Public Messages

Letter to the Faithful from Bishop Burbidge for World Day of the Poor 2019

November 17, 2019 | English and Spanish

In establishing His Kingdom, Jesus placed the poor at the center. How can we assist Him in serving those upon whom he has looked so tenderly...

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Diocesan Press Releases

Catholic Charities’ Christ House Recognized with HomeAid Northern Virginia’s Non-Profit Service Provider Project of the Year Award

November 12, 2019

On Saturday, November 9, Christ House, a project of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington, was awarded the HomeAid Northern Virginia (HANV) Non-Profit Service Provider Project of the Year Award. HANV is a non-profit that builds and renovates local housing and shelter facilities...

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Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Alexandria Presented with 2019 Good Shepherd Housing Philanthropy Award

November 12, 2019

Good Shepherd Catholic Church has partnered with GSH since its inception over 40 years ago to offer permanent housing and emergency assistance to those in need along the Route 1 corridor...

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Clergy Appointments

November 2, 2019

Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington, has announced the following clergy appointments effective on Thursday, November 14, 2019...

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USCCB Press Releases

USCCB Pro Life Committee Chairman Invites Bishops to Join Initiative Serving Pregnant and Parenting Mothers in Need

November 11, 2019

U.S. Bishops Convene for Annual General Assembly in Baltimore

November 11, 2019

USCCB: National Collection to Help Break the Cycle of Poverty to Take Place on November 23-24

November 4, 2019

Arlington Catholic Herald

Knights welcome visiting veterans

November 8, 2019

Hollywood tries to get historic events right, but there’s nothing like talking to someone who experienced it firsthand, said Grand Knight John Rovinski Jr. of the Edward Douglass White Knights of Columbus Council 2473 in Arlington. Rovinski was one of dozens of volunteers ⁠— entire families, scouting troops, parishioners and Knights ⁠— who honored nearly 300 veterans at the council’s Honor Flight Dinner Nov. 2...

Latest News Coverage

Businesses, nonprofits and individuals recognized for work to build solutions to homelessness in Northern Virginia (Christ House Receives HomeAid Service Provider Project of the Year Award)

INSIDENOVA, November 14, 2019

Christ House Wins HomeAid Northern Virginia’s Non-Profit Service Provider Project of the Year Award

Zebra, November 13, 2019
It’s reassuring that good work gets noticed, and on Nov. 9, Christ House was recognized with the HomeAid Northern Virginia Non-Profit Service Provider Project of the Year Award. Christ House, which is a project of the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington, operates a food pantry, emergency financial assistance, a thrift store, and also provides transitional housing for 14 homeless men in Old Town...

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