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Portsmouth Knights honor veterans
January 6, 2021, by Janna Reynolds

The St. Paul Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Assembly 1166 of Portsmouth honored deceased veterans…

The appropriate way to handle cremated remains
December 30, 2020, by Deacon Ed Handel, Special to The Catholic Virginian

The practice of cremation is on the increase for faithful Catholics. This practice was approved…

Forum on racism an ‘eye opener’ at Ascension Parish
December 28, 2020, by Jennifer Neville, Special to The Catholic Virginian

Series challenges attendees to remedy social justice issues   At a time of heightened racial…

No diocesan buses to March for Life
December 27, 2020, by Catholic Virginian Staff

In a Wednesday, Dec. 9, letter to priests, deacons religious and lay leaders, Bishop Barry…

‘Creating disciples of Christ’ for 50 years in Portsmouth
December 26, 2020, by Jennifer Neville, Special to The Catholic Virginian

School seeking to raise $217K in order to remain open   Portsmouth Catholic Regional School…

NATIONAL
For Tommy Lasorda, faith was ‘very, very important’
January 11, 2021, by Mark Pattison, Catholic News Service

WASHINGTON — Tommy Lasorda, who won two World Series titles during his 21-year managerial reign…

In wake of Capitol attack, leaders urge rejection of divisions that lead to violence
January 8, 2021, by Kurt Jensen, Catholic News Service

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Rep. Chris Smith was in his office in the Rayburn House Office…

Virtual retreats offer boost for spiritual health in pandemic
January 7, 2021, by Cathy Doud, Catholic News Service

CONCORDIA, Kan. — The coronavirus pandemic has created the conditions for a spiritual crisis, but…

Chicago Father Pfleger steps aside over allegation of abuse more than 40 years ago
January 6, 2021, by Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service

WASHINGTON — Father Michael Pfleger, a popular Chicago priest and outspoken advocate against gun violence,…

As Jesuit chaplain retires, House picks first female chaplain
January 5, 2021, by Rhina Guidos, Catholic News Service

WASHINGTON — With the year-end announcement that Jesuit Father Pat Conroy would be retiring as…

GLOBAL
Pope amends canon law so women can be installed as lectors, acolytes
January 11, 2021, by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

VATICAN CITY — Recognizing “the gifts of each baptized person” — women and men —…

Family ministry begins with listening, recognizing grace, cardinal says
January 8, 2021, by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Through baptism and the sacrament of marriage, Catholic families have a…

Pope: ‘Vaccine needed for our bodies, hearts’
January 7, 2021, by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

VATICAN CITY — At the beginning of a year people hope will mark the end…

God gives everyone the task of being peacemakers, pope says
January 1, 2021, by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

VATICAN CITY — As the Catholic Church celebrated World Peace Day Jan. 1, Pope Francis…

Pope on Christmas: Share hope, promote peace, give vaccine to all
December 26, 2020, by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

VATICAN CITY — On a Christmas like no other, Pope Francis prayed for people who…


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