All Catholics are obliged to fast and abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Fasting is obligatory from age 18 until 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal. Abstinence from meat is obligatory from age 14 onwards.
Your support of the Arlington Diocese Vocations Office and the education of Seminarians is just one of many blessings that are realized through your support of the Bishop’s Lenten Appeal. See your impact by watching “our own” John Anthony’s vocation story in the video below: You can make a gift by scanning the QR code…
Each year, Saint Agnes Catholic Church collects food for a food bank in rural Virginia that serves 300 families each month. The community desperately needs our help. Staple foods are the greatest need (pasta, rice & grains, beans, canned meats & fish, etc.). Let’s continue our parish’s strong tradition of support for Madison County. This…
Salesian Lenten Reflections and 40-Hour Devotion Talks Salesian Lenten Reflections by Father Pinizzotto Sunday, March 16th | First Talk Sunday, March 30th| Second Talk To be added… Sunday, April 13th | Third Talk To be added… 40-Hour Devotion Talks by Father McShurley Sunday, March 23rd | Living as a Pilgrim of Hope: Redeemed Monday, March 24th…