Kyle Jayme, a junior at Bishop O’Connell High school discusses the World Cup and why his school is special (Fox 5, 7/3): The international contest is bringing people of all ages together as the U.S. gets ready to celebrate its 250thanniversary.
PODCAST: Father O’Hare, pastor at St Louis Catholic Church in Alexandria, discusses the coffeehouse ministry at his parish (EWTN Radio, 7/3). Fr. O’Hare segment begins at the 13:15 mark.
Bishop Burbidge tells brother priests in SSPX he is praying for them (Zeale, 7/8). Bishop Burbidge made his remarks during his podcast where he discussed the latest on the sect that is no longer in Communion with Rome.
Bishop Burbidge urges Catholics not to attend SSPX masses (EWTN News, 7/9): The remarks came during his podcast where he discussed the latest news on the SSPX.
Parishes across the country, including St Louis in Alexandria, are upping their coffee game (National Catholic Register, 7/12): The Little Way Café offers families fellowship and faith after Mass on Sunday and during the week too.
The status of priestly ordinations in 2026 (The Pillar, 7/13): Compiling ordination data for 2025-2027, including the transitional deacons who are expected to become priests next year, the Archdiocese of Baltimore will see the greatest number of new priests over the three-year span with 22, followed by the Diocese of Charlotte with 20, and the Diocese of Arlington with 19.
Nationwide Catholic educators need to do more for inclusion of those with intellectual disabilities (Word on Fire, 7/15): Many bishops have recognized the importance of educating students with disabilities, including Bishop Michael F. Burbidge, who leads the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, where the Front Royal statement was written. Bishop Burbidge has included the education of students with disabilities as a major initiative of the diocesan strategic plan.
