Day

June 4, 2016

Diaconal Ordination, Arlington, 2016

I. Introduction A. It is a joy and a privilege for me as the Metropolitan Archbishop to ordain to the diaconate, Stephen Vaccaro and Jordan Willard. I greet you both, Stephen and Jordan, as well as brother priests and deacons, your family members, your classmates, parishioners, and friends… on this day of joy and grace...
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100th Anniversary of the Bishop McNamara Assembly

I. Introduction A. Today’s Scripture readings relate two instances in which a son was restored to life and returned to his mother: B. The prophet Elijah pleaded with God for the child of a woman who had accused the prophet of having come to remind her of her sins, sins which she wrongly assumed were...
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Faith leaders push for major reforms in solitary confinement practices

An estimated 80,000 to 100,000 people were held in isolation in 2014 nationwide.
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