Arlington Catholic Herald
169 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsThe Catholic Herald informs, inspires and connects Catholics by sharing the faith story of the Arlington Diocese.
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S. 3, Ep. 37: Fifteen-year-old piano player composes four-part 'Mass of the Resurrection'
December 11, 2019 21:20 - 4 minutes - 4.17 MBA 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
S. 3, Ep. 36: St. Sharbel, miracle worker of Lebanon
December 04, 2019 17:31 - 6 minutes - 6.16 MBMost 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.
S. 3, Ep. 35: Elizabeth Foss: 'Take up and read' the Word of God
November 18, 2019 11:30 - 14 minutes - 26.6 MBElizabeth Foss is a longtime Catholic Herald columnist and founder of Take Up and Read, a ministry that encourages women to read and ponder the word of God. She shares more about her ministry and the benefits of engaging with sacred Scripture. Related story: Elizabeth Foss releases a book for Advent prayer
S.3, Ep. 34: Fr. Rich Miserendino, baritone saxophone player, on faith and the arts
November 13, 2019 11:00 - 10 minutes - 9.72 MBFather 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. 33: 26-year-old finds her calling planning funerals
October 31, 2019 16:15 - 9 minutes - 17.5 MBAntonia Cummings is a 2015 graduate of Marymount University, and shortly after she graduated, she began mortuary school. Hear about why she felt personally called to the profession, and how she lives out the Catholic Corporal Work of Mercy to bury the dead.
S. 3, Ep. 32: Bishop of war-torn South Sudan talks about the importance of faith in crisis
October 17, 2019 10:00 - 13 minutes - 25.6 MBBishop Eduardo Kussala, of the Tombura-Yambio Diocese in South Sudan, visits the Catholic Herald and the Diocese of Arlington as part of a 2019 visit to the United States. He talked to staff writer Zoey Maraist about life in the war-torn country, and how he's using the Catholic faith to encourage peace.
S. 3, Ep. 32: Bishop of war-torn South Sudan on the importance of faith in crisis
October 17, 2019 10:00 - 13 minutes - 25.6 MBBishop Eduardo Kussala, of the Tombura-Yambio Diocese in South Sudan, visits the Catholic Herald and the Diocese of Arlington as part of a 2019 visit to the United States. He talked to staff writer Zoey Maraist about life in the war-torn country, and how he's using the Catholic faith to encourage peace.
S. 3, Ep. 31: St. Francis of Assisi and the Blessing of the Animals
October 01, 2019 16:54 - 8 minutes - 7.95 MBThe Blessing of the Animals is a popular tradition at many Catholic churches. But how did it all get started? What can we learn? Franciscan Fr. John O'Connor, pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Church in Triangle, shares the origins of the Blessing of the Animals, and some stories about St. Francis of Assisi's connection with the natural world.
S. 3, Ep. 30: Lawyer trades townhouse for tiny home on wheels
September 23, 2019 10:02 - 8 minutes - 14.9 MBLawyer 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. 29: Keeping the faith after a health scare
September 10, 2019 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBKen Balbuena, a parishioner of St. Bernadette Church in Springfield and director of pilgrimages at the St. John Paul II National Shrine in Washington, survived two brain surgeries after a ruptured aneurysm. In this episode, he'll explain why he believes Knights of Columbus founder Fr. Michael J. McGivney, St. John Paul II and Our Lady of the Snows helped carry him through the ordeal. Read more about Balbuena's story in the Sept. 12 issue of the Arlington Catholic Herald
S. 3, Ep. 28: Fr. Jack Peterson celebrates 40 years of Youth Apostles
September 04, 2019 13:50 - 7 minutes - 6.77 MBCelebrating 40 years of bringing young people to an authentic and real encounter with Jesus Christ through parish and campus ministry youth programs, Fr. Jack Peterson shares how Youth Apostles hopes to grow in its next 40 years of service. This episode was produced by Elizabeth A. Elliott.
S. 3, Ep. 27: Back to school special
August 29, 2019 15:52 - 5 minutes - 10.9 MBThis week, many of our local Catholic schools officially began the new school year, and more will begin in the next week or so. Earlier this week, Catholic Herald staff went to a couple Catholic schools in the area to take in the sights and sounds of the first day of school.
S. 3, Ep. 26: Shrine for for Kateri Tekakwitha, Native American saint, will be 'sign and symbol of heavenly realities,' architect says
August 22, 2019 10:05 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBCatholic architect Erik Boostma, a former parishioner of the Diocese of Arlington who now works and lives in Richmond, primarily works on churches and renovations. His latest project is a little different — though still a center for spirituality and devotion — he’s designed a new shrine dedicated to St. Kateri Tekakwitha in Gallup, N.M. Sites such as the shrine being dedicated to the Native American saint — canonized in 2012 and the patron saint of Native Americans, Indigenous and First Na...
S. 3, Ep. 25: Immaculée Ilibagiza, Rwandan genocide survivor, on fighting evil with love
August 06, 2019 17:29 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBImmaculée Ilibagiza's seemingly serene native town of Kibuye, Rwanda, became a site of mass murder during 100 days of genocide in 1994, led by Hutu extremists against the Tutsi minority tribe. Ilibagiza hid in a tiny bathroom with seven other women for three months, even as neighbors-turned-killers searched the house. When she emerged, her entire family, except for a brother in another country, had been killed. Ilibagiza has spent decades working for reconciliation in her country and around ...
S. 3, Ep. 24: How Knights of Columbus are helping adults with intellectual disabilities find housing
August 02, 2019 15:21 - 7 minutes - 6.85 MBThere's a huge need for housing for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in Northern Virginia. Walter Purdy, a volunteer with Marian Homes, talks about the Knights of Columbus Council 8600's project to provide those homes.
S. 3, Ep. 23: Super summer camps edition
July 26, 2019 15:11 - 6 minutes - 5.91 MBThousands 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 biweekl...
S. 3, Ep. 22: Catholic Herald wins 28 awards
July 08, 2019 09:30 - 10 minutes - 9.26 MBThe Catholic Herald won 28 awards this year in the Catholic Press Association’s media awards competition, including first place in the General Excellence category for weekly diocesan papers with a circulation of more than 25,000. Our podcast also won an honorable mention. Find links to feature stories here.
S. 3, Ep. 21: Hundreds of teens put faith in action at WorkCamp
June 25, 2019 20:00 - 2 minutes - 2.75 MBSturdy walls. Front porch steps. A bathroom sink. A home provides the backdrop to life — the structure that quietly keeps its inhabitants safe and dry, cool or warm. It’s easy to forget all the comforts a house provides, until it is gone. Some 850 teens from around the Diocese of Arlington traded the familiar surroundings of their own homes for a classroom floor, a communal bathroom and a school cafeteria. From their home base at King George High School, half an hour east of Fredericksburg...
S. 3, Ep. 19: Bishops meet again to discuss sexual abuse crisis in the church
June 12, 2019 20:44 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBChristopher Gunty, associate publisher and editor of the Catholic Review in Baltimore and CEO of its parent publishing company, The Cathedral Foundation/CR Media, joins the show to explain what is going at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops meeting in Baltimore this week. Plus, managing editor Ann Augherton and staff writer Zoey Maraist share the latest Catholic headlines from around Northern Virginia.
S. 3, Ep. 18: Gregorian chant thrives at McLean parish
June 07, 2019 15:59 - 5 minutes - 4.71 MBJames Senson, music director, joins our show to share an innovative new program training high schoolers in an ancient music tradition. Related: Sacred music is catechesis
S. 3, Ep. 17: The secret ingredient in Trappist-Cistercian nuns’ Gouda cheese
May 24, 2019 14:11 - 7 minutes - 7.3 MBThe Trappist-Cistercian sisters at Our Lady of the Angels Monastery in Albemarle County have made cheese for decades. But the calls really started pouring in after an article ran recently about their work. "Truly the best Gouda I have had! Made with love," one reader wrote on the Catholic Herald's Facebook. Sister Barbara Smickel says that is, indeed, the secret ingredient baked in every two-pound wheel of Gouda. She joins the show to share more about Trappist spirituality -- and the process...
S. 3, Ep. 16: Whimsical wigs for kids and news updates
May 17, 2019 17:06 - 5 minutes - 4.81 MBStaff 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.
S. 3 Ep. 15: Kairos retreat offers hope to inmates
May 02, 2019 14:18 - 7 minutes - 6.98 MBIn this episode, the Catholic Herald's Ann Augherton and Zoey Maraist, talk about this week's news, including Maraist's recent trip to a medium security prison for a Kairos retreat that offers cookies and hope to inmates. Here's the full story: https://www.catholicherald.com/News/Catholic_Living/Kairos_retreats_share_God_s_love_with_those_on_the_inside/
S. 3, Ep. 14: Journey to the Catholic Church
April 17, 2019 18:00 - 5 minutes - 4.72 MBSarah Wessel, a senior math major at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, shares her excitement at entering the church during the Easter Vigil. Links: During Holy Week, embrace actions that glorify God, Bishop Burbidge says Parishioners celebrate Palm Sunday in Woodbridge Email [email protected] to subscribe.
S. 3, Ep. 13: Rep. Chris Smith on the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act; pro-life witness in Alexandria
April 12, 2019 16:07 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBThe Catholic Herald staff has spent the last week covering pro-life events. Staff writer Zoey Maraist explains the reason for the pro-life momentum and Congressman Chris Smith of New Jersey joins the show to talk about the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. Related stories: March for Life in Richmond Bishop, pro-life advocates gather in Richmond Virginia's uncertain pro-life future Podcast: Melissa Ohden survived an abortion at 7 months gestation "Unplanned" mov...
S. 3, Ep. 12 Melissa Ohden survived an abortion at 7 months gestation
April 03, 2019 16:14 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBMelissa 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. 11 Fr. Stefan Starzynski explains the power of the Anointing of the Sick
March 29, 2019 12:23 - 20 minutes - 19 MBFr. 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
S. 3 Ep. 10 Abby Johnson's 'Unplanned' journey from Planned Parenthood to pro-life movie
March 18, 2019 10:00 - 7 minutes - 7.14 MBAbby Johnson joins the Catholic Herald podcast to talk about the movie "Unplanned," which shares her journey from working at a Planned Parenthood clinic to pro-life activist. Read Elizabeth Elliott's review. Start your subscription today by emailing [email protected].
S. 3 Ep. 9 A Virginia saint?
March 08, 2019 16:48 - 11 minutes - 11.3 MBFather Bob Cilinski, pastor of Church of the Nativity in Burke, joins Catholic Herald staff — Ann Augherton and Zoey Maraist — to talk about his friendship with Mother Maria Bernardetta de la Inmaculada, an Italian sister under consideration for sainthood. Mother Bernadetta cared for seminarians in Richmond, including Fr. Cilinski, and later moved to Argentina, where she became friends with Pope Francis. Read more.
S. 3 Ep. 8 Bishop O'Connell High School highlights inclusion
February 27, 2019 22:37 - 5 minutes - 7.84 MB"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
S. 3, Ep. 7: Oscars preview with Sister Rose Pacatte and John Mulderig
February 22, 2019 18:49 - 17 minutes - 16 MBThe Catholic Herald rolls out the red carpet in a special podcast featuring prolific movie reviewer Sister Rose Pacatte, and John Mulderig, a movie critic with Catholic News Service. The two give their takes on big-name films such as "Black Panther" and "A Star is Born," and their own personal favorites that didn't make it to the Oscars. See our past interviews with Sister Rose and John.
S. 3 Ep. 6: Blind lector overcomes obstacles
February 14, 2019 19:39 - 3 minutes - 8.57 MBBlind since infancy, 11th-grader Andrea Darmawan, a parishioner of St. Leo the Great Church in Fairfax, loves to lector and in this episode you get to hear her describe what the experience of reading Scripture is like for her. Read more to find out more about Darmawan: https://www.catholicherald.com/News/Catholic_Living/Blind_lector_overcomes_obstacles/ And here's the link for the Xavier Society for the Blind, which provides the Braille text: http://xaviersocietyfortheblind.org
S. 3 Ep. 5: Tips to enrich your marriage
February 08, 2019 19:49 - 7 minutes - 6.43 MBAs Valentine’s Day draws near, Alex Wolfe from the Arlington diocesan Office of Marriage, Family and Respect Life provides some useful tips for newly married couples to build a life together.
S. 3 Ep. 4 "The Restless" band ignites Virginia Christian rock scene
January 31, 2019 13:53 - 10 minutes - 9.82 MBOn this episode, Stephen Ng and Valerie Repetski of "The Restless," a band based in Vienna, Virginia, share how their Christian faith influences their music. Related: Songs for the restless
S. 3 Ep. 3 What would you tell a woman considering abortion?
January 18, 2019 23:08 - 2 minutes - 2.76 MBIn this week’s episode, three people who participated in today's March for Life: Carly Muzik, a young adult from Louisiana, Chris Stefanik, a public speaker and author, and Daniel Rice, a seminarian with the Diocese of Arlington, share how they would counsel a women considering abortion.
S.3 Ep.2: Notre Dame student's drawings for children's book illuminate God's love
January 11, 2019 21:38 - 8 minutes - 7.49 MBIn this episode, Eric Carlson, a parishioner of St. Leo Church in Fairfax and a student at Notre Dame, delves into his creative process in illustrating Lisa M. Hendy's book, "I am God's Storyteller."
S. 3 Ep. 1 Why Catholics are fascinated by relics
January 04, 2019 21:32 - 7 minutes - 6.88 MBThe 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.
A Catholic's love for candy-coated gingerbread creations
December 16, 2018 01:52 - 3 minutes - 3.47 MBSheila Cowling, a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales in Purcellville, vividly remembers the smells of the Christkindl market of West Berlin: the air filled with the scent of spiced cider, mulled wine and gingerbread cookies. Inspired by the fragrant treats, Cowling began baking her own. In the 30 years since her time in Berlin, she’s created a variety of gingerbread structures — a carousel, a haunted house, even a gingerbread veterinary clinic with candy animals peeking out of the window...
Sister Rose Pacatte on faith and films
November 30, 2018 20:22 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBDaughter of St. Paul Sister Rose Pacatte, the founding director of the Pauline Center for Media Studies, explains how she became an award-winning film journalist. Later in the episode, she shares why she dislikes films that exist "to hit you over the head with a message," and talks about her favorite movie reviews. She also explains why she became involved with a series on Turner Classic Movies called "Condemned," which took a historical look at movies condemned by the Catholic Church and th...
Thanksgiving with the Herald: What are you thankful for?
November 21, 2018 17:29 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBIn this episode, Ann Augherton surprises the Herald staff by calling each of them into the studio and asking, "What are you thankful for?"
200 turkeys, hundreds of diners and an army of volunteers
November 15, 2018 20:12 - 10 minutes - 9.92 MBFor the past 34 years, the Edward Douglass White Knights of Columbus Council in Arlington, Va., has hosted Thanksgiving for folks in the community who might need a little help or a little company. In this episode, Marijo Galvin, the Thanksgiving coordinator, talks about prepping for this Thanksgiving meal in which 2,400 people will be fed. Read the related story: Not the first Thanksgiving, but the 34th
What are the bishops doing about the abuse crisis?
November 09, 2018 20:16 - 18 minutes - 20.4 MBIn this episode, Catholic News Service editor-in-chief Greg Erlandson talks about how the U.S. bishops have addressed the abuse crisis to date, the current challenges they are facing, and what's on the agenda during their Nov. 12-14 general assembly in Baltimore. Helpful links: Bishops to focus on abuse crisis, discernment Protecting God's Children (scroll down for Q&A about abuse crisis) This is what changed after the 2002 abuse crisis
For Medal of Honor recipient, faith and service come first
November 02, 2018 17:48 - 12 minutes - 12 MBFormer Army Staff Sergeant Ronald Shurer risked his life to treat injured soldiers in Afghanistan after a mission went horribly wrong. In this episode, Catholic Herald Staff Writer Zoey Maraist interviews Shurer, a parishioner of Church of the Nativity in Burke. Full story: Burke Catholic receives Medal of Honor
Once a slave, then a priest, Fr. Augustus Tolton is on the path to sainthood
October 25, 2018 15:00 - 8 minutes - 8.79 MBFr. Augustus Tolton is believed to be the first black priest in the U.S. In this episode, Jim Coleman, the actor who plays Fr. Augustus Tolton in "Tolton: From Slave to Priest" shares the story of this largely unknown American who is on the path to sainthood.
The role of the Catholic artist today
October 19, 2018 21:24 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBExquisite artwork can be seen in basilicas around the world, and its ability to bring people closer to God has been expounded upon in church documents new and old. But to better understand good art, painter Andrew de Sa wanted less theory and more practical tips. “I wanted to demystify the creative process,” he said. As creative director of the Carl Schmitt Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to furthering the legacy of the 20th-century Catholic artist, de Sa decided to organize an Oct. 27 ...
Journey to North Korea
October 12, 2018 21:06 - 9 minutes - 9.05 MBCommunication between Koreans in the north and south is nearly impossible, and many are left wondering the fate of the loved ones they have left behind. Many immigrant families in Virginia cling to the hope that they can see their long-lost relatives in North Korea before they die. Staff writer Zoey Maraist explains more about her story, The tale of two Koreas, in this episode.
More students with special needs are attending Catholic schools. Here's why.
October 06, 2018 13:46 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBIn this episode, Catholic Herald Multimedia Journalist George Goss interviews Porto Charities' Leo Alonso; Caitlyn Donovan, a special needs student; and others about how "inclusive education" became one of the biggest successes for Arlington diocesan Catholic schools.
Encuentro coverage and all Herald articles now available via digital archive
September 27, 2018 20:32 - 3 minutes - 3.39 MBStacy Rausch, the Arlington Catholic Herald's production coordinator, hosts this week's news recap and shares some exciting news: every issue since the Herald's first, published on January 8, 1976, is accessible via digital archive. Listen to find out how to use the digital archive.
V Encuentro: Fr. Jose Hoyos share his hopes for Catholic Hispanic community
September 20, 2018 20:27 - 7 minutes - 6.86 MBListen in as Fr. Hoyos describes how he and other delegates to this weekend's V Encuentro aim to develop a game plan for the Church's Hispanic community.
Addicts and loved ones talk about life with opioid addiction
September 14, 2018 13:39 - 7 minutes - 7.02 MBIn addition to the week's top news, this episode includes excerpts of Catholic Herald Staff Writer Zoey Maraist's interviews with a mother struggling with the loss of her son due to an overdose, as well as two men who are fighting heroin addiction.