Albanian Community in Diocese of Arlington VA
Arlington, VA
Joined November 2022
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Truly an honor to meet and speak with Cardinal Simoni. His story of constant faith and perseverance is incredible. A big thanks to @ADAlbCommunity for helping facilitate this interview youtube.com/watch?v=vf_D5RzK…
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Yesterday a majority of Virginians voted to enshrine ballot questions 1 and 2 in our state's Constitution, eliminating important health and safety regulations surrounding abortion and striking the good and true language affirming the sacred institution of marriage as the union of one man and one woman. Despite this tragic outcome, faithful Catholics can rejoice in knowing that God will not allow our efforts to be in vain.
Read the full statement from Bishop Burbidge: arlingtondiocese.org/2026/11…
Thank you @EWTNNewsInDepth , @MarkIronsMedia, @StJohnMcLean . This story is powerful. Hope in God, resist evil, pray, forgive and stay faithful to Christ, His church, through the intercession of #BlessedMotherMary. @JDVance @LilaGraceRose. Blessed to have hosted #cardinalsimoni
In an interview with Mark Irons of “EWTN News In Depth,” 98-year-old Albanian Cardinal Ernest Simoni explained how he escaped death through remaining steadfast in faith.
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Thank you @EWTNNewsInDepth and @MarkIronsMedia for #cardinalSimoni’s story. @KISH_Konferenca @RubenAvxhiu it starts on min 22. youtu.be/KOAmnmE0spM?si=Z4mJ…
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“I don’t see a future of the Church without women in positions of leadership.”
Catholic podcast host and Sheen Award recipient Katie McGrady joins Mark Irons on EWTN News In Depth to discuss women’s contributions to the Church and why influence extends beyond the priesthood.
Watch the full segment: youtu.be/XisfLPlIVjM
A beautiful reflection about Albania’s connection to the great saint, Pope JP2!sabrinamaeve.substack.com/p/… @Sachinettiyil
Our prayers are for Pope Leo XIV good health!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Dear friends, during some recent medical examinations, the doctors found a small, localized nodule in my lung. It was detected at a very early stage and is well-localized. The doctors believe that it is best to intervene, so, following their advice, I have decided to undergo surgery to remove it. The operation is already scheduled to take place in the coming days. I thank you for your spiritual closeness and entrust myself to your prayers.
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Saint Bernadette, who saw the Blessed Virgin Mary 18 times in Lourdes, is an intercessor for healing. As her first-class relics tour the U.S., Roselle Reyes (@imrosellereyes) spoke to faithful venerating them in Washington, DC.
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Albanian 97 years old #CardinalSimoni offered #Mass where Kennedy family worshiped in 1950’s, McLean VA. He was sentenced to death by Hoxha some 63 yrs ago (later commuted) for saying Mass for JFK’s repose of the soul. Pro📸 by @acatholicherald @arlingtonchurch @SecRubio
12 years ago an 🇦🇱priest showed a video of Pope Francis hearing the testimony of #DomErnestSimoni, last priest of communist era in Albania. We wanted to meet the now #CardinalSimoni but he lives in Italy. Prayed to #AlbanianMartyrs. Last week CdnlSimoni came to our parish🙏🏻❤️
Cardinal Ernest Simoni, nearly 98, celebrated Mass in McLean, reflecting on a life marked by persecution, imprisonment and unwavering faith. His message remains one of forgiveness: “To forgive and pray. Love your enemies.”
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Tonight, Bishop Burbidge celebrated the annual Mass for Multicultural Communities at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, which was followed by a festival. In his homily, Bishop underscored how the Lord joins us together from many communities as one family and as brothers and sisters.
"We are here to encourage each other in faith and to ease the burdens of others. May we promise today to pray for one another and all those who are suffering in body and spirit."
So grateful to his excelency @BishopBurbidge of our @arlingtonchurch Diocese , so thankful to the office of @CDAcultures and so glad we could represent our Albanian heritage. Our Lady of Hope, Our Lady of Good Counsel, martyrs of Albania pray for us ! facebook.com/share/p/19HkxZ4…