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ARTICLES
IT office sets up webcam locations in 10 parishes
With the rising cost of gas and the time involved in traveling two hours or more for a brief meeting, the diocesan Office of Information Technology has introduced the use of a webcam which will allow people to “meet” with others at a separate location. Read this article >>
Office of Catholic Schools appoints two officials
Two longtime educators in the Diocese of Richmond have been named to important posts in the diocese’s Office of Catholic Schools. Read this article >>
Bishop addresses loss of life
As your Bishop, I want to express some of my personal thoughts and feelings on the monumental tragedy that we have experienced here in the Diocese. I join my sadness to yours at the loss of the life of an unborn child whose teenage mother was in the foster care of Commonwealth Catholic Charities. Read this article >>
Catholic schools said to ‘make a difference’
About 125 Catholic business leaders, educators, government officials and members of the media came together at Town Center Club in Virginia Beach June 13 for an opportunity to “meet the Bishop” in a casual setting. Read this article >>
SCAP rite prepares assembly for priestless Sundays
In late August 2007, the diocesan offices of Worship and of Pastoral Ministry Leadership Formation collaborated to respond to an urgent need for people to be trained in the revised ritual called Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest. Read the article >>
Catholic Charities director responds to media inquiries
In January 2008, a minor in foster care in Richmond, procured an abortion while receiving support services from Commonwealth Catholic Charities (CCC). Read this article >>
New Hampton Roads correspondent for CV
With the next issue of The Catholic Virginian, dated July 14, 2008, Sandy Grecco will be joining the staff as the new Hampton Roads correspondent, succeeding Barbara Hughes. Read this article >>
Fr. Spillane celebrates Golden Jubilee
Father William Spillane is what many in the priesthood refer to as a “lifer.” Read this article >>
After initial heartbreak, priest still serves the Vietnamese
Retired Father John Duhaime chatted amiably with Father John Prinelli after a Mass last month celebrating the 30th anniversary of the latter’s ordination. Read this article >>
Inclusion Sunday brings new awareness on disabled
In recognition of the 30th Anniversary of the U.S. Catholic Bishops’ Pastoral Statement on Persons with Disabilities, our diocese held Inclusion Sunday June 15. Read this article >>
Sr. Celine Hendley, OSB, dies; had taught in Richmond, Hampton
Sister Celine Hendley, a member of the Benedictine Sisters of Virginia who taught at schools in the Dioceses of Richmond and Arlington, died on June 14. Read this article >>
New provincial visits
Bishop Francis X. DiLorenzo stands with Mother Loraine Marie Clare, new provincial of the Baltimore Province of the Little Sisters of the Poor, June 19 at the Pastoral Center. Read this article >>
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