LAC STE. ANNE, Alberta – For years, the alcohol, the drugs, the parties consumed Taras Kraychuk. Then, literally, he saw the light. He’s now Father Taras (Terry) Kraychuk, serving as a hieromonk – ...

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge is urging Catholics to vote “no” on two of the three proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot in Virginia this fall. Speaking on the July 22 edition of the “Walk ...

The remnants of Hurricane Isaias swept through the Washington region and forced the annual Lord of Miracles celebration indoors Oct. 11 at St. Ann Church in Arlington. But the weather did not dampen ...

Dominican Sister Mary Paul of Christ Murphy died June 18, 2026, at age 84 at St. Dominic’s Monastery in Linden in her 57th year of religious life. She was born Carol Jean Murphy to Paul J. Murphy and ...

Sept. 19, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. — Christ the Redeemer, Sterling Oct. 17, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. — St. John the Baptist, Front Royal Oct. 22, 5:30 p.m. — St. John ...

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How does one dare to speak of the Eucharist? It is hard to grasp the immensity of this rich, profound and generous gift of God to his children.

Pope Leo XIV has bestowed papal honors on 50 members of the Arlington diocese, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge announced last month, in conjunction with the diocesan Golden Jubilee. Bishop Burbidge will ...

Holy Spirit Church in Annandale has embraced the six pillars of the Diocesan Strategic Plan with a series of new and growing initiatives, according to Father John O’Donohue, pastor, and Director of ...

Deacon James F. Waalkes knows everything happens in God’s time. After ordination, he will begin his first priestly assignment as a parochial vicar at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Falls Church, not ...

An altar candle at St. Bernadette Church cannot burn properly once it gets too close to the candle socket. As blessed objects, candles must be disposed of in a specific manner, and many parishes amass ...

has been waiting for his new life as a priest to start. As the year went on and his final year of seminary continued, “I just wanted to be in the parish, and really be a priest,” said Deacon Pavlick, ...