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Bishop Burbidge welcomes new universal norms issued by Pope Francis

While many of the Holy Father’s mandates are already being implemented in dioceses throughout the United States, the new norms also rightly address the accountability of bishops. The directives serve as a clear reminder that no person in a position of authority within the Catholic Church is exempt from accountability. In fact, those in authority have a special and critical responsibility to account for their own behavior and to ensure that allegations of sexual abuse are investigated thoroughly.

5/10/19

Bishop Burbidge's statement on the World Day of Prayer for Vocations

The Catholic Church celebrates the 56th annual World Day of Prayer for Vocations on Good Shepherd Sunday, May 12. It is a special invitation to pray for all the priests and men and women religious who offer their lives in service to the Lord and His Church.

5/8/19

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge

Easter letter from Bishop Burbidge

May Our Lord's triumph fill your hearts with joy this sacred Season of Easter and always!

4/17/19
Statement from Bishop Burbidge on the fire at Notre Dame

It is painful to see such a historic and time-tested cathedral burn and suffer extensive damage. While it is appropriate to mourn the loss of this great cathedral, we must remember that the value of the Cathedral of Notre Dame is measured by what happened inside it. More

4/16/19

Bishop Burbidge's statement on New Zealand mosque shooting

The New Zealand mosque shooting resulted in a horrifying & tragic loss of life. Please join me in prayer for the victims, their families, & the community. This massacre was rooted in blinding hate & religious bigotry. May God’s grace eradicate such sentiments & heal all wounds. More

3/15/19

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge

Statement on the death of four Catholic Relief Services employees in Ethiopian jet crash

We learned yesterday that four dedicated employees of Catholic Relief Services, the U.S. Bishops’ international relief and development agency, were among the 157 people who tragically lost their lives when an Ethiopian jet crashed shortly after takeoff.More

3/12/19

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge

Virginia Bishops’ Statement on U.S. Senate’s Failure to Pass the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

It is a matter of common sense and basic human decency to require, as S. 311 would have, that any health care practitioner present when a child is born alive following an abortion give the same degree of care to preserve the life and health of the child as would be given to any other newborn. More

2/26/19

Bishop Burbidge's statement on the Summit on the Protection of Minors in the Church

I am grateful to our Holy Father Pope Francis for convening the Summit on the Protection of Minors in the Church. With him, I remain committed to continuing to take the concrete steps that will bring healing to victims, protection for children and young people, and accountability of bishops and clergy to one another and to the faithful in our Church.More

2/26/19

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge

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. More

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. More

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.More

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

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Bishop Burbidge welcomes new universal norms issued by Pope Francis

Bishop Burbidge's statement on the World Day of Prayer for Vocations

Easter letter from Bishop Burbidge

Statement from Bishop Burbidge on the fire at Notre Dame

Bishop Burbidge's statement on New Zealand mosque shooting

Statement on the death of four Catholic Relief Services employees in Ethiopian jet crash

Virginia Bishops’ Statement on U.S. Senate’s Failure to Pass the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

Bishop Burbidge's statement on the Summit on the Protection of Minors in the Church

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

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

Bishop Burbidge's statement for Black History Month 2019

Bishop Burbidge responds to photos from Governor Northam’s yearbook

Bishop Burbidge responds to Governor Northam’s extreme abortion comments

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

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

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