Arlington Catholic Herald

Ann Augherton, managing editor of the Catholic Herald, and cohost Christopher Gunty, associate publisher of Catholic Review Media in Baltimore, chat with Sr. Rose Pacatte, a Daughter of St. Paul stationed in Rome, who is a media literacy education specialist, and John Mulderig, movie reviewer for OSV News.

In this week's episode, Ann Augherton and Anna Harvey discuss the Catholic Herald's latest stories from around the diocese.

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As election season heats up, the Virginia Catholic Conference is reminding the commonwealth's Catholics that they have an obligation to participate in political life.

"We have an obligation to help shape the moral character of society for the common good," said Jeff Caruso, executive director of the VCC, the legislative advocacy arm of both Virginia bishops — Arlington Bishop Michael F. Burbidge and Richmond Bishop Barry C. Knestout.

• IHMs celebrate 100th anniversary of teaching at St. James in Falls Church; Bishop Michael Burbidge celebrates the Mass.

• Afghan refugees make a new home in Northern Virginia thanks to Catholic Charities Immigrant and Refugee Services. Read their stories of escape and rebuilding.

• Special Youth and College Section details how a local college helps pregnant students; spotlight on campus ministers; and safety walks help campus security efforts.

Read more in this week's print issue or at catholicherald.com.

Managing editor, Ann Augherton, and staff writer, Anna Harvey, discuss this week's headlines and behind the scenes at Ladies Night at Nats Park.