Public Messages

Statement by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on the shootings in Chesapeake, VA 

November 23, 2022

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Bishop Burbidge statement on fatal UVA shooting

November 14, 2022

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Bishop Michael F. Burbidge Statement for Veterans Day

November 10, 2022

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Bishop Michael F. Burbidge Statement for World Day of the Poor

November 10, 2022

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Diocesan Press Releases

Letter from Bill Crittenberger, Head of School, Bishop Denis J. O’Connell High School, to parents regarding incident after homecoming game

October 24, 2022

USCCB Press Releases

Nationwide Prayer Vigil for Life to Continue After Reversal of Roe v. Wade

November 11, 2022

National Religious Retirement Collection Supports Religious Orders in United States

November 7, 2022

USCCB's Action Alert: Urge Your Senators to Pass Bipartisan Anti-Trafficking Legislation

October 26, 2022

Arlington Catholic Herald

Our Lady of Guadalupe: An image for our times

December 1, 2022

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge: "We have heard the saying, 'A picture is worth a thousand words.' How true this is, gazing at the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, who we remember on her feast day Dec. 12. This miraculous image was given by God to the people of Mexico at a time they desperately needed to know Jesus. This event, and the subsequent witness of the Mexican people, inspires our faith and helps us grow closer to Jesus." (CNS photo: Junno Arocho Esteves)

Latest News Coverage

At All Souls’ Day Mass, Arlington bishop implores prayers for the faithful departed

Catholic News Agency, November 2, 2022

Fox5 Interviews O’Connell AD Joe Wootten

Fox5, October 22, 2022

Fox5 interviews O’Connell Volleyball Coach Mehdi El Alaoui

Fox5, October 22, 2022

Fox5 interviews O’Connell Football Coach Kenny Lucas

Fox5 Good Day DC, October 21, 2022

Virginia School's Spanish Immersion Program Begins in Kindergarten

NBCWashington, October 18, 2022