View Public Messages from the Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, the fourth Bishop of Arlington, by clicking on one of the links below.
2023 Public Messages
- Clergy Announcement - September 27, 2023
- Statement from Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on Respect Life Month
- Message from Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on Domestic Violence Awareness Month
- Statement by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on National Migration Week
- Statement from Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on Hispanic Heritage Month
- Statement by Bishop Michael F Burbidge for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly in the United States
- Bishop Burbidge's message for Labor Day
- Statement by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
- Statement from Bishop Burbidge on Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
- Clergy Announcement - August 22, 2023
- Clergy Announcement - July 21, 2023
- Bishop Burbidge's Statement for World Youth Day 2023
- Clergy Announcement - July 7, 2023
- Statement from Bishop Michael F. Burbidge for the Fourth of July
- Statement by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on Religious Freedom Week
- Statement from Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on World Refugee Day 2023
- Statement by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on Juneteenth observance
- A Message from Bishop Burbidge for Father's Day
- U.S. Bishops' Pro-Life Chairman on the Anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health
- Statement from Bishop Michael F. Burbidge for Memorial Day
- Clergy Announcement - May 16, 2023
- Statement by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge in honor of National Police Week
- Statement from Bishop Michael F. Burbidge for Mothers Day 2023
- Statement from Bishop Burbidge on the 60th World Day of Prayer for Vocations
- Clergy Announcement - April 13, 2023
- Clergy Announcement - March 29, 2023
- Bishop Burbidge responds to the shooting in Nashville, TN
- Statement by Bishop Burbidge on the 35th anniversary of the episcopal ordination of Bishop Emeritus Paul Loverde
- Statement by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis' election to the papacy
- Response from the Diocese of Arlington to the changes at Marymount University
- Statement from Bishop Burbidge on the homicide of California bishop
- Clergy Announcement - February 9, 2023
- Bishop Michael F. Burbidge Statement on the Earthquake in Turkey and Syria
- Official Saint Patrick's Day Dispensation
- Saint Patrick's Day Statement
- A Statement by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life
- Clergy Announcement - January 28, 2023
- Clergy Announcement - January 11, 2023
- Statement from Bishop Michael F Burbidge in recognition of Poverty Awareness Month
2022 Public Messages
- Statement by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge regarding the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
- A Christmas message from Bishop Michael F. Burbidge for 2022
- Statement by Bishop Michael Burbidge on the House passage of the misnamed “Respect for Marriage Act”
- A Thanksgiving Message from Bishop Burbidge
- Statement by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on the shootings in Chesapeake, VA
- Bishop Burbidge statement on fatal UVA shooting
- Bishop Michael F. Burbidge Statement for Veterans Day
- Bishop Michael F. Burbidge Statement for World Day of the Poor
- Bishop Burbidge Addresses President Biden's Abortion Agenda
- Clergy Appointment - October 6, 2022
- Bishop Burbidge issues statement on the impact of Hurricane Ian
- Bishop Burbidge's Statement for Respect Life Month 2022
- Statement by Bishop Michael Burbidge on National Migration Week (Sept 19-25, 2022)
- Bishop Burbidge publishes instruction for the use of the Traditional Latin Mass in the Diocese of Arlington
- Clergy Announcement - July 22, 2022
- Clergy Announcement - July 8, 2022
- Letter from Bishop Burbidge to the parishioners of Saint John Neumann Catholic Church following recent vandalism
- Bishop Michael F. Burbidge Statement on Independence Day 2022
- Bishop Burbidge responds to Supreme Court ruling on abortion
- USCCB Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson
- Statement by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout on State Budget Actions
- Bishop Michael F. Burbidge's Message for Memorial Day 2022
- Bishop Michael Burbidge comments on the tragic shootings in NY and TX
- Clergy Appointments announced May 17, 2022
- Statement by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout on Senate Second Rejection of Extreme Abortion Bill
- Statement by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge ahead of Dobbs v. Jackson ruling
- Clergy Announcement - May 9, 2022
- Clergy Announcement - April 1, 2022
- Statement by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge for Child Abuse Prevention Month (April 2022)
- Statement by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on Women's History Month
- Statement by Bishop Burbidge on Proposed Alexandria "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day" Proclamation
- Statement from Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
- Statement by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on the World Day for Consecrated Life
- Statement by Bishop Michael F Burbidge for Black History Month (February)
- Day of Prayer for Peace called for over Ukraine-Russia tension
- Statement by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge, Catholic Diocese of Arlington, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 17, 2022
- Celebration of the Mass in the Extraordinary Form in the Diocese of Arlington
2021 Public Messages
- Statement by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on Poverty Awareness Month 2022
- Letter by Bishop Burbidge on Christmas 2021
- Bishop Burbidge's Homily for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception
- Advent as Joyful Remembrance by Most Rev. Michael F. Burbidge
- Thanksgiving Message from Bishop Michael F. Burbidge 2021
- Bishop Burbidge Homily for Solemn Vespers
- The Mystery of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church
- Celebrating 50 Years: Remember. Rejoice. Renew.
- Veterans Day 2021 Statement by Bishop Burbidge
- Statement by Bishop Michael F Burbidge on 2021 National Vocation Awareness Week
- Statement by the Diocese of Arlington Regarding Antonio Pérez-Alcalá and Secular Institute Stabat Mater
- Homily by Bishop Burbidge for the Mass for the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed
- Statement by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on National Adoption Month 2021
- Bishop Burbidge: "We Need To Be With One Another" | Diocesan Pilgrimage 2021
- Special Announcement to all families planning to attend the Mass for Homeschool Families
- Homily from Bishop Burbidge for the 2023 Synod of Bishops
- Letter by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
- Called to be defenders of life
- Arlington Bishop Michael F. Burbidge and Richmond Bishop Barry Knestout have released a pre-election letter
- Bishop Burbidge's Message on Domestic Violence Awareness Month
- Called to be defenders of life
- Statement by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on U.S. House Passage of “Women's Health Protection Act”
- Bishop Burbidge's Homily for Mass for Migrants and Refugees
- Statement by Bishop Michael F Burbidge on the Afghanistan humanitarian crisis
- Message from Bishop Burbidge for Catechetical Sunday
- Statement by Bishop Michael F Burbidge on Hispanic Heritage Month
- Statement by Bishop Michael Burbidge on National Migration Week (Sept. 20 - 26, 2021)
- Bishop Burbidge issues statement for 20th Anniversary of 9/11
- Bishop Burbidge issues statement for National Suicide Prevention Month
- Bishop Burbidge: “Remember the reasons our Catholic schools exist”
- Bishop Burbidge issues a statement on Afghanistan takeover by the Taliban
- Statement by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on the Haiti earthquake
- Letter by Bishop Michael F Burbidge on “A Catechesis on the Human Person and Gender Ideology.”
- Bishop Burbidge responds to shooting at the Pentagon
- Bishop Burbidge issues statement for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
- Bishop Burbidge's Homily on the Dedication of Bishop O'Connell High School's New Chapel
- Statement by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on Independence Day
- Bishop Burbidge's Homily for Mass for Multicultural Ministries
- Bishop Burbidge's Homily For Arise! A Diocesan Family Celebration
- Statement by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge, Catholic Diocese of Arlington, on Religious Freedom Week 2021
- A Father's Day Message from Bishop Burbidge
- Statement by Bishop Michael Burbidge on U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Fulton v. City of Philadelphia
- Memorial Day Message from Bishop Burbidge
- Statement on changes to COVID-19 Protocols
- Bishop Burbidge offers response to Pope Francis' new motu proprio instituting Ministry of Catechist
- Bishop Burbidge's Homily for Ordinations to the Transitional Diaconate
- Statement from Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on the 58th World Day of Prayer for Vocations
- Bishop Burbidge responds to the jury verdict in Derek Chauvin trial
- Bishop Burbidge Responds To Mass Shooting In Indianapolis
- USCCB's Promise to Protect Podcast - Communication and Child & Youth Protection ft. Bishop Burbidge
- A Letter from Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on Easter 2021
- Bishop Burbidge's Homily for Good Friday
- Bishop Burbidge's Homily for Holy Thursday
- A Statement from Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington, on Child Abuse Prevention Month
- Bishop Burbidge's Homily for Palm Sunday
- Statement by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout on Governor Northam's Signature of Legislation Abolishing Virginia's Death Penalty
- Statement by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge, Catholic Diocese of Arlington, on the Tragic Killings in Atlanta, GA. and Boulder, CO.
- Bishop Burbidge's Homily for Mass for Solemnity of St Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- Bishop Burbidge's Homily for Mass for Lenten Reflection for Women
- Bishop Burbidge's Homily for the 2021 Mass and Lenten Reflection for Men
- Beauty Draws Our Hearts and Minds to Heaven | Beauty Heals | Bishop Michael Burbidge
- Bishop Burbidge's Homily for Ash Wednesday
- Bishop Burbidge's Homily for Mass for the Protection of Human Life
- Statement by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on World Day of the Sick 2021
- Statement by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on National Marriage Week 2021
- Bishop Burbidge Video Message for National Marriage Week
- Pope to participate in first International Day of Human Fraternity
- Bishop Burbidge's Remarks at Life is VERY Good 2021 Evening of Prayer
- Statement from Bishop Burbidge on the World Day for Consecrated Life 2021
- Bishop Michael F. Burbidge's 2021 March for Life Statement
- Statement from Bishop Michael F. Burbidge for Catholic Schools Week 2021
- Statement by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout on Virginia Senate Passage of Abortion Expansion Legislation
- Statement from the Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of the Diocese of Arlington, on the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2021
- Statement by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge Catholic Diocese of Arlington on the Inauguration of President Joe Biden
- They Know Us by Our Love A Reflection on the Riot at the US Capitol
- Statement by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 18, 2021
- Statement by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on Poverty Awareness Month
2020 Public Messages
2019 Public Messages
2018 Public Messages
2017 Public Messages
- Bishop Burbidge, USCCB respond to death of Cardinal Bernard Law
- 2017 Christmas Message from Bishop Burbidge (English Version)(Spanish version)
- Bishop Burbidge Appoints Parochial Administrator at Holy Family Catholic Church
- Bishop Burbidge on the Appointment of Bishop Knestout Named 13th Bishop of the Diocese of Richmond
- First Sunday of Advent Message from Bishop Burbidge
- Bishop Burbidge on the passing of Fr. Gerry Creedon
- 'World Day of the Poor' by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge
- Message from Bishop Burbidge on the 100th anniversary of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
- Bishop Burbidge Responds to Church Shooting in Texas
- Bishop Burbidge on the Terror Attack in New York City
- Bishop's Homily for the Marriage Jubilee Mass, October 15, 2017
- Bishop's Homily for the Diocesan Pilgrimage to the National Shrine, October 14, 2017
- Statement from Bishop Burbidge on the 25th Anniversary of the Catechism
- Bishop Burbidge's Homily at the Respect for Life Mass, October 2, 2017
- Bishop Burbidge encouraged by House passage of 20-week abortion ban
- Message from Bishop Burbidge on Respect for Life Month
- Message from Bishop Burbidge on Domestic Violence Awareness Month
- Bishop Burbidge's Homily for the Peace and Justice Commission Mass, September 16, 2017
- Bishop Burbidge's Homily at the 'Blue Mass', September 16, 2017
- Bishop responds to news about DACA
- Bishop Burbidge's letter to parishioners at St. Leo Parish on Fr. Aitcheson
- Statement from Bishop Burbidge on the Violence in Charlottesville
- Message from Bishop Burbidge for Natural Family Planning (NFP) Awareness Week (July 23-29)
- Statement from Bishop Burbidge about the Fourth of July
- Message from Bishop Burbidge on the June 14th USCCB Day of Prayer and Penance and the 15th Anniversary of the Child Protection Charter
- Men Raised Up
- Transitional Diaconate Ordination Mass Homily
- Memorial Day Message from Bishop Burbidge
- Statement from Bishop Burbidge on Bus Attack of Coptic Christians
- Bishop Burbidge responds to the Terrorist Attack in Manchester
- USCCB President Offers Condolences on Behalf of U.S. Catholics and All People of Goodwill Across America to Victims and Families of Manchester Terror Attack
- Mass with Cardinal Gerhard Mueller
- Mary Our Mother
- Statement on National Foster Care Month
- April 23rd Respect Life Mass Homily
- Easter Message
- Statement on Anti-Semitic Vandalism in Fairfax
- Statement on the Church Bombings in Egypt
- Statement on Child Abuse Prevention Month
- April 4th Homily "Stay Focused"
- Statement on the Death of Cardinal William H. Keeler
- Virginia Bishops' Statement on Governor's Veto of Bill Defending Right of Religious Organizations to Practice Faith
- Lenten Message
- Message on World Marriage Week
- Message on World Day for Consecrated Life
- Statement on the Death of Abbot Barnes, OCSO
- Bishop Burbidge Voices Solidarity with Refugees
- A letter on National Catholic Schools Week
- La Semana Nacional de las Escuelas Católicas 2017
- Bishop Burbidge affirms need for immigration reform
- Statement on the 44th Annual March For Life
- Bishop Burbidge releases statement in support of H.R. 7
- Statement by Bishop Francis X. DiLorenzo and Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on the Death Penalty in Virginia
- Message for National Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
- Message on the Celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Bishop's Letter to Congregation at Colgan's Funeral
- A Message for National Migration Week 2017
- Statement on the Death of Senator Colgan
2016 Public Messages
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