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

The Catholic Church celebrates its annual World Day of Prayer for Vocations on Good Shepherd Sunday, April 22.

4/19/18

On ‘Gaudete et Exsultate’

The goal of an apostolic exhortation is to encourage — literally, to “give courage.” In his new apostolic exhortation “Gaudete et Exsultate” (“Rejoice and Be Glad”), Pope Francis achieves this goal by calling us to renewed boldness and courage to pursue holiness. “The only great tragedy in life,” our Holy Father reminds us in the words of Leon Bloy, “is not to become a saint.”

4/10/18

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge

Statement from Bishop Burbidge on the 50th anniversary of MLK's death

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was tragically assassinated 50 years ago today.

4/4/18
Child Abuse Prevention Month

On Divine Mercy Sunday (April 8) and always, all are invited to pray in a special way for abused children and for those entrusted with their care. May we be united as we continue to protect and safeguard all of God’s children from any form of neglect or abuse. More

4/2/18

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge

Easter letter from Bishop Burbidge

The Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus manifests His saving victory over the powers of sin and death. This sacred event filled the Apostles with new life and grace, which gave them hope after experiencing grave fear at His crucifixion. In turn, the Apostles spread the message of this wondrous mystery so that others might experience the freedom of His saving grace and joy and consolation in His promise of eternal life. More

3/28/18

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge

Statement from Bishop Burbidge on Pope Francis' fifth anniversary

I ask all in the Diocese of Arlington to join me in prayer for Pope Francis, on the occasion of the fifth anniversary of his election as our Holy Father.More

3/13/18

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge

The World Day for Consecrated Life

On this World Day for Consecrated Life, we celebrate the men and women religious who consecrate their lives to the Lord through the counsels of poverty, chastity and obedience. More

2/1/18

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge

Catholic Schools Week letter to parents

From January 28 through February 3, the Diocese of Arlington unites with dioceses throughout the United States to celebrate Catholic Schools Week. Nationally, the theme chosen for this week is “Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed.” More

1/25/18

Catholic Schools Week

From January 28 through February 3, the Diocese of Arlington unites with dioceses throughout the United States to celebrate Catholic Schools Week. Nationally, the theme chosen for this week is “Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed.” Our diocese is blessed with 37 elementary schools, four high schools, four stand-alone preschools, and three independent Catholic schools that educate over 17,500 children who exemplify this theme.More

1/24/18

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge

Bishop Burbidge's statement on the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

From January 18-25, the Catholic Church joins other Christian Churches for the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. We do so inspired by Our Lord, who prayed to His Heavenly Father that those who believe in Him “may all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I in you" (John 17:21). More

1/17/18

Statement from Bishop Burbidge on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 15 offers the opportunity to celebrate Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday, whose life devoted to ending prejudice and racism is an inspiration for all people, regardless of their faith tradition or ethnicity.More

1/15/18

Letter from Bishop Burbidge: March for Life

Throughout the month of January we are provided with special opportunities to bear witness to our belief in the dignity and value of all human life, especially the lives of the unborn. The most public display of the Gospel of Life is the annual March for Life. In advance, I thank all of our parishes that are welcoming visitors from other dioceses and providing hospitality to March for Life participants.More

1/8/18

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge

Letter from Bishop Burbidge on National Migration Week

The Diocese of Arlington has a history of welcoming the stranger among us through the Migration and Refugee Office and Hogar Immigration Office of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington, and through the assistance of parish ministries. I ask that you continue to support these ministries and all those that respect the dignity of the migrant, refugee and immigrant.More

1/8/18

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge

Bishop Burbidge, USCCB respond to death of Cardinal Bernard Law

With my brother bishops, I pray for the repose of the soul of Cardinal Bernard Law and for his friends and family in mourning. May he rest in the peace of Our Lord.More

12/20/17

A Letter from the Bishop: Christmas, 2017

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,More

12/20/17

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