Rev. Hoyos with parishioners at Saint James, Falls Church, after a Mass for the victims of the earthquake in Chile

News and Issues

THE LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU

This Lent, every parish in the Diocese of Arlington and the Archdiocese of Washington has Confessions available on Wednesdays from 6:30 – 8 p.m. Take this opportunity to receive God’s mercy and forgiveness and to spend time in quiet prayer. If you have been reluctant to come to the Sacrament or have been away for some time, this is a wonderful opportunity to re-connect with Christ and His Church. more

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

Bishop Paul S. Loverde will celebrate a special Mass for the sick of the Diocese on Saturday, March 20, at 11 a.m. at the Parish of St. Charles, Arlington. All parishioners who are sick or who suffer from disabilities are invited to attend. more

THE SOLEMNITY OF ST. JOSEPH

According to Canon 1251, abstinence from meat is lifted on Fridays that occur on a Solemnity. Faithful who eat meat on March 19, the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, would not be breaking the Lenten law of abstinence. more

HEALTH CARE

As Catholics, our support for the dignity of life includes access to health care, but this support cannot come at the expense of the respect for life at all stages, from conception to natural death. Along with fasting and praying for the protection of life in any legislation Congress considers, please also contact your representatives through the Virginia Catholic Conference and read about the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ position on health care reform. more