Fr. Philip, Halo effect, Mother of the Church | ACH Audio

Nine New Priests, A Cathedral Renovation, God and somebody next to you | ACH Audio Articles

Staff writer, Zoey Maraist, reds some of the articles from the Arlington Catholic Herald's latest issue.

Staff writer, Zoey Maraist, reds some of the articles from the Arlington Catholic Herald's latest issue.

Eucharistic Revival, A Son's Campaign for his Mom, and CIC Eucharistic Procession | ACH Audio Articles

Staff writer, Zoey Maraist, reads some of the articles of the Arlington Catholic Herald's latest issue.

Staff writer, Zoey Maraist, reads some of the articles of the Arlington Catholic Herald's latest issue.

What is an Annulment?, Eagle Scout Project, Education as a Family Business | ACH Audio Articles

Staff writer, Zoey Maraist, reads articles from the Arlington Catholic Herald's latest issue.

Staff writer, Zoey Maraist, reads articles from the Arlington Catholic Herald's latest issue.

New Christendom Chapel, Two new deacons, Virtues in the Garden | ACH Audio Articles

Staff writer, Zoey Maraist, reads some of the articles from the ACH's latest issue.

Staff writer, Zoey Maraist, reads some of the articles from the ACH's latest issue.

USCCB Gender Confusion Treatment, New Catholics Share the Faith, Easter Basket Blessings | ACH Audio Articles

New Altar at Nativity Church, Human Trafficking, Orlando Basilica | ACH Audio Articles

Staff writer Zoey Maraist reads some of the articles from the Arlington Catholic Herald's latest issue.

Staff writer Zoey Maraist reads some of the articles from the Arlington Catholic Herald's latest issue.

10 years with Pope Francis, Catholic men's conference draws hundreds, Teams of Our Lady helps couples  | ACH Audio Articles

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.

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.

Marymount University Cuts Majors, 7 Sisters Encircle Priests with Prayer, the Story of a Muslim Convert | ACH Audio Articles

Five new permanent deacons, Prayer is our weapon, and Stepping up local advocacy | ACH Audio Articles

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Five men are ordained deacons; a parish in Sterling will bid farewell to their Franciscan fathers; and hear from a speaker at the Catholic #MeToo movement discussion talking about “Second Thoughts on the Sexual Revolution.”

Five men are ordained deacons; a parish in Sterling will bid farewell to their Franciscan fathers; and hear from a speaker at the Catholic #MeToo movement discussion talking about “Second Thoughts on the Sexual Revolution.”

"Second Thoughts on the Sexual Revolution" and other weekly news

A 77-year-old Virginia native made diocesan history by becoming the first consecrated hermit in the Diocese of Arlington Feb. 21. Catholic Herald multimedia designer Ashleigh Kassock recounts Fr. Clarence M. Trinkle's day of consecration. Also in this episode, Catholic Herald reporter Zoey Maraist shares how two brothers, one of whom is autistic created a farm from a shipping container. 

A 77-year-old Virginia native made diocesan history by becoming the first consecrated hermit in the Diocese of Arlington Feb. 21. Catholic Herald multimedia designer Ashleigh Kassock recounts Fr. Clarence M. Trinkle's day of consecration. Also in this episode, Catholic Herald reporter Zoey Maraist shares how two brothers, one of whom is autistic created a farm from a shipping container.

The making of a hermit 

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

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.  <a href="https://www.catholicherald.com/News/Catholic_Living/Weddings/Couple_finds_their__Way__to_marriage_along_the_Camino_de_Santiago/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Couple finds their 'Way' to marriage along the Camino de Santiago</a>

S. 4, Ep. 3: Couple finds their 'Way' to marriage along Camino de Santiago

Bishop O'Connell

"Intelligent Lives," a film soon to be screened at Bishop O'Connell High School in Arlington, highlights inclusion. Listen in to hear how that works in the classroom and out. Link to film homepage: https://intelligentlives.org 

"Intelligent Lives," a film soon to be screened at Bishop O'Connell High School in Arlington, highlights inclusion. Listen in to hear how that works in the classroom and out. Link to film homepage: <a href="https://intelligentlives.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://intelligentlives.org</a>

S. 3 Ep. 8 Bishop O'Connell High School highlights inclusion

Melissa Ohden

Melissa Ohden survived a saline abortion at seven months gestation in 1977. She is the founder of the Abortion Survivors Institute, and this week, she speaks at the Virginia March for Life in Richmond. In this episode, she shares her journey to peace and forgiveness. Learn why why she not only advocates for the unborn — it's part of her mission to be a voice of forgiveness for men and women suffering after an abortion. 

Melissa Ohden survived a saline abortion at seven months gestation in 1977. She is the founder of the Abortion Survivors Institute, and this week, she speaks at the Virginia March for Life in Richmond. In this episode, she shares her journey to peace and forgiveness. Learn why why she not only advocates for the unborn — it's part of her mission to be a voice of forgiveness for men and women suffering after an abortion.

S. 3, Ep. 12 Melissa Ohden survived an abortion at 7 months gestation

Stefan Starzynski

Fr. Stefan Starzynski, chaplain of Inova Fairfax Hospital, explains why the Anointing of the Sick is the sacrament of Healing. He dispels some popular misconceptions and shares some examples of how it has changed lives in remarkable ways.   Why Anointing of the Sick matters  Bishop urges sick to offer their suffering for the church

Fr. Stefan Starzynski, chaplain of Inova Fairfax Hospital, explains why the Anointing of the Sick is the sacrament of Healing. He dispels some popular misconceptions and shares some examples of how it has changed lives in remarkable ways.  <a href="https://www.catholicherald.com/News/Local_News/Why_Anointing_of_the_Sick_matters/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Why Anointing of the Sick matters</a> <a href="https://www.catholicherald.com/News/Local_News/Bishop_encourages_the_sick_to_offer_their_suffering_for_the_church/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Bishop urges sick to offer their suffering for the church</a>

S. 3, Ep. 11 Fr. Stefan Starzynski explains the power of the Anointing of the Sick

Bishop Burbidge

Arlington Bishop Michael Burbidge is in Rome to visit the Pontifical North American College, one of the seminaries the diocese uses. Sept. 25, the bishop was able to concelebrate Mass with Pope Francis in the chapel of the pope's residence. A retreat for the seriously ill was held in White Post at San Damiano Spiritual Life Center. The retreat had been held at Dominican Retreat house in McLean for decades, but when the facility closed two years ago, the retreats ended, until this year. Father Stanley Rother, a priest from Oklahoma, spent 13 years in Guatemala in the 1960s and '70s. His insistence on staying with his parishioners, despite an ongoing civil war, eventually cost him his life. Father Rother was beatified Sept. 23 in front of an overflow crowd of 20,000. Learn more about these stories and more in our weekly news roundup.

Bishop Burbidge concelebrates Mass with Pope Francis

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.

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.

S. 4, Ep. 10: Recycling burnt-out altar candles for at-home worship

Staff writer Zoey Maraist shares updates on the news of the week, including  new norms and procedures for holding bishops and religious superiors accountable in protecting minors, as well as in protecting members of religious orders and seminarians from abuse. Also hear how a Vienna woman is creating  whimsical wigs for kids with hair loss. 

Staff writer Zoey Maraist shares updates on the news of the week, including <a href="https://www.catholicherald.com/News/National___International/Pope_Francis/Pope_issues_new_norms_on_mandatory_abuse_reporting,_bishop_accountability/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> new norms and procedures for holding bishops and religious superiors accountable</a> in protecting minors, as well as in protecting members of religious orders and seminarians from abuse. Also hear how a Vienna woman is creating <a href="https://www.catholicherald.com/News/Catholic_Living/Whimsical_wigs_for_cancer-fighting_kids/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> whimsical wigs for kids</a> with hair loss.

S. 3, Ep. 16: Whimsical wigs for kids and news updates

Saint Joseph Church in Herndon hosted a Polka Mass April 7. Here's an excerpt from the article by our social media coordinator Mary Stachyra Lopez, the guest on this week's show: The popularity of Polka Masses grew within a few years, thanks to the influence of Father Frank Perkovich, a Minnesota pastor whose Polka Mass recordings have sold more than 100,000 copies. Though some critics said that secular music, even paired with religious lyrics, did not belong in church, Polka Masses were a hit at ethnic festivals and many parishes. The height of the Polka Mass’ fame may have been in 1983, when Father Perkovich, accompanied by 80 pilgrims from the Midwest, celebrated a Polka Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica. “We’ll polka our way to heaven,” he said at the time, according to an Associated Press report. Days later, he performed for Pope John Paul II at a general audience. Father Perkovich was later inducted into the Polka Hall of Fame. 

Saint Joseph Church in Herndon hosted a Polka Mass April 7. Here's an excerpt from the article by our social media coordinator Mary Stachyra Lopez, the guest on this week's show: The popularity of Polka Masses grew within a few years, thanks to the influence of Father Frank Perkovich, a Minnesota pastor whose Polka Mass recordings have sold more than 100,000 copies. Though some critics said that secular music, even paired with religious lyrics, did not belong in church, Polka Masses were a hit at ethnic festivals and many parishes. The height of the Polka Mass’ fame may have been in 1983, when Father Perkovich, accompanied by 80 pilgrims from the Midwest, celebrated a Polka Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica. “We’ll polka our way to heaven,” he said at the time, according to an Associated Press report. Days later, he performed for Pope John Paul II at a general audience. Father Perkovich was later inducted into the Polka Hall of Fame.

Mass with polka music: "We'll polka our way to heaven"

Katie Prejean McGrady

In this episode, we interview nationally recognized motivator of young people Katie Prejean McGrady. Prejean McGrady, the keynote speaker at BASH, took to the stage at Bishop O'Connell High School this past Saturday, driving home the importance of fostering a close relationship with Jesus to nearly 1,000 middle schoolers. “It is extremely rare for over 900 middle schoolers to hang out with Jesus for a day so give yourselves a round of applause,” Prejean McGrady said.  Also in this episode, it is prom season and promposals are all the rage. Listen in and find out what they are.

In this episode, we interview nationally recognized motivator of young people Katie Prejean McGrady. Prejean McGrady, the keynote speaker at BASH, took to the stage at Bishop O'Connell High School this past Saturday, driving home the importance of fostering a close relationship with Jesus to nearly 1,000 middle schoolers. “It is extremely rare for over 900 middle schoolers to hang out with Jesus for a day so give yourselves a round of applause,” Prejean McGrady said.  Also in this episode, it is prom season and promposals are all the rage. Listen in and find out what they are.

Interview: Katie Prejean McGrady, keynote speaker at BASH and "promposals"

Lawyer Lynda Rozell traded in her Fairfax townhouse for an Airstream trailer and now travels around the country, sharing her Catholic faith at campgrounds. Learn more about Rozell's nomadic way of life — and why she calls herself the "Tin Can Pilgrim" — in our Sept. 26 print edition. 

Lawyer Lynda Rozell traded in her Fairfax townhouse for an Airstream trailer and now travels around the country, sharing her Catholic faith at campgrounds. Learn more about Rozell's nomadic way of life — and why she calls herself the "Tin Can Pilgrim" — in our Sept. 26 print edition.

S. 3, Ep. 30: Lawyer trades townhouse for tiny home on wheels

A youth center for at-risk kids in Manassas that is being forced to find a new home. Staff and volunteers tutor kids after school, keep them busy with activities and off the street. But the center that rents them space is going in a different direction and the Youth Apostles-led program is searching for a new home. A parish in Arlington is putting music behind their Stations of the Cross to transform the Lenten devotion. The music group came up with a simple melody to link all the stations, and put each station into its own sung prayer.  You can experience the sung stations at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Arlington Feb. 21, March 7 and March 21 at 7 p.m.  https://www.catholicherald.com/News/Local_News/Manassas_church_hosts__Night_to_Shine__for_people_with_special_needs/

A youth center for at-risk kids in Manassas that is being forced to find a new home. Staff and volunteers tutor kids after school, keep them busy with activities and off the street. But the center that rents them space is going in a different direction and the Youth Apostles-led program is searching for a new home. A parish in Arlington is putting music behind their Stations of the Cross to transform the Lenten devotion. The music group came up with a simple melody to link all the stations, and put each station into its own sung prayer.  You can experience the sung stations at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Arlington Feb. 21, March 7 and March 21 at 7 p.m. <a href="https://www.catholicherald.com/News/Local_News/Manassas_church_hosts__Night_to_Shine__for_people_with_special_needs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.catholicherald.com/News/Local_News/Manassas_church_hosts__Night_to_Shine__for_people_with_special_needs/</a>

Latest Catholic news: Don Bosco Center, Sung Stations of the Cross, Night to Shine

If you were at last weekend’s annual seminarian basketball game, you might have taken a doubletake while watching the referees. Arlington Bishop Michael Burbidge was one of three referees for the annual game that pits diocesan seminarians against young men discerning a vocation to the priesthood. In a customary black-and-white-striped shirt, armed with a whistle, the bishop held his own among fellow referees Fr. Chris Vaccaro from Mary Washington University and Paul Klein of St. Veronica Church in Chantilly. Father J.D. Jaffe, diocesan vocations director, kicked off the event with a prayer and a warning to the players: “Don’t argue with the refs.”

Arlington Bishop referees seminarian basketball game

Catholics sought solace after the Las Vegas shootings at the noon Mass at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington.

Latest Catholic news: New deacon, Catechism of the Catholic Church turns 25

The  Basilica of St. Mary in Alexandria will host the incorruptible heart of St. John Vianney, Curé of Ars and patron saint of priests, Jan. 15-16 as part of its national tour across the U.S.  But why send a heart across the U.S.? Matthew Tsakanikas, chair of the theology department at Christendom College in Front Royal, joins the show to explain why Catholics are fascinated by relics and the spiritual benefits. 

The <a href="https://www.catholicherald.com/News/Local_News/Basilica_of_St__Mary_in_Alexandria_to_host_St__John_Vianney_relic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Basilica of St. Mary in Alexandria</a> will host the incorruptible heart of St. John Vianney, Curé of Ars and patron saint of priests, Jan. 15-16 as part of its national tour across the U.S.  But why send a heart across the U.S.? <a href="https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2018/08/28/orthodoxy-worship-and-saint-augustine/%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matthew Tsakanikas</a>, chair of the theology department at Christendom College in Front Royal, joins the show to explain why Catholics are fascinated by relics and the spiritual benefits.

S. 3 Ep. 1 Why Catholics are fascinated by relics

Rich Miserendino

Father Miserendino, who has played saxophone for 25 years, says "it’s time for the Catholic Church to reclaim support of the arts.”

Father Miserendino, who has played saxophone for 25 years, says "it’s time for the Catholic Church to reclaim support of the arts.”

S.3, Ep. 34: Fr. Rich Miserendino, baritone saxophone player, on faith and the arts

Thousands of kids from around the Diocese of Arlington are enjoying summer camps filled with faith and fun.   Middle schoolers harvest corn for needy during faith-filled 'boot camp'  Vocations camp for Hispanic youths  Campers, staff perfect skills and faith at SASH Camp in Winchester  FIAT Campers 'made for greatness'  Quo Vadis offers a taste of seminary life Plus, Editor and General Manager Mike Flach shares some news about the Herald: it is shifting from a weekly to a biweekly newspaper, with a focus on digital media.   New vision, new era for the Catholic Herald

Thousands of kids from around the Diocese of Arlington are enjoying summer camps filled with faith and fun.  <a href="https://www.catholicherald.com/News/Local_News/Middle_schoolers_harvest_corn_for_needy_during_faith-filled__boot_camp_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Middle schoolers harvest corn for needy during faith-filled 'boot camp'</a> <a href="https://www.catholicherald.com/News/Local_News/Vocations_camp_for_Hispanic_youths/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Vocations camp for Hispanic youths</a> <a href="https://www.catholicherald.com/News/Local_News/Campers,_staff_perfect_skills_and_faith_at_SASH_Camp_in_Winchester/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Campers, staff perfect skills and faith at SASH Camp in Winchester</a> <a href="https://www.catholicherald.com/News/Local_News/FIAT_campers__made_for_greatness_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> FIAT Campers 'made for greatness'</a> <a href="https://www.catholicherald.com/News/Local_News/Quo_Vadis_offers_a_taste_of_seminary_life/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Quo Vadis offers a taste of seminary life</a> Plus, Editor and General Manager Mike Flach shares some news about the Herald: it is shifting from a weekly to a biweekly newspaper, with a focus on digital media.  <a href="https://www.catholicherald.com/News/Local_News/New_vision,_new_era_for_the_Catholic_Herald/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> New vision, new era for the Catholic Herald</a>

S. 3, Ep. 23: Super summer camps edition

It was a banner week for the pro-life movement and we’ve got all the coverage in this week’s issue. The Life is VERY Good rally Jan. 18 drew 7,300 people to EagleBank arena. Teens from throughout the country and just down the road gathered for an evening of music and prayer. The Christian pop-punk band, Hawk Nelson, pumped up the crowd with their hits, including their new single, “Miracles.”

A banner week for pro-lifers; Catholic Schools Week issue

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

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.  <a href="https://www.catholicherald.com/News/Catholic_Living/Team_USA_Blind_Hockey_gives_Alexandria_Catholic_a_shot_to_play/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Blind hockey gives Alexandria Catholic a shot to play</a>

S. 4, Ep. 1: Blind hockey 

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