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‘In Tongues All Can Hear’

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge released his new pastoral letter, “In Tongues All Can Hear: Communicating the Hope of Christ in Times of Trial,” Sept. 14.

9/15/20

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge

Mass for permanent deacons

A Mass for permanent deacons and their families was celebrated by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington Sept. 12. Father Paul D. Scalia, episcopal vicar for clergy, and Father Patrick L. Posey, rector, concelebrated.

9/14/20

Catholic Herald Staff Report

Care for creation, and the common good

On Sept. 1, we observe the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, which begins a “Season of Creation” lasting until the memorial of St. Francis of Assisi Oct. 4. On the last Sunday of September, we observe the World Day of Migrants and Refugees.

8/27/20

BISHOP MICHAEL F. BURBIDGE | Special to the Catholic Herald
‘God’s servant first’

This month we observe Religious Freedom Week, which begins every year on June 22, the memorial of Sts. John Fisher and Thomas More. Thomas More, the patron saint of our diocese, was a lawyer and governmental official who fought for the freedom of the church and for freedom of conscience. While he was a dedicated civil servant, he remained “God’s servant first.”More

6/24/20

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge

Statement by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on Supreme Court Decision on Legal Definition of “Sex” in Civil Rights Law

In this week’s decision in Bostock v. Clayton County, the Supreme Court has overstepped its bounds and imposed a legal definition which promotes a confused understanding of the nature and design of the human person. In seeking to address an employment issue, the majority opinion assigns to the word “sex” a meaning that those who passed the 1964 Civil Rights Act never would have imagined, and which Congress itself has declined to adopt. Indeed, the Court’s definition of “sex” is so broad that it effectively empties the word of any real significance whatsoever. More

6/18/20

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge

Statement by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on the U.S. Supreme Court Decision Preventing Termination of DACA Program

I join with my brother bishops in welcoming the U.S. Supreme Court decision that prevents the termination of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. More

6/18/20

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge

Statement from Bishop Burbidge on World Refugee Day 2020

This week we remember in a special way refugees from around the world, particularly on June 20, a date designated as World Refugee Day by the United Nations. This observance is an opportunity for all of us to pray, support and welcome men, women and children who have been forced to flee their homelands because of war, persecution, environmental catastrophes or violations of their human rights. More

6/17/20

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge

Statement by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge for Religious Freedom Week 2020: For the Good of All — Celebrate Religious Freedom

On June 22, the feasts of two martyrs for the faith, St. Thomas More, the patron of our diocese, and St. John Fisher, the Diocese of Arlington will join the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in celebrating Religious Freedom Week. More

6/17/20

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge

Fundamental Lessons from the 2020 Coronavirus

Pastoral message: Bishop Michael F. Burbidge writes a reflection on lessons learned from the coronavirus pandemic. More

6/10/20

Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge | Bishop of Arlington

Bishop Burbidge’s statement on the fifth anniversary of Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home

Brothers and sisters in Christ, on May 14, the Church will begin a nine-day global campaign to mark the fifth anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’: On Care for Our CommonHome. In this beautiful work, Pope Francis builds upon the teaching legacy of his predecessors Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI to urge Catholics and people of good will to care for all of God’s creation.More

5/13/20

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge

A Phase 1 coronavirus update from Bishop Burbidge

From updates provided by state officials, we are preparing to enter Phase 1 of reintegrating our diocese back to normal operations. More

5/8/20

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge

Statement by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout on Governor Northam's Signature of Abortion Bills

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington and Bishop Barry C. Knestout of the Diocese of Richmond issued the following statement on the Governor's signature of abortion legislation yesterday. More

4/11/20

Statement by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout on passage of abortion bills

We ask all Catholics to step into the public square and to be witnesses of the Gospel on which our faith is founded. Because we believe that all life is a sacred gift from God, it is imperative for all people of faith to continue to speak and act on behalf of the unborn, especially those who will die if this legislation is enacted.More

1/30/20

Statement from Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on the national March for Life 2020

On Jan. 24, Catholics and people of good will from around the nation will come to Washington participate in the March for Life, which this year marks the 47th solemn anniversary of the legalization of abortion in the United States. This day of penance and prayer for the legal protection of unborn children is the largest annual human-rights demonstration in the world. By marching through the streets and reminding our elected officials that all life is sacred and should be protected, we live out our Gospel mandate to radiate the Light of Christ in the midst of darkness. We carry His light forward when we fast, pray, and march with peace and great purpose.More

1/23/20

Catholic Schools Week 2020

As we celebrate National Catholic Schools Week, I am reminded of my Catholic education and the formation my dear parents and Catholic educators provided by their example and sacrifices. I will be forever grateful to them! In that regard, I also extend my heartfelt and sincere appreciation to the parents of our students. You too are setting the stage for your children to be formed in our holy Catholic Faith and to live the Gospel as Christ commanded.More

1/22/20

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