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Emmitsburg Pilgrimage, Marian Pilgrimage, and A 600-day long Rosary for Ukraine
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In this week's episode, Ann Augherton and Anna Harvey discuss the Catholic Herald's latest stories from around the diocese. Visit https://www.catholicherald.com to subscribe to a print copy or read more stories.
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The Catholic obligation to vote; VCC executive director Jeff Caruso speaking on Faithful Citizenship. | ACH Audio Podcast
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As election season heats up, the Virginia Catholic Conference is reminding the commonwealth’s Catholics that they have an obligation to participate in political life. “We have an obligation to help shape the moral character of society for the common good,” said Jeff Caruso, executive director of the VCC, the legislative advocacy arm of both Virgini…
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IHM’s mark century in diocese; Afghan refugees rebuild | ACH Audio Podcast
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IHMs celebrate 100th anniversary of teaching at St. James in Falls Church; Bishop Michael Burbidge celebrates the Mass. Afghan refugees make a new home in Northern Virginia thanks to Catholic Charities Immigrant and Refugee Services. Read their stories of escape and rebuilding. Special Youth and College Section details how a local college helps pre…
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Care for Creation, Indulgences Explainer, and religious Sisters at Nats Park | ACH Audio Articles
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Managing editor, Ann Augherton, and staff writer, Anna Harvey, discuss this week’s headlines and behind the scenes at Ladies Night at Nats Park.
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What happened to St. Maximilian Kolbe’s beard? | ACH Audio
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Catholic families narrowly escapes Hawaii wildfires, A Catholic church appears to survive a devastating Maui fire | ACH Audio
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Walk down the aisle make a pilgrimage, Reaping the fruitcakes of labor | ACH Audio
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Fr. Philip, Halo effect, Mother of the Church | ACH Audio
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Nine New Priests, A Cathedral Renovation, God and somebody next to you | ACH Audio Articles
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Eucharistic Revival, A Son's Campaign for his Mom, and CIC Eucharistic Procession | ACH Audio Articles
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Staff writer, Zoey Maraist, reds some of the articles from the Arlington Catholic Herald's latest issue.
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What is an Annulment?, Eagle Scout Project, Education as a Family Business | ACH Audio Articles
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Staff writer, Zoey Maraist, reads some of the articles of the Arlington Catholic Herald's latest issue.
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New Christendom Chapel, Two new deacons, Virtues in the Garden | ACH Audio Articles
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USCCB Gender Confusion Treatment, New Catholics Share the Faith, Easter Basket Blessings | ACH Audio Articles
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New Altar at Nativity Church, Human Trafficking, Orlando Basilica | ACH Audio Articles
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10 years with Pope Francis, Catholic men's conference draws hundreds, Teams of Our Lady helps couples | ACH Audio Articles
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Marymount University Cuts Majors, 7 Sisters Encircle Priests with Prayer, the Story of a Muslim Convert | ACH Audio Articles
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Staff writer Zoey Maraist reads some of the articles from the Arlington Catholic Herald's latest issue. NOTE: The story on Marymount cutting majors was updated after the board of trustees voted 20-0 in favor of the proposal on Feb. 24.
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Five new permanent deacons, Prayer is our weapon, and Stepping up local advocacy | ACH Audio Articles
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New Corpus Christi Rectory, Fr. Jerome Daly Passes Away, and Post-Dobbs March for Life | ACH Audio Articles
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Eritrea Catholics Give Thanks, The Harms of IVF, Bishop Burbidge Remembers Benedict XVI at Memorial Mass | ACH Audio Articles
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Managing Editor Ann M. Augherton gives the back story of the beloved Christmas carol, “Silent Night.”
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A Mormon Converts to Catholicism, A Less Materialistic Christmas, and How to De-Clutter Your Home | ACH Audio Articles
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Thanksgiving for Refugees, Advent Preparation, and prioritizing inclusion for those with Intellectual disabilities | ACH Audio Articles
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Staff writer Zoey Maraist and managing editor, Ann Augherton and read some of the articles from the Arlington Catholic Herald's latest issue.
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Archbishop Chaput, Mary's Shelter Growth, and Adult conversion stories | ACH Audio Articles
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Staff writer, Zoey Maraist, reads some of the articles from the Arlington Catholic Herald's latest issue. Quick LinksGet Embed PlayerDownload Audio File
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Where are the Sacraments in the Bible?, Peruvian Lord of Miracles Procession, and Marriage Jubilarian Mass
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Virginia's new transgenderism policy, Miss Virginia focuses on autism, Priest ordinations in Rome, and more!
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Rise of Homeschooling, new altar at St. Peter's church, New Cathedral music director, and more!
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Local Nurse Fired for Pro-Life Beliefs, New Altar for St. Agnes, and Remembering Msgr. Paul Heller | ACH Audio Articles
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Staff writer Zoey Maraist reads some of the articles from the Arlington Catholic Herald's latest back to school issue.
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Will Catholic Gil Hodges make it to the Baseball Hall of Fame?
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Staff Writer Zoey Maraist interviews Catholic Athletes for Christ's Kevin O'Malley, a parishioner of St. Veronica Church in Chantilly, about his organization's new documentary, "Soul of a Champion: The Gil Hodges Story."
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Catholic movie critics give their 2021 Oscars predictions
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The Arlington Catholic Herald gets ready for the Oscars, which will be broadcast on ABC April 25, 8 p.m. EDT. Managing Editor Ann Augherton and co-host Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talk with two Catholic movie experts – John Mulderig of Catholic News Service and Daughter of St. Paul Sr. Rose Pacatte – about how the pandemic affected mov…
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An interview with Rob and Deb Stevens of St. William of York Church in Stafford, who were voted by the Catholic Herald staff as the paper's 2020 Herald Angels for their charitable works of service this year.
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Paul VI students talk about their new Chantilly campus
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St. Paul VI Catholic High School moved from its Fairfax location to a brand new campus in Chantilly. Listen to students talk about their favorite features of the new school.
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S. 4, Ep. 13: Families struggle with COVID-19 restrictions in care facilities
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Staff writer Leslie Miller talks with Susan Infeld, parish nurse at St. John Neumann Church in Reston, about the challenges faced by families whose loved ones are inaccessible in senior care facilities locked down for months because of COVID-19.
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S. 4, Ep. 12: How your parish can go solar
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Staff Writer Zoey Maraist talks to Page Gravely of Catholic Energies, a company that consults with local parishes on how they can install solar panels. Hear them talk about how solar energy and going green is in line with Catholic teaching!
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S. 4, Ep. 11: Behind-the-scenes at this year's Ordinations
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Acting Editor Ann Augherton and Staff Writer Zoey Maraist discuss the ordinations, this year livestreamed due to coronavirus pandemic restrictions. Hear how safety precautions were the backdrop as five men were ordained to the priesthood for the Arlington Diocese June 6 and get a glimpse of the June 13 ordination to the transitional diaconate.…
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S. 4, Ep. 10: Recycling burnt-out altar candles for at-home worship
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A group of Eucharistic ministers from St. Leo the Great Church in Fairfax repurpose old altar candles and give them to homebound parishioners to aid their at-home worship and prayer life.
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S. 4, Ep. 9: Stories of hope during a pandemic
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Deacon Peter McShurley, who assisted at the Easter Vigil, and Mary Aquino, who painted a portrait of a health care worker praying, join the show through long-distance interviews. See the painting: https://www.facebook.com/ArlingtonCatholicHerald/photos/a.237682523272/10159294593483273/?type=3&theater https://www.catholicherald.com/News/Local_News/T…
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S. 4, Ep. 8: Behind the scenes of the Catholic Herald's virtual newsroom
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Every member of the Catholic Herald staff is working from home during this time of quarantine. Acting Editor Ann M. Augherton takes you behind the scenes to show you how our staff has adapted to bring you informative and inspiring news during the coronavirus pandemic.
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S. 4, Ep. 7: Top tips for tracing your Irish roots
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Learn how to research and preserve your family history with Dave Miller, an expert in Irish genealogy.
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S. 4, Ep. 6: Taize-style prayer: candlelight services and simple, repetitive chant
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St. John Neumann Church in Reston has for years been hosting Taize prayer services, though lately they have been held more frequently. These candlelight services are highlighted by their beautiful music. Take a listen for yourself. Taize prayer finds following at St. John Neumann Church in Reston
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S. 4, Ep. 5: Teen shares her love of the saints with colorful illustrations — and now a book
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At 16, Rebecca Pohlmeier paid for WorkCamp by opening her own Etsy shop, "GloryBePrints." Now she's released a board book for toddlers with Our Sunday Visitor.
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S. 4, Ep. 4: Michael Flach, editor, shares thoughts on the Catholic press at retirement
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Longtime Catholic Herald Editor and General Manager Michael F. Flach will retire Feb. 28. He shares his journey in the Catholic press, service to the four bishops of Arlington, and some exciting things that happened along the way. He also shares why Catholic news matters.
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S. 4, Ep. 3: Couple finds their 'Way' to marriage along Camino de Santiago
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For Karla and Jason De Los Reyes, preparing for their new life together involved a literal journey — traveling 74 miles on foot along the Camino de Santiago in the days leading up to their wedding in Spain. Couple finds their 'Way' to marriage along the Camino de Santiago
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S. 4, Ep. 2: Catholic movie critics give their Oscars predictions
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The 92nd Academy Awards are coming up, and that means people are scrambling to watch all the Oscar-nominated films. In this episode, Managing Editor Ann Augherton talks with two acclaimed Catholic film critics to get their take on which films might win Oscars, including "The Two Popes." They also talk Oscar snubs and movie recommendations. On the p…
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Charlie Mitchell, a parishioner of Blessed Sacrament Church in Alexandria, is enjoying the sport he loves — even after losing his vision. Here's what it's like to play blind hockey. Blind hockey gives Alexandria Catholic a shot to play
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In the spirit of the season, the Catholic Herald asked readers to nominate a volunteer who consistently goes above and beyond to help others as our first-ever "Herald Angel." Rich Rouck, selected by our staff from more than a dozen nominations, is a volunteer driver for the transportation ministry at Holy Spirit Church in Annandale. Find out more a…
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S. 3, Ep. 38: The true story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
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In 1939, Robert May was 35 years old, heavily in debt and depressed about the state of his life. He had an Ivy League education and had hoped to write the Great American Novel — but was instead writing catalog copy about men's white shirts for Montgomery Ward. Then he got the assignment that changed his life. Here's the true story behind the Christ…
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S. 3, Ep. 37: Fifteen-year-old piano player composes four-part 'Mass of the Resurrection'
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A local teenager has written music that has been officially approved for use in the Catholic Mass. Matthew Brown, 15, a parishioner at St. Mark Church in Vienna, has played piano for Masses at the church since he was in sixth grade. Brown recently composed the “Mass of the Resurrection,” a four-part Mass setting, and St. Mark’s has started using hi…
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S. 3, Ep. 36: St. Sharbel, miracle worker of Lebanon
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Most everyone in Lebanon knows and loves St. Sharbel. He’s beloved by Christians, but Druze and Muslim people have reported being healed by him, too. Zoey Maraist takes us to Our Lady of Lebanon Church in Washington to learn more about the mysterious hermit turned miracle worker.
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