…St. Mary’s, Blacksburg, for the summer.   Editor’s note: Check back at catholicvirginian.org in the coming days – and in the May 27 issue of The Catholic Virginian – for…

Honorary degree for the bishop (above): Bishop Barry C. Knestout was invited to Belmont Abbey College in Belmont, North Carolina, on Saturday, May 11, for the college’s 146th commencement. The…

…a walk with your best friend.” A crossbearer and candle bearers led the procession, followed by religious sisters. Children who received their first Communion this year threw red and white…

…on Vietnam-Holy See relations, including issues related to the Catholic Church in Vietnam,” the communique said about the May 17 meeting. “While reaffirming the freedom of the church to carry…

…told OSV News that she is “hopeful that our people will continue to grow in our faith and come back to our faith if they’ve been away, and come back…

…stumbles over somewhat creative Italian without being aware of the nuances.” Matteo Bruni, director of the Vatican press office, responded late May 28 to repeated requests for comment. “Pope Francis…

…in our community,” Bishop Fisher said. “The work of the Holy Spirit within our diocese and the support of the Western New York community has been an incredible blessing.”  …

On June 1, at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Richmond, Bishop Barry C. Knestout ordained two men to the priesthood for the Diocese of Richmond. Father David Arellano, 26,…