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Bishop Burbidge joins President of U.S. Bishops Conference in Calling for Prayers After Deadly Hurricane Hits the Bahamas and Moves Closer to the Southeastern Coast

September 4, 2019

The Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of the Diocese of Arlington and Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston and President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, have issued the following statements regarding Hurricane Dorian...

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USCCB Press Releases

USCCB President Issues Statement Following Shootings in Midland and Odessa

September 1, 2019

WASHINGTON— Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston, and President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), issued the following statement in response to the tragic shootings in Midland and Odessa, Texas...

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Arlington Catholic Herald

Holy Martyrs of Vietnam Church celebrates 40 years

September 16, 2019

Tuan Ngo was 17 years old when he fled Vietnam in 1984. He left his mother and father in his homeland and joined his siblings in the United States. When he arrived, he spoke almost no English. But he was able to worship in his own language at Holy Martyrs of Vietnam Church.

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Watch a touching video highlighting the impact Catholic Charities is making in the diocese with three of its crucial programs. Find information about Catholic Charities, our diocesan Respect Life efforts, and the Virginia Catholic Conference.
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Let’s not forget that the names of our poorest brothers and sisters, written in heaven, have this inscription next to them: these are the blessed ones of my Father.

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