The Arlington Catholic Herald

Columns

The ‘pursuit of happiness’

By Sister Constance Veit

St. Jeanne Jugan is often portrayed looking quite solemn, but she was actually very joyful.

6/26/26

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The ‘pursuit of happiness’

By Sister Constance Veit

St. Jeanne Jugan is often portrayed looking quite solemn, but she was actually very joyful.

6/26/26

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Columns

In the family

By Fr. Steven Oetjen

You might notice that we Christians often refer to each other as “brothers and sisters.”

6/26/26

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In the family

By Fr. Steven Oetjen

You might notice that we Christians often refer to each other as “brothers and sisters.”

6/26/26

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Columns

Strange signs of love

By Elizabeth Foss

Pale pink peonies at the perfect moment of bloom fill the church. They are utterly lovely.

6/25/26

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Strange signs of love

By Elizabeth Foss

Pale pink peonies at the perfect moment of bloom fill the church. They are utterly lovely.

6/25/26

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Global

U.S. sends response teams to Venezuela after massive earthquakes

By Madalaine Elhabbal

The Trump administration is deploying U.S. emergency response teams to Venezuela in the wake of two high-magnitude earthquakes as local Catholic leaders mobilize the church’s support network.

6/25/26

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U.S. sends response teams to Venezuela after massive earthquakes

By Madalaine Elhabbal

The Trump administration is deploying U.S. emergency response teams to Venezuela in the wake of two high-magnitude earthquakes as local Catholic leaders mobilize the church’s support network.

6/25/26

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Local

Catholic education leaders gather at Christendom College

Special to the Catholic Herald

Catholic bishops, higher education leaders, scholars, superintendents, and educational partners from across the United States gathered at Christendom College for the inaugural Front Royal Education Summit last month, a collaborative effort dedicated to the renewal of Catholic elementary and secondary education.

6/25/26

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Catholic education leaders gather at Christendom College

Special to the Catholic Herald

6/25/26

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Local

National Right to Life Conference comes to Arlington

By Anna Donofrio

Pro-lifers gathered in Arlington for the annual National Right to Life Conference June 12-13. Over two days, attendees heard from speakers on opportunities and challenges at the national and state levels.

6/24/26

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Looking back: 250 years of Black Catholic history in the diocese and beyond

By Anna Donofrio

Black Catholic history is both inseparable from and essential to the history of Catholicism in the United States. Since the birth of the nation, Black Catholics helped build parish communities and have passed down the faith to their children.

6/24/26

St. Margaret Mary Alacoque relics come to Washington July 2-4

For the Catholic Herald

First class relics of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque will be on display July 2-4 at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine in Washington.

6/24/26

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Columns

The ‘pursuit of happiness’

By Sr. Constance Veit, LSP

In the family

By Fr. Steven Oetjen

Strange signs of love

By Elizabeth Foss

Christi’s witness

By Mary Beth Bonacci

National

U.S. vice president, second lady share family Mass attendance practices

6/16/26

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U.S. bishops approve revised version of Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People

6/12/26

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U.S. bishops consecrate nation to Sacred Heart of Jesus

6/12/26

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Papal nuncio urges US bishops to deepen communion

6/11/26

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Archbishop Coakley offers first presidential address to U.S. bishops

6/11/26

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Global

Pope Leo XIV: Contemplation makes Christians credible witnesses

By Angela Ambrogetti

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV said that contemplation is not reserved for saints, monks or hermits, but is a necessary part of Christian life that helps make believers credible witnesses to the Gospel.

6/22/26

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Pope Leo XIV: Spain is an example of unity despite differences

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV dedicated his general audience June 17 to reflecting on his apostolic journey to Spain the previous week, during which he visited Madrid, Barcelona and the Canary Islands.

6/17/26

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Pope Leo XIV says evil crumbles when the Gospel is lived out

By Antonio Tarallo

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV said June 14 that when the Gospel is proclaimed and lived out, evil gives way before the power of the risen Christ.

6/15/26

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Audiobook of Pope Leo’s encyclical ‘Magnifica Humanitas’ now available

Vatican News

The English editorial team of Vatican Radio — Vatican News has prepared an audiobook of Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical "Magnifica humanitas" divided into seven audio files.

6/12/26

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Arts

Schools

‘Radium Girls’ wins 11 Glamies

Catholic Herald Staff Report

St. Paul VI Catholic High School in Chantilly won 11 theater awards for the play “Radium Girls,” including Outstanding Play, at the 2026 Blue Ridge Glamies Awards Gala, held at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas May 27.

6/12/26

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Art

The Kid’s Connection 06/11

The Kid’s Connection will capture the attention of your little ones. Click here to download the latest issue and please let us know on our social media if your kids succeed in solving it! We’d love to hear about it.

6/11/26

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Theater

Summer theater and camps

Catholic Herald Staff Report

Theater camps and beloved musicals take center stage this summer, bringing audiences together for productions of “Hello Dolly!” and “Fiddler on the Roof” as well as a chance for kids to attend Drama Bootcamp.

6/11/26

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