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Abby 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 circulation@catholicherald.com . 

Father 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 F...

"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  

The 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 . 

Blind 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 Societ...

As 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. 

On 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    

In 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. 

In 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."  

The 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 spi...

Sheila 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 ha...

Daughter 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 ca...

In this episode, Ann Augherton surprises the Herald staff by calling each of them into the studio and asking, "What are you thankful for?"

For 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 th...

In 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...

Former 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

Fr. 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.

Exquisite 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 fu...

Communication 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. 

In 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. 

Stacy 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.

Listen 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. 

In 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.

Listen in as the Catholic Herald staff interview folk artist of the year in Ireland, Aoife Scott and feature the live recording of her hit song, "All Along the Wild Atlantic Way."        

Renee White, assistant superintendent of enrollment and marketing for diocesan schools, shares what is new in the Diocese of Arlington.