgrims of Hope.”
Catholic Charities and diocesan parishes address a growing …
Jan 13, 2025 · Americans’ median household income is on the rise — so is homelessness. January is Poverty Awareness Month, as well as the month when counties throughout the U.S. conduct point-in-time (PIT) counts, a count of unsheltered or homeless individuals. This year, PIT counts will take place Jan. 22-23 ...
Holy Family - Arlington Catholic Herald
Dec 30, 2023 · Dec. 31 LK 2:22-40. The solemnity of the Holy Family, which most appropriately falls within the Octave of Christmas, gives us a chance to pause during our holiday celebrations and prayerfully ponder the supreme importance of the family.
The magi and Herod - Arlington Catholic Herald
Jan 2, 2025 · The Three Kings — Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar — flanked by an elephant and camel, arrive at the manger on Epiphany after being moved little by little from the far right side of the sanctuary at St. Agnes Church in Arlington.
Bishop's Columns - Arlington Catholic Herald
Dec 6, 2024 · Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Christmas celebrates the reason for our hope, as Sacred Scripture proclaims: “For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord.” (Lk 2:11) The coming of the Lord offers us a sure hope no matter our challenges or circumstances.
Celebrating confirmation - Arlington Catholic Herald
May 18, 2023 · Unlike baptism, it does not come with such constant reminders as the baptismal candle prominently placed in every church or the annual renewal of baptismal vows at Easter or the reminder of baptism at every Christian funeral.
Where to find archives - Arlington Catholic Herald
All of the Catholic Herald’s past issues — dating back to the first issue, Jan. 8, 1976 — are available online through our e-edition link.