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Statement by Bishop Burbidge on Former Archbishop McCarrick in Response to Decree by the Holy See

The dismissal of former Archbishop Theodore McCarrick from the clerical state represents a most appropriate response to the serious accusations against him that were investigated and found to be credible.

2/16/19

Statement from Bishop Burbidge for the World Day of Prayer against Human Trafficking 2019

Today with brothers and sisters in Christ in our universal Church, we observe the World Day of Prayer against Human Trafficking.

2/8/19

Bishop Burbidge's statement for Black History Month 2019

Each year during the month of February, we celebrate Black History Month as a time to remember the important contributions and achievements of African-Americans to our nation's history. We reflect on many accomplishments of numerous individuals, in areas of life that include science, sports, the arts, civil rights and politics. As Catholics, we especially remember the great contributions made by African-Americans to the life of our Church in this country. In his recent Christmas message, Pope Francis reminded us, “Our differences, then, are not a detriment or a danger; they are a source of richness. As when an artist is about to make a mosaic: it is better to have tiles of many colours available, rather than just a few.” Seeking the prayers of Our Lady, the Mother of All Nations, we celebrate Black History Month recalling the achievements of the past and looking forward to a future bright with the hope of a greater unity and harmony among people of all races.

2/5/19
Bishop Burbidge responds to photos from Governor Northam’s yearbook

In recent days, the Commonwealth of Virginia has witnessed public officials, including our Governor, make callous statements ignoring the dignity of unborn children and jeopardizing the safety and protection of those even in the process of being born. More

2/2/19

Bishop Burbidge responds to Governor Northam’s extreme abortion comments

This is a critical moment in the life of our Church and our society. I call on the faithful and people of good will to advocate for the right to life of all people, including the unborn and those children whose lives are at risk even during the process of birth. In Virginia, with the assistance of the Virginia Catholic Conference, we must make our views known to our elected officials on all issues where the right to life is at stake. More

1/31/19

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge

Statement from Bishop Burbidge on the publishing of Pastoral Orientations on Human Trafficking

Pastoral Orientations on Human Trafficking is a welcome resource in the Diocese of Arlington. More

1/21/19

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge

Statement from Bishop Burbidge for March for Life and Life is VERY Good 2019

As was the case last year, the Apostolic Penitentiary of the Holy See has granted a plenary indulgence that may be obtained, under the usual conditions, by those who participate in the sacred celebrations carried out on January 17 and 18. The elderly, sick and homebound may also gain a plenary indulgence if they spiritually unite themselves to these events and make their prayer and penance an offering to God. More

1/7/19

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge

National Migration Week Jan. 6-12

This week the Catholic Church in the United States is observing National Migration Week, as it has for nearly half a century. The theme for this year’s observance is “Building Communities of Welcome.” This week provides Catholics with an opportunity to be mindful of the presence and often difficult situations faced by many immigrants and refugees, as well as victims and survivors of human trafficking in our midst.More

1/7/19

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge

Christmas letter from Bishop Burbidge

Even in the midst of the darkness we experience within our world, nation and Church, we are filled with joyful hope as we celebrate the truth that Jesus, our Lord and Savior and the Light of the World, has dispelled the darkness. Therefore, with trust and confidence, we dare to pray for one another. More

12/19/18

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge

World Day of the Poor

Our Holy Father Pope Francis has called us to observe the second World Day of the Poor on Sunday, November 18. He has asked us once again to focus our attention on those throughout the world and in our own Diocese who are suffering from material or spiritual poverty.More

11/13/18

Being citizens faithful to the Lord

As we exercise our ministry of teaching, we wish to offer principles and observations that we believe will be of value to the faithful of our dioceses as we exercise the right to vote in elections this year. More

11/1/18

Statement from Bishop Burbidge on the shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh

In unity with Bishop David A. Zubik of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, I ask all in the Diocese of Arlington to join me in prayer for the victims of the shooting, their families who are suffering, and the community. More

10/28/18

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge

Statement by Bishop Burbidge regarding actions of the USCCB Administrative Committee

The Administrative Committee of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a statement in which four actions were laid out as priorities of the U.S. Bishops as we prepare for our meeting in November. More

9/20/18

Bishop Burbidge encourages opt-out for controversial sex education

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge urges parents of children in the public school systems of Fairfax and Loudoun counties to opt their children out of certain Family Life Education classes. More

8/28/18

A letter to the faithful

Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, recently reminded us of the words of the Apostle Paul: “If one member suffers, all suffer together with it” (1 Cor 12:26). With you, I share the suffering of victims of sexual abuse on the part of clergy, and the suffering of all who have lost trust and confidence in leaders of our Church. More

8/21/18

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge

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