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In just a few weeks, families, parishioners and clergy across the Diocese of Arlington have had to adjust to distance learning, telework and livestreamed liturgies — and the diocesan seminarians are no exception. Amid seminary closures, quarantines and online classes, the young men studying for the priesthood are finding quiet amid the chaos to remain focused on their studies, ministries and upcoming ordinations.
Expressing sadness that Virginia Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam signed the Reproductive Health Protection Act, which was passed by the state's Senate and House of Delegates, Bishops Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington and Barry C. Knestout of Richmond criticized him for the day he chose to sign it into law.
Thousands of people tuned in to Holy Week Masses and other liturgical services livestreamed last week from the Cathedral of St. Thomas More — more than the number that could have attended in person, according to the Diocese of Arlington.
Fr. Kevin Walsh, pastor of Precious Blood Church in Culpeper, blessed cars as they passed through the parking lot of the church on Easter Sunday, April 12.
Benedictine Sister Mary Leo Wirt died April 9, just after celebrating her 95th birthday. Born Shirley Bethleen in Richmond to Emmett and Agnes (O’Connor) Wirt, she entered St. Benedict Monastery in Bristow 75 years ago. Shortly after profession, Sister Mary Leo began her teaching career at Linton Hall Military School in Bristow, where she would eventually serve for 38 years. She taught at multiple schools in Richmond, and at St. Charles in Arlington.
Thousands watch live-streamed Mass celebrated by Bishop Burbidge.
Diocesan students and parishioners joined the impromptu, nationwide movement to bring color and cheer amid the pandemic by writing encouraging notes with colorful chalk on sidewalks.
I’m hearing it from my friends, and at times I feel it inside: “My days are running together,” “I’m spiritually catatonic,” “This really has me worried.” But when your spouse or kids tell stories in 30 years about the COVID-19 Crisis of 2020, what will they say about you? If you’re a dad or mom, will your kids grimace and say, “My dad was a jerk,” “My mom was a wreck,” or will they smile and begin a remarkable story with, “I remember … ”
In a dark and nearly empty St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis blessed a fire, lit the Easter candle and called Christians to keep kindling sparks of hope, knowing that Jesus has risen and death will not have the last word.
The Easter Vigil Mass begins in a dark church that gradually is filled with hundreds of flickering candles lit from a large paschal candle. This year, due to the coronavirus pandemic, it was livestreamed to thousands from across the Arlington diocese and beyond, perhaps holding their own candles in front of flickering computer screens.
