Category: Rejoice in Mary blog
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Visit no. 12: Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception
Our Rejoice in Mary Jubilee Journey ended magnificently at Fredericksburg. I commenced writing this post on the evening of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, which brings even fonder memories of our visit to this extraordinary parish. Father Dansereau, who joyously welcomed us to the parish, pointed out the connection between the church and the…
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Visit No. 11: Our Lady of the Blue Ridge
Back out on I-66 West, this time veering south on Route 29 towards Charlottesville, a most familiar route. New to us on this trip, was a stay at the 18th century mansion, Inn at Meander near Culpepper, where we enjoyed the sunset over the Blue Ridge and a hearty colonial meal, then off to Our…
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Visit No. 10: Our Lady of the Shenandoah
Even skiers ought to repose in the the lap of the Lord — and here at Bryce ski resort, wonderfully, amazingly, is a Catholic church, right at the foot of the main slope. What a happy visit we had — if off-season, but that just means we must return soon! Visit date: Sunday, November 26,…
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Visit No. 9: Our Lady of the Valley
Late November, and we’re finally back out on the road for our Diocese Mary-named churches pilgrimage — this time to Luray, Virginia. Our first visit to one of the Diocese of Arlington’s “western” churches, Our Lady of the Valley, reminds us why we’ve so much enjoyed these trips. It also launched Michael into a deep…
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Side trip: St. Joseph Church, Sacramento
While not a Mary-specific pilgrimage, our side-trip to a wedding in Sacramento turned into another wonderful Marian experience! Besides, what’s not to say about “Saint Joseph” when talking about Mary? A wedding at this lovely missionary church brought us closer than ever to Our Lady. Visit date: Saturday, Nov 11, 2023 Mass: Wedding Mass 1:00…
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Side trip: Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
We sadly had to miss the Archdiocese pilgrimage to National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes on October 12, led by the Bishop (see here for Arlington Catholic Herald article), so we very much anticipated a tour of the National Shrine arranged by our Parish, the Cathedral of St. Thomas More. Turns out to be…
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Thank you, Arlington Catholic Herald & Welcome, ACH readers!
It’s great fun to see the article in this week’s Arlington Catholic Herald about our Jubilee Journey pilgrimage to Mary-named parishes in the Diocese of Arlington. Terry and I had lots of fun speaking with the Catholic Herald Staff Writer, Anna Harvey, who is super nice and a very astute reporter. She asked great questions,…
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Up next: Nov 24-Dec 2: Shenandoah, Piedmont & Tidewater
As of September 25, we have visited eight Mary-named churches, so there are four to go! Our church selection has led us on a fun circle around Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William counties. Now, we’re heading west and, ultimately south for our last destination at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Fredericksburg. Two…
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Visit no. 8: Our Lady Queen of Peace
This week we finally visited the Mary-named parish that is closet to our home, but one that is the furthest from our experiences in our Mary church visits. Fascinating and illuminating visit, so glad we made the short trip! Visit date: Saturday, September 16, 2023 Mass: 5:30 Saturday Vigil Mass Address: 2700 South 19th Street,…
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Side trip: Winthrop, Maine
We have the wonderful blessing to spend time each summer at a family camp in the Central Lakes region of Maine. Serving the Catholic community there is the parish of Saint Michael, which is based in Augusta and that includes churches in the towns of Gardiner, Hallowell, Whitefield, and, closest to us, Winthrop. Visit dates:…
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What is Guadalupe? The history of Our Lady of Guadalupe, The Perfect Virgin
This post explains the historical context of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Here for Our Visit to Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico City and for a Photo Gallery of our visit. The morning of Saturday, December 9, 1531, ten years after the fall of the Aztec empire to the Spanish Hernan Cortés, Our Lady, Mother of…
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Side trip: Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico City
Our Jubilee Journey with Mary has so far brought us to seven churches in the Arlington Diocese. We’ve had wonderful experiences, but how blessed and happy we are to have been able to include in this year’s celebrations this very special trip to the most special Basilica of Saint Mary of Guadalupe in Mexico City.…
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Terry’s side trip: St. Francis Chapel at Boston Convention Center
Terry’s business trip to Boston turned into another of our magnificent Mary-centered encounters and celebrations. Read below for her amazing story! Visit date: Sunday, July 16, 2023 Mass: Sunday Address: 800 Boylston Street, Suite 1001, Boston, MA 02199 Website: Oblates of the Virgin Mary – St. Francis Chapel (omvusa.org) Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Lectionary:…
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Visit no. 1: Basilica of Saint Mary
We happily started off our “Jubilee Journey” celebrations at one of the most beautiful churches in the Diocese, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Alexandria. And what a fortunate visit it was, as we unknowingly joined a very special mass with Father Bob Monagle. Visit date: Saturday, July 1, 2023 Mass: 5:00 pm Saturday Vigil…
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Arlington Diocese Mary Jubilee Celebration
As part of the 2024 50th anniversary Jubilee celebrations of the Arlington Diocese, Bishop Burbidge has encouraged the faithful to visit the twelve churches named for Mary or one her titles across the Diocese: A Jubilee Journey with Mary (arlingtondiocese.org) From the Bishop: A Jubilee Journey with Mary Mary has been given titles from Scripture,…