By Bishop Michael Pfeifer, OMI
I am convinced that strong family life, which also includes strong marriages, is a foundation to a strong church.
A good marriage is a blessing to the church. Every forgiving marriage tells us of God’s mercy. Every lasting marriage tells us of God’s fidelity. Every enduring marriage tells us of [...]
April 26, 2007
Diocese prepares for encounter weekend for married couples, May 4
April 26, 2007
Arlington bishop leads prayer service for Virginia Tech victims
By Michael F. Flach
Catholic News Service
ANNANDALE, Va. — Hundreds of parishioners gathered with Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde at Holy Spirit Church in Annandale April 22 for an evening prayer service for the Virginia Tech victims and their families.
Many of those in attendance sported the Blacksburg university’s familiar colors of maroon and orange as a [...]
April 26, 2007
Today (04.26.07)
Today
Bishop Pfeifer in MIDLAND, Our Lady of San Juan, Confirmation at 6:30 p.m.
Today’s Readings
Acts 8:26-40
Psalm 66:8-9, 16-17, 20
John 6:44-51
Today’s Headlines from Catholic News Service
U.S.
Judge approves $48 million sex abuse settlement in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. (CNS) — U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Patricia Williams April 24 confirmed a reorganization plan under which the Spokane Diocese will pay childhood [...]
