NOVA is...
* A Progressive and Inclusive Catholic Community drawing from
Northern Virginia and the Greater DC area.
*Committed to Social Justice, Care for Creation & Peacemaking
through our personal lives and communal worship & activities.
*Lay-led and Padre Cadre - supported and inspired by the Holy Spirit.
*Celebrating 55 years of faithful witness and always welcoming to
visitors and new members.
* A Progressive and Inclusive Catholic Community drawing from
Northern Virginia and the Greater DC area.
*Committed to Social Justice, Care for Creation & Peacemaking
through our personal lives and communal worship & activities.
*Lay-led and Padre Cadre - supported and inspired by the Holy Spirit.
*Celebrating 55 years of faithful witness and always welcoming to
visitors and new members.
We meet at Kenmore Middle School in Arlington
with a Zoom option for those unable to attend in person.
Occasionally there are Zoom-only liturgies.
Please check the liturgy schedule for the latest information.
with a Zoom option for those unable to attend in person.
Occasionally there are Zoom-only liturgies.
Please check the liturgy schedule for the latest information.
NOVA Catholic Community
Calls for Ceasefire in Israeli/Hamas Conflict
sent to President Biden
Our leader, Pope Francis has called for an immediate cease-fire in the Holy Land. He has made an urgent, passionate appeal “to those with the responsibility” to bring a cease-fire and “to walk the path of peace” with the help of the international community. He called for an end to attacks and violence in Israel and Gaza, saying terrorism and war would not solve any problems, but only bring further suffering and death to innocent people. He also called for “the immediate release” of the more than 100 Israeli hostages taken by Hamas into Gaza and expressed his deep concern at the “total siege” imposed by Israel on Gaza.
We deplore Hamas’ attacks and taking of hostages on October 7. Equally, we deplore Israel’s disproportionate retaliatory violence affecting all the people of Gaza. We mourn the loss of life on both sides of this ongoing conflict. Our leaders need to be looking for a just peace rather than retribution. Retribution solves nothing. We call for an immediate ceasefire. Our leaders need to focus ALL their efforts on humanitarian needs and the search for a just peace.
We deplore Hamas’ attacks and taking of hostages on October 7. Equally, we deplore Israel’s disproportionate retaliatory violence affecting all the people of Gaza. We mourn the loss of life on both sides of this ongoing conflict. Our leaders need to be looking for a just peace rather than retribution. Retribution solves nothing. We call for an immediate ceasefire. Our leaders need to focus ALL their efforts on humanitarian needs and the search for a just peace.
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A group of NOVA Catholic Community members visited the offices of Senators Warner and Kaine to bring a petition signed by NOVA members asking for an immediate ceasefire, humanitarian aid to Gaza, peace talks and suspending US military aid to Israel if the Israelis commit any war crimes against Palestinians with US military equipment. Here are two NOVA members at Sen. Kaine's office. Fr. Francis led the group in prayer before the meeting with Sen. Warner. |
NOVA members participated in the March 2 launch of the Poor People's Campaign's 40-week National Call for a Moral Revival: to confront the unnecessary injustices of poverty and economic insecurity, systemic racism, the denial of health care, ecological devastation, wealth inequality and rampant militarism. The aim is to empower poor and low-wage people by making sure they vote in November.
A federal Jobs Guarantee would reduce or eliminate most of these injustices, says NOVA's Tom Clarkson, who urges everyone to call their legislators to demand enactment of a Job Guarantee.
A federal Jobs Guarantee would reduce or eliminate most of these injustices, says NOVA's Tom Clarkson, who urges everyone to call their legislators to demand enactment of a Job Guarantee.
IMPORTANT GET OUT THE VOTE --WAYS YOU CAN HELP
Anniversary Video - 56th
To celebrate the 56th Anniversary slides were set to the song for NOVA's 50th Anniversary,
Journey of Our Hearts, written by Tim White and Barbara Formoso
Journey of Our Hearts, written by Tim White and Barbara Formoso
AMong the ways NOVA members serve
Another slide show on the
Peace and Justice page.
Peace and Justice page.
Welcome to all
NOVA is a spirit-filled, Eucharist-centered, progressive Catholic community worshiping weekly in Arlington, VA. Members include residents from all over the Greater Washington DC area and others who have moved away but stay connected and frequently drop in from all corners of the globe. As we nurture our Christian faith, we work for peace and social justice and a more caring world.
Our commitment is to live a faith-filled life, enriched by the Eucharist, enlivened by friendship, and deepened by service to others. There is a deep respect for each individual’s personal faith journey.
We are a part of a renewed way of being Church where all are welcome, liturgies are inclusive, and decision-making is shared. We have a special sensitivity to those who have not been able to find the worship community they seek in a more traditional setting.
Our commitment is to live a faith-filled life, enriched by the Eucharist, enlivened by friendship, and deepened by service to others. There is a deep respect for each individual’s personal faith journey.
We are a part of a renewed way of being Church where all are welcome, liturgies are inclusive, and decision-making is shared. We have a special sensitivity to those who have not been able to find the worship community they seek in a more traditional setting.
