Frequently Asked Questions

Learn how the Diocese of Arlington protects children, reports abuse and assists victims of sexual abuse

View our question and answer resource that answers many of the questions parishioners have asked over the past several weeks.

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Diocesan Press Releases

Clergy Appointments 2019

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington, has announced the following clergy appointments effective on Thursday, June 27, 2019, except where noted differently...

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USCCB: U.S. Bishops’ Chairmen Respond to U.S. House Vote on Equality Act

Friday, May 17, 2019

Rather than offering meaningful protections for individuals, the Equality Act would impose sweeping new norms that negatively impact the unborn, health care, charitable services, schools, personal privacy, athletics, free speech, religious liberties, and parental rights...

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Public Messages

Bishop Burbidge welcomes new universal norms issued by Pope Francis

With gratitude, I welcome Pope Francis’ Motu Proprio, Vos estis lux mundi (“You are the light of the world”), which demonstrates the pastoral concern of the entire Catholic Church for victims of sexual abuse and their families...

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Virginia Bishops’ Statement on Federal District Court Decision

In Falls Church Medical Center v. Oliver, U.S. District Judge Henry Hudson’s decision now allows non-physicians to perform first trimester abortions in Virginia. Judge Hudson’s May 6, 2019 summary judgment opinion goes beyond Roe v. Wade and reveals the extreme measures that are being taken by pro-abortion groups to eliminate even common-sense restrictions on abortion....

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Arlington Catholic Herald

Listening session acknowledges the pain of racism

May 22, 2019

“We know it is a sin to discriminate against a person because of his or her race,” said Bishop Burbidge at the opening of the event. “We pray for an end to racism in all its forms and that our church may reflect the unity we are called to live while respecting the diversity of the members who make up the body of Christ.”...