Diocesan Week of Service coverage:
St Patrick Catholic School teacher and diocesan volunteer discuss Week of Service (Fox5, 11/13)
St Patrick Catholic School principal and students discuss food drive for local Fredericksburg food pantry (Fox5, 11/13)
Fr Tom Ferguson of Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Alexandria discusses diocesan efforts for the Week of Service (EWTN, 11/13)
Arlington parishes work to collect food for the Diocesan Week of Service (ArlNow, 11/13)
USCCB releases special message on immigration coverage
Bishop Burbidge was one of four bishops who helped craft the message, the first one from USCCB in 12 years (The Pillar, 11/12)
At annual USCCB meeting bishops approve special message crafted by Bishop Burbidge and three other bishops on immigration (Religion News Service, 11/12)
Bishop Burbidge discusses the need for humane immigration reform (EWTN, 11/14)
Respecting human dignity can work together with protecting borders, Bishop Burbidge says (Catholic News Agency, 11/15)
Other news
Fr. Paul Scalia discusses what you need to know if you are planning a Catholic wedding (Brides.com, 11/4): The major portion of the marriage preparation is to sit down and discuss what the church teaches about marriage.
Bishop Burbidge discusses on podcast the outcome of the Virginia elections (CatholicVote, 11/5): Voters in Virginia went to the polls on Tuesday and the outcome was not what many Catholic may have hoped for.
St Rita Catholic School AHG Troop and others honor fallen Alexandria veterans (ZebraNews, 11/12): No Veterans Day ceremony in Alexandria is complete without remembering Captain Humbert Roque “Rocky” Versace, an Alexandria native whose heroism continues to inspire generations.
Fr Donald Planty Jr of St Charles Catholic Church in Arlington reflects on St Therese (National Catholic Register, 11/15): The Arlington pastor says he love French history and culture, and especially French Church history and culture, and as a parish priest the book, ‘Diary of a Country priest’ which carries the wisdom of St Therese, really speaks to him.
Fr Paul Scalia offers advice on homilies (Aleteia, 11/15): The pastor of St James Catholic Church in Falls Church says parishioners should pray for priests when they are giving a homily because they are the instruments of God’s message.
St Charles Catholic Church in Arlington is one of several in the diocese asking parents to attend religious education classes with their children (National Catholic Register, 11/17): Fr Donald Planty, pastor, says if parents show up the kids will be Catholic.
Bishop Burbidge calls for common ground and civility amid ongoing immigration debate (ArlNow, 11/20): Bishop Burbidge was one of four bishops who crafted a recent special message by the USCCB on immigration.
Students at Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School are hopeful about the future of the Catholic church (EWTN, 11/20): The students were interviewed as part of a package showcasing the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis.
Cathedral of Saint Thomas More was beautifully renovated (Liturgical Arts Journal, 11/20): The cathedral underwent a large renovation from 2023-2024, with beautiful results.
Christ House in Alexandria has seen a 25% increase in meals served over 2024 levels (OSV, 11/21): Catholic agencies nationwide strategize on how best to serve the homeless population.
Bishop O’Connell students interviewed at NCYC (EWTN, 11/22): The students were part of a delegation from the diocese. Segment begins at 3:15:20 mark.
Paul VI Catholic High School emphasizes athletics as a part of its program because it teaches students to be a part of something bigger than themselves (Northern Virginia Magazine, 11/25): At many private high schools in Northern Virginia, comprehensive athletics programs work in tandem with academics to support successful student athletes.
Bishop Burbidge offers prayers for National Guard members after D.C. shooting (OSV, 11/27): One National Guard members was killed, another seriously injured in a violent attack near the White House.
Many visitors came to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Winchester to see the relics of St. Therese of Lisieux over the Thanksgiving holiday (Winchester Star, 11/27): The visit by the relics of one of the most beloved saints is part of a national tour.
