Virginia Bishops ask the faithful to rally in Richmond ahead of abortion vote (CatholicVote, Jan. 7): Thousands of pro-life advocates are expected to gather in Richmond Jan. 15 for the fifth annual Virginia Pro-Life Day
Saint Paul VI Catholic High School ranks third in Virginia in athletics (Northern Virginia Magazine, Jan. 8): Niche’s ranking is based in part on student and parent reviews, number of state championships, student participation in athletics, and the number of sports offered at the school.
The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is back in 2026, with a patriotic twist (OSV, Jan. 9): The pilgrimage — the third of its kind — will come through the Diocese of Arlington in June.
‘One Nation Under God:’ (EWTN News, Jan. 9): The 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is inspired by the 250thanniversary of the U.S.
Bishop Burbidge warns of the dangers of the potential abortion amendment (CatholicVote, Jan. 15): This amendment comes along with anticipated legislation to legalize physician-assisted suicide and potential removal of parental involvement in minors’ decisions regarding abortion and gender-rejecting medical interventions, according to the bishop.
Fairfax board to consider loosening zoning rules for group homes (FfxNow, Jan. 16): The very first approval came in 2007 for the Catholic Diocese of Arlington’s priest retirement home in Annandale.
Virginia voters expected to face abortion referendum this fall (ArlNow, Jan. 16) Catholic Diocese of Arlington Bishop Michael Burbidge, expressed concern about the constitutional amendment going beyond what Roe v. Wade had allowed.
Virginia Bishops decry abortion amendment (Aleteia, Jan. 17): Virginia's Catholic bishops issued a strong statement on Friday, January 16, decrying the passage of an amendment that could result in abortion "rights" added to the state's constitution.
Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout speak out against abortion amendment (EWTN News, Jan. 18): The two bishops from Virginia vowed to fight the proposed change to state law.
Bishop Burbidge outlines Christian approach to mental health amid ‘staggering’ crisis (OSV, Jan 19) Bishop Burbidge said the council also is “committed to providing training opportunities for mental health counselors” so that they can better ground their services “in a Catholic anthropology that emphasizes the sacredness of all human life and the dignity of every person.”
SPANISH: Virginia Bishops express concerns about abortion amendment proposal (Catholic News Agency, Jan. 19)
Virginia Bishop offers guidance for those struggling with mental health challenges (CatholicVote, Jan. 21): In a new pastoral letter on mental health and wellbeing, Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington, Virginia, invites Catholics to reflect on how counseling, faith, and trust in Christ intersect in the pursuit of authentic happiness.
Baby Jesus stolen from Nativity scene at St Mary’s Fredericksburg (FxbgAdvance, Jan. 22): The figure was stolen the week after Christmas. It’s still missing, and the church isn’t expecting to get it back.
LIVG was one of numerous events pro-lifers took part in during the annual March for Life rally in Washington, D.C.(OSV, Jan. 23): Thousands of pro-life advocates came to pray, sing, celebrate and promote life on the anniversary of Roe v Wade.
Usher at Catholic Church in Fredericksburg arrested with possession of child sexual abuse materials (DCNewsNow, Jan. 26): The individual volunteered at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception as an usher before his arrest. The church is part of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, which said they were not aware of any activity that took place on parish grounds.
For Deaf Catholics, Masses in sign language represent inclusion (The Pillar, Jan. 27):
PODCAST: Fr Scalia discusses ‘Responding’ vs. ‘Reacting’ on Dewing Virtue. Listen here.
Local young adult visits all worship sites in the Diocese of Arlington (EWTN, Jan. 29). Stephen Buchanan and his family traveling all over the diocese as pilgrims of hope.
