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Endowment rooted in Prince of Peace couple’s faith
January 9, 2021, by Jennifer Neville, Special to The Catholic Virginian

Nicholas Vacca is leading the way for what he calls “a different avenue” of giving…

Veteran Catholic educator leads Hollins University
January 8, 2021, by Joseph Staniunas, Special to The Catholic Virginian

Mary Dana Hinton brings blend of religious experiences, insights to presidency   The new president…

Despite COVID, diocese had much to celebrate
January 8, 2021, by Janna Reynolds, The Catholic Virginian

2020 was a year of growth, adaptation   Although the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in programs…

Diocesan schools make in-person learning work
January 8, 2021, by Rose Morrisette, Special to The Catholic Virginian

Principals, teachers credited with providing quality education in safe environments   On Aug. 24, 2020,…

In Memoriam: Father Michael J. Herbert
January 7, 2021, by Janna Reynolds

A funeral Mass was celebrated Thursday, Dec. 31, at St. Andrew, Roanoke, for Father Michael…

NATIONAL
Bishop Malloy urges extension of last remaining US-Russia arms pact
January 16, 2021, by Catholic News Service

WASHINGTON (CNS) — The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace…

‘We are better than this,’ deacon says before Johnson’s execution
January 15, 2021, by Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court Jan. 14 cleared the path for the federal government to…

‘We need the Lord to cast out demon of division in our nation,’ cardinal says
January 14, 2021, by Mark Zimmermann, Catholic News Service

WASHINGTON — Celebrating a livestreamed Mass for the community of Archbishop Carroll High School in…

Supreme Court says abortion drugs must be obtained in person, not by mail
January 13, 2021, by Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court Jan. 12 reinstated a federal requirement that women who are…

Despite strong opposition from the Church, Lisa Montgomery executed
January 13, 2021, by Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service

WASHINGTON — After a flurry of court decisions, the Supreme Court reversed a pair of…

GLOBAL
Congolese bishop: Stop the ‘chain of massacres’
January 17, 2021, by Catholic News Service

MUNICH (CNS) — A Congolese bishop has urged international action to stem massacres in his…

Popes Francis, Benedict receive first doses of COVID-19 vaccine
January 14, 2021, by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

VATICAN CITY — Both Pope Francis and retired Pope Benedict XVI have received the first…

False narrative of papal division ‘harmful,’ former doctrinal chief says
January 13, 2021, by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

VATICAN CITY — The constant comparison as well as false reports of division between Pope…

Irish inquiry: Families mistreated unmarried moms; others complicit
January 12, 2021, by Michael Kelly, Catholic News Service

DUBLIN — An Irish government commission that spent five years investigating the treatment of unmarried…

For Ash Wednesday, Vatican asks priests to ‘sprinkle’ ashes on heads
January 12, 2021, by Catholic News Service

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments asked priests…


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