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Catholic Foundation of Arlington celebrates inaugural luncheon

By Leslie Thomas

A spirit of gratitude and fellowship filled Belle Haven Country Club in Alexandria Oct. 14, as donors, members of the Catholic Heritage Circle, pastors, Catholic school leaders and diocesan representatives gathered for the inaugural Catholic Foundation of Arlington Appreciation Luncheon.

10/22/26

Reading Time 2 min

Renovations at a Vienna parish place the Eucharist front and center

By Anna Donofrio

Hardly a parking space was free at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Vienna Oct.13. After five years of planning and months of construction, the church capped off its “Cornerstone Project” renovations with a Mass of Thanksgiving.

10/20/26

Reading Time 4 min

Marriage vocation honored at annual Mass

By Mary M. Shaffrey

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge celebrated the bilingual Mass at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington Oct. 18 and hosted a reception afterward where he posed for photos with couples and families.

10/20/26

Reading Time 3 min

Leesburg parishioner’s Malawi service trip reveals an unexpected friendship

By Anna Donofrio

Two years ago, Bryan Layman traveled to Malawi to rebuild roads in a remote village. What he wasn’t expecting was to build on a relationship between a Catholic diocese in the African nation and the Arlington diocese.

10/15/26

Reading Time 4 min