Today the Diocese of Arlington released a comprehensive report regarding how the Diocese protects children, reports abuse and assists victims of sexual abuse by members of the clergy: Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, the Virginia Attorney General announced this week that he will be investigating allegations of sexual abuse of minors by clergy as well as how […]
A Rosary and Holy Hour of Adoration will be held at St. Jude’s after the 9:00 Mass Monday, September 3rd to pray for victims of sexual abuse and in reparation for the sins of the clergy. Father Hudgins will be leading a Novena for Healing after Wednesday morning Masses beginning August 29, 2018. Click here for the […]
Today, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge issued a letter to the faithful in which he addresses the ongoing child sex abuse crisis and the Pennsylvania grand jury report. Read the Letter If you are unable to follow the link, Click here for a printable pdf. Bishop Burbidge has addressed this topic, as well as the credible […]
This letter was originally included in the August 19th, 2018 St Jude bulletin Dear Brothers and Sisters, Ordinarily, any bulletin column I write is sent to press a week before printing, which makes it difficult to address sensitive subjects quickly, but in light of the horrific news released this week, I asked the St. Jude […]
Statement from Bishop Burbidge on the First Anniversary of the Violent March on Charlottesville For Immediate Release August 10, 2018 As we mark the first anniversary of the violence that took place in Charlottesville on August 12, 2017, in solidarity with Bishop Barry Knestout of the Diocese of Richmond, I call upon all Catholics […]
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Bishop’s Lenten Appeal (BLA) is the primary means of support for more than 40 ministries, programs, services and charitable works of our Diocese, including: Youth, Campus and Young Adult Ministries Vocations and Seminarian Education Office of Catholic Schools Office of Marriage, Family and Respect Life Office of Catechetics/Religious […]
“I was 19 years old, full of insecurities…It took me almost 30 years to understand…that there is nothing that God cannot forgive.” “When I was in my early 20s…I found myself pregnant. …I had my first confession, and I was terrified. …Jesus’ face was right there: His hands, His words, His healing touch, and I […]
National Vocation Awareness Week National Vocation Awareness Week is November 5-11 this year. This is an opportunity for all the faithful of our diocese to reflect on, pray for, promote and possibly discern their own vocation. No matter which vocation we are called to live as an expression of God’s love in the world, everyone is […]
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As you have seen in media reports, while residents in Texas are only beginning their recovery effort from Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma has caused considerable damage throughout Florida. Once again, I ask all in the Diocese of Arlington to join me in prayer for those struggling with the […]
