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Sunday, August 20, 2017

U.S. Catholic parishes, schools happy to be in path of solar eclipse

U.S. Catholic parishes and schools located in the 70-mile-wide path of the total solar eclipse Aug. 21 plan to take part in this rare event with everything from providing parking spaces or viewing sites to offering overnight retreats or all-day events with family activities or scientific lectures.
New coordinator of campus and young adult ministry excited to empower young adults to evangelize

Megan McCleneghen, the new coordinator of campus and young adult ministry for the Archdiocese of Washington, said in her new role, she is excited to help young adults see how God remains relevant in their lives after college.
Cardinal gathers with seminarians and their families for Mass and fellowship

Thirty-two seminarians in formation to become priests for the Archdiocese of Washington gathered with their families and friends and Cardinal Donald Wuerl on July 29 at St. Patrick Church in Rockville for the annual Seminarian Family Day.

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News

Charlottesville's Catholic students ready to heal wounds, chaplain says

After the weekend of mayhem in Charlottesville, Virginia, the town's college Catholic community was wondering -- like many others around the nation -- what to do.
U.S. Catholic parishes, schools happy to be in path of solar eclipse

U.S. Catholic parishes and schools located in the 70-mile-wide path of the total solar eclipse Aug. 21 plan to take part in this rare event with everything from providing parking spaces or viewing sites to offering overnight retreats or all-day events with family activities or scientific lectures.
Catholic, Orthodox patriarchs seek help, say Mideast churches in danger

Mideast Catholic and Orthodox patriarchs decried the desperate situation they face as shepherds of churches "whose existence is in real danger."

Parish News

Pastor with astronomy background will use solar eclipse as teaching moment for students at St. Michael in Ridge

For the first time in almost 40 years, a solar eclipse occurring Monday, Aug. 21 will be visible coast to coast in the continental United States. Father Peter Giovanoni, pastor of St. Michael Parish in Ridge, Maryland, who earned a doctorate in astrophysics before entering the seminary, is well prepared to witness from his Southern Maryland parish the special celestial event that happens when the earth crosses with the shadow of the moon.
Shrine of the Sacred Heart to celebrate Blessed Oscar Romero’s centennial

The 100^th anniversary of Blessed Romero’s birth, Aug. 15, 2017, falls on the glorious Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Blessed Romero’s 1977 homily for the Feast of the Assumption, and more importantly, his steadfast work for justice on behalf on his beloved Salvadoran people, can shed light on this feast.
From church to the MGM stage: St. Columba choir sings backup at Barry Manilow concert

The choir from St. Columba Church in Oxon Hill literally took its show on the road this week as it sang backup for Barry Manilow when the pop star performed July 24 and 25 at the Theater at MGM National Harbor.

Pope Francis

Christians are oriented toward light, hope, pope says at audience

The ancient practice of orienting church buildings East to West -- with the entrance facing West and the altar toward the East -- was symbolic of the connection that exists between light and hope, Pope Francis said.

Cardinal Wuerl

Pope Francis offers vision for priests to be shepherds in today’s world, Cardinal Wuerl says

Speaking at a recent plenary assembly of the Vatican’s Congregation for the Clergy, Washington Cardinal Donald Wuerl said Pope Francis offers a vision for priests and their ministry, as shepherds who accompany people where they are and help them encounter Jesus.

Schools

Father Andrew White teacher remembered for sharing ‘the joy of Jesus’ with students

Christin Marie Gaston, a Golden Apple Award-winning first grade teacher at Father Andrew White, S.J. School in Leonardtown, died suddenly Aug. 2.

Families

Conference offers a journey of hope to divorced Catholics

Standing among a crowd of other divorced and separated people, one woman struggled to speak over still-painful emotions.