The Walk Humbly Podcast - Episode 91

Ordinations, Elon Musk buys Twitter, upcoming events and more!

Plus, Bishop Burbidge answers questions from the faithful.

April 27, 2022

On this week's episode of The Walk Humbly Podcast, Bishop Burbidge talks about:

• The eight men ordained to the transitional diaconate on April 23 along with another eight men to be ordained to the priesthood on June 4
• The news of Elon Musk buying Twitter and the significance it has for the Church
• His thoughts on the recent Supreme Court case regarding private speech rights of assistant football coach praying after games
• What the Special Religious Education Development (SPRED) initiative is and why it is an essential arm of our Catholic school system
• Upcoming events he's looking forward to: 
• • Catholic Family Campout: Friday, May 6 - Sunday, May 8
  • EXALT Evening of Worship: Tuesday, May 12
  • Ordination to the Priesthood: Saturday, June 4
  • Diocesan Family Festival: Saturday, June 11

Bishop Burbidge also answers the following questions from the faithful:

• What is the difference between a transitional deacon and a permanent deacon?
• If a priest who has been previously, credibly accused of sexual abuse of a minor is contrite and has been forgiven by God, why can he not be re-assigned to a ministry that does not involve children?
• Can you share more about the work of the women religious in our diocese?

Show Notes:

• Walk Humbly Episode 91 (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.