The Walk Humbly Podcast - Episode 114

Free speech and affirmative action rulings, corrective statement to Congress, paid family/medical leave, and more

July 7, 2023

On this week's episode, Bishop Burbidge:

• Highlights some of the various ways the Diocese supports discernment among youth during the summer and throughout the year, including Quo Vadis and FIAT summer camps, WorkCamp and World Youth Day
• Expounds upon the corrective statement he and fellow U.S. bishops wrote in response to a public letter from Catholic members of Congress who defended their support for abortion by falsely invoking teachings of the Church
• Discusses the recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings on affirmative action and free speech
• Shares his decision to expand the diocesan paid family and medical leave policy for employees working for the Diocese

Bishop also answers the following question from the faithful:

• Will the distribution of the Precious Blood resume formally at Mass here in the Diocese, or will its distribution remain up to a pastor's discretion?

National Natural Family Planning (NFP) Awareness Week is July 23-29

 Show Notes:

• Walk Humbly Episode 114 (PDF)

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Be sure to send your questions for Bishop Burbidge by calling 703-831-7013 or by emailing info@arlingtondiocese.org.