Teacher at St Agnes saves a child and a father who fell in National Harbor during field trip (NBC4, 4/4): hat started out as a trip to learn about genetics turned into one about heroism instead, as one of their teachers plunged into the Inner Harbor to save a little boy and his father.
Catholic Charities employees discuss impacts of new executive orders (FredericksburgAdvance, 4/4): The United States has long been a leader in resettling refugees, mostly people who face persecution in their native countries.
New book offers Catholics help in dealing with anxiety and fear (OSV, 4/9): Working within the Diocese of Arlington, in Virginia, Dr. Bennett Haidar said she hears from clergy that they are seeing growing mental health needs in their parishioners.
Food banks are stretched thin (PBS NewsHour, 4/10): President Trump's tariffs mean Americans can expect to see even higher prices on items ranging from coffee to fruits and cheese.
Bishop Ireton puts on 'Guys and Dolls' and its a hit (Patch, 4/15): At Bishop Ireton, it seems, putting on a great show is no game of chance. With such passion, dedication, and detail put into it all, it's a safe bet that you'll love Guys and Dolls a whole "bushel and peck."
Nativity School in Burke receives national STEM award (WJLA-7, 4/16): The school was just named a STEM School of Excellence by the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association, making it one of 34 programs around the globe to get the prestigious designation.
Young Catholics in Arlington have many ways to interact with the faith (New York Times, 4/20): The face of American Catholics has changed.
Coverage of Pope Francis' death
Arlington Catholics honor Pope Francis as peacemaker who fought for human dignity (ARLNow, 4/21): The late pontiff is being honored as a peacemaker who advocated for caring for those on the margins.
‘The heart of a pastor’: Virginia Monsignor recalls working as interpreter for Pope Francis (WTOP, 4/21):For five years, Monsignor Paul deLadurantaye, the Chancellor of the Diocese of Arlington, served as an interpreter at the English section of the Vatican Secretariat of State for the late Pope Francis when he would meet with English-speaking pilgrims and guests.
Former Raleigh bishop recalls Pope Francis as a compassionate voice for the poor (The News & Observer, 4/21): Bishop Michael Burbidge, who led Raleigh’s Catholic diocese for 10 years, fondly remembered Pope Francis as a powerful voice for the poor and the needy, a leader who considered compassion a “mandate from the Lord himself.”
Church of the Nativity honors Pope Francis with their Care for Creation team (WJLA-9, 4/22): The church in Burke has a greenhouse and cares for many trees on campus.
Vatican gears up to select new pontiff following death of Pope Francis (Fox News, 4/22): Monsignor Paul F. deLadurantaye of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington discusses the death of Pope Francis and the process as the Church prepares to name a new pope.
Bishop Burbidge honors Pope Francis (DCNewsNow, 4/23): “Pope Francis’s humility reminded all of us that that’s who we are,” said Arlington Bishop Michael Burbidge. “We’re humble servants of the Lord. And like Jesus, we come to serve, not to be served. And he reflected that throughout his ministry.”
Culpeper priest recalls Pope Francis as humble servant (Culpeper Star Exponent, 4/24): Fr Kevin Walsh, pastor at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church reflects on the legacy of Pope Francis.
Arlington Diocese members are in Vatican City for funeral of Pope Francis (WUSA-9, 4/25): As the world prepares for the funeral of Pope Francis, some members of the Arlington Diocese feel honored that they have the opportunity to pay their respects in person.
Other papal stories of note include:
Msgr deLadurantaye interviewed by both DC News Now as well as EWTN, WTOP, Fox 5 local and Fox& Friends (the national program).
Bishop Burbidge was also interviewed by WJLA-7 and EWTN.
All local stations picked up Bishop’s statement and ran during the day and evening broadcasts. Patch picked it up as did ArlNow. ArlNow also picked up the podcast and shared with readers.
Several pastors and priests were interviewed about what Pope Francis meant to them and the church, including Fr. Lundberg (Winchester Star), Fr. Ferguson (WUSA-9), Fr Gee (NVDaily) and Fr Jesus (Telemundo).
