GMU Catholic Campus Ministry honored for its evangelization efforts (Catholic News Agency, 8/10): The Fairfax County university was one of three to receive grant money to help them with their evangelization efforts as they aim to engage with students who are Catholic.
Mary Rice Hasson awarded papal honors from Arlington Diocese (National Catholic Register, 8/13): The Diocese of Arlington said Bishop Michael Burbidge will formally grant the Cross Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice to Hasson and fellow honorees at a private ceremony in September.
U.S. Bishops honor four pro-life leaders (CatholicVote, 8/13): The four individuals from various parts of the country have worked for decades to protect and promote human life.
During the Diocesan Pro-Life Leadership Conference four advocates for life were honored (OSV, 8/13): The four who received the “People of Life” awards have spent a lifetime advocating against abortion and assisted suicide as well as helping Black Catholic leaders promote a culture of life.
Appaloosa celebrates its 10th anniversary with fun and faith in Front Royal (National Catholic Register, 8/14): What began as a musician’s hunch that the region could use a roots festival has grown into one of the area’s most beloved end-of-summer traditions, as 8,000 people flock to Front Royal, Virginia, for an Americana festival with a Catholic soul.
GMU Catholic Campus Ministry looks to expand (Patch, 8/19): The Diocese of Arlington has filed an application with Fairfax County, asking to build an addition to the chapel that serves students at George Mason University’s Fairfax campus.
PVI is ready for a strong football season (DCNewsNow, 8/21): Saint Paul VI Panthers won their WCAC Metro Division Championship last year. They are hoping for a repeat this year.
Our Lady of Good Counsel in Vienna named one of America's healthiest schools (Patch, 8/22): The Vienna-based parish school was one of more than 1,100 schools in 34 states awarded the distinction, but the only one in Fairfax County.
Assisted suicide is likely to be a key issue in Virginia elections this fall (Catholic News Agency, 8/22): Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout of Richmond have spoken out in the past about the need to protect all life, from conception to natural death.
Catholic Charities St. Lucy Food Project collects food for the fall (DCNewsNow, 8/24): Parishioners at St Bernadette Catholic Church in Springfield donated more than 8,000 lbs of food to Catholic Charities on Aug. 24 as part of their summer drive to fill pantry shelves.
Diocese of Arlington Catholic Schools welcome back 18k students (ARLNow, 8/25): Schools around Northern Virginia opened their doors last week, including the more than 50 schools administered by the Diocese of Arlington.
Catholic Charities aims to collect large quantities of food and hygiene products in the fall (Patch, 8/25): The St. Lucy Food Project, named after the patron saint of the blind, since we are often blinded to the challenges of others, will have numerous food and hygiene collections this fall. There is also an Amazon wish list code where those who are interested can donate directly to the ministry.
Bishop Burbidge joins Catholic leaders from around the world in offering prayers and comfort after the tragedy in Minnesota (USA Today, 8/28): Pope Leo XIV and other Catholic leaders voiced prayers of support, comfort and love for the families and all those affected by the school shooting in Minneapolis that took place during a Back to School Mass.
Sacred Heart of Winchester pastor talks about accompanying people in times of tragedy (WHSV, 8/28): Pastors are working hard to comfort their parish communities in light of the tragedy that happened in Minnesota earlier this week.
Superintendent of Arlington Catholic Schools discusses school safety in light of tragedy in Minnesota (WJLA, 8/28): Dr Joseph Vorbach III spoke to local news about how our diocesan Catholic schools are staying secure in light of what happened in Minnesota.
Local tv station donates $1000 to Catholic Charities St Lucy Food Project to help feed those in Northern Virginia dealing with food insecurity (NBC4, 8/28). Recent data demonstrates food insecurity is a serious problem in Northern Virginia. CCDA St Lucy Food Project aims to help in that area with several food pantries in the diocese serving all those in need.
Bishop Burbidge voices concern about the alleged abortion scandal in Fairfax County Public Schools (Catholic News Agency, 8/29): Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is investigating the allegations as state law protects minors from having abortions without parental consent.
Bishop Burbidge calls for prayer and reform in the wake of the attack in Minnesota (National Catholic Register, 8/29): At the heart of every social issue is the human person. We have become afraid as a society to speak about the mental health crisis.
