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Ann Augherton, managing editor of the Catholic Herald, and cohost Christopher Gunty, associate publisher of Catholic Review Media in Baltimore, chat with Sr. Rose Pacatte, a Daughter of St. Paul stationed in Rome, who is a media literacy education specialist, and John Mulderig, movie reviewer for OSV News.

In this week's episode, Ann Augherton and Anna Harvey discuss the Catholic Herald's latest stories from around the diocese. Visit https://www.catholicherald.com to subscribe to a print copy or read more stories.

As election season heats up, the Virginia Catholic Conference is reminding the commonwealth's Catholics that they have an obligation to participate in political life. “We have an obligation to help shape the moral character of society for the common good,” said Jeff Caruso, executive director of the VCC, the legislative advocacy arm of both Virginia bishops — Arlington Bishop Michael F. Burbidge and Richmond Bishop Barry C. Knestout.  

IHMs celebrate 100th anniversary of teaching at St. James in Falls Church; Bishop Michael Burbidge celebrates the Mass.   Afghan refugees make a new home in Northern Virginia thanks to Catholic Charities Immigrant and Refugee Services. Read their stories of escape and rebuilding.   Special Youth and College Section details how a local college helps pregnant students; spotlight on campus ministers; and safety walks help campus security efforts.   Read more in this week's print issue or at catholicherald.com.

Managing editor, Ann Augherton, and staff writer, Anna Harvey, discuss this week's headlines and behind the scenes at Ladies Night at Nats Park.

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

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

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

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 Arlington Catholic Herald's latest issue.

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.

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

Managing editor, Ann M. Augherton reads a story from the Catholic Herald's latest issue on the origin story of the beloved humn, Silent Night.

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

Staff writer Zoey Maraist and managing editor, Ann Augherton and read 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. Quick LinksGet Embed PlayerDownload Audio File  

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.

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.

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

Staff Writer Zoey Maraist interviews Catholic Athletes for Christ's Kevin O'Malley, a parishioner of St. Veronica Church in Chantilly, about his organization's new documentary, "Soul of a Champion: The Gil Hodges Story."

The Arlington Catholic Herald gets ready for the Oscars, which will be broadcast on ABC April 26, 8 p.m. EDT. Managing Editor Ann Augherton and co-host Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talk with two Catholic movie experts – John Mulderig of Catholic News Service and Daughter of St. Paul Sr. Rose Pacatte – about how the pandemic affected moviegoing in 2020. We get the experts’ takes on each of the nominees for Best Picture and get their prediction on which movie will win the coveted #BestPicture #Oscar.

An interview with Rob and Deb Stevens of St. William of York Church in Stafford, who were voted by the Catholic Herald staff as the paper's 2020 Herald Angels for their charitable works of service this year.

St. Paul VI Catholic High School moved from its Fairfax location to a brand new campus in Chantilly. Listen to students talk about their favorite features of the new school. 

Staff writer Leslie Miller talks with Susan Infeld, parish nurse at St. John Neumann Church in Reston, about the challenges faced by families whose loved ones are inaccessible in senior care facilities locked down for months because of COVID-19.

Staff Writer Zoey Maraist talks to Page Gravely of Catholic Energies, a company that consults with local parishes on how they can install solar panels. Hear them talk about how solar energy and going green is in line with Catholic teaching!

Acting Editor Ann Augherton and Staff Writer Zoey Maraist discuss the ordinations, this year livestreamed due to coronavirus pandemic restrictions. Hear how safety precautions were the backdrop as five men were ordained to the priesthood for the Arlington Diocese June 6 and get a glimpse of the June 13 ordination to the transitional diaconate.

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.

Deacon Peter McShurley, who assisted at the Easter Vigil, and Mary Aquino, who painted a portrait of a health care worker praying, join the show through long-distance interviews.  See the painting: https://www.facebook.com/ArlingtonCatholicHerald/photos/a.237682523272/10159294593483273/?type=3&theater https://www.catholicherald.com/News/Local_News/Truths_of_Easter_unchanged_by_crisis,_Bishop_says_on_Vigil_livestream/

Every member of the Catholic Herald staff is working from home during this time of quarantine. Acting Editor Ann M. Augherton takes you behind the scenes to show you how our staff has adapted to bring you informative and inspiring news during the coronavirus pandemic. 

Learn how to research and preserve your family history with Dave Miller, an expert in Irish genealogy.

St. John Neumann Church in Reston has for years been hosting Taize prayer services, though lately they have been held more frequently. These candlelight services are highlighted by their beautiful music. Take a listen for yourself. Taize prayer finds following at St. John Neumann Church in Reston

At 16, Rebecca Pohlmeier paid for WorkCamp by opening her own Etsy shop, "GloryBePrints." Now she's released a board book for toddlers with Our Sunday Visitor. 

Longtime Catholic Herald Editor and General Manager Michael F. Flach will retire Feb. 28. He shares his journey in the Catholic press, service to the four bishops of Arlington, and some exciting things that happened along the way. He also shares why Catholic news matters. 

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

The 92nd Academy Awards are coming up, and that means people are scrambling to watch all the Oscar-nominated films. In this episode, Managing Editor Ann Augherton talks with two acclaimed Catholic film critics to get their take on which films might win Oscars, including "The Two Popes." They also talk Oscar snubs and movie recommendations. On the phone: Sister Rose Pacatte, FSP, Director for the Pauline Center for Media Studies in Los Angeles John Mulderig, Assistant Director for Media Reviews at Catholic News Service in New York City

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

In the spirit of the season, the Catholic Herald asked readers to nominate a volunteer who consistently goes above and beyond to help others as our first-ever "Herald Angel."  Rich Rouck, selected by our staff from more than a dozen nominations, is a volunteer driver for the transportation ministry at Holy Spirit Church in Annandale. Find out more about his outreach in this episode. 

In 1939, Robert May was 35 years old, heavily in debt and depressed about the state of his life. He had an Ivy League education and had hoped to write the Great American Novel — but was instead writing catalog copy about men's white shirts for Montgomery Ward. Then he got the assignment that changed his life. Here's the true story behind the Christmas classic, "Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer."  More: Rudolph to the rescue: The triumph of an under-deer

A local teenager has written music that has been officially approved for use in the Catholic Mass. Matthew Brown, 15, a parishioner at St. Mark Church in Vienna, has played piano for Masses at the church since he was in sixth grade. Brown recently composed the “Mass of the Resurrection,” a four-part Mass setting, and St. Mark’s has started using his music for Masses. More: Vienna teen writes original Mass music

Most everyone in Lebanon knows and loves St. Sharbel. He’s beloved by Christians, but Druze and Muslim people have reported being healed by him, too. Zoey Maraist takes us to Our Lady of Lebanon Church in Washington to learn more about the mysterious hermit turned miracle worker.