Catholic Diocese of Arlington - OPCYP

When the average person thinks of a Catholic saint, I’d venture to guess that it’s not a fearless, axe-wielding, hammer-breaking, oak-crushing, converter o...

I can remember while growing up my maternal grandmother starting in the summer preparing her Poinsettia to bloom at Christmas. Into the dark closet for twel...

It's true. We have St. Francis of Assisi to thank for our creches. But did you ever wonder why every creche includes an ox and donkey in the set?  ...

What would the Christmas season be like without Johnny Mathis’ voice filling the room (Yes, my wife is a huge fan)? Songs are very important to our liturgie...

April is National Child Abuse Prevention month. During this month, the Office for the Protection of Children and Young People is working to call attention t...