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The Walk Humbly Podcast – Episode 11

Cardinal McCarrick, religious freedom, WorkCamp, immigration, celebrating cultural diversity and more

June 22, 2018

 

 

Retired Archbishop of Washington, Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, was removed from public ministry this week after an accusation of sexual abuse was deemed credible by the Archdiocese of New York. Bishop Burbidge reacts to the news and explains how the Diocese of Arlington makes the protection of children a priority and helps victims of abuse.

President Trump signed an executive order in which he broadened the scope of families kept together after they were arrested for crossing the U.S. border illegally. Bishop Burbidge shares his thoughts about the need for comprehensive immigration reform.

Today kicks off Religious Freedom Week! Bishop Burbidge invites you to explore the resources on our website and to subscribe to a daily email with opportunities to Pray, Reflect and Act through June 29.

Tonight, you’re invited to the Mass for Multicultural Communities. Bishop Burbidge talks about how diversity is beautiful in unity.

This week, 830 teenagers from throughout our Diocese will repair more than 100 homes for needy families throughout northern and central Virginia during WorkCamp. Bishop Burbidge shares the pride he has in the work of these teens.

Bishop Burbidge also answers questions from the faithful. If you are interested in submitting a question, please email info@arlingtondiocese.org and include your first name and parish.

 

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Topics Discussed

  • 0:42 – Bishop Burbidge reacts to the news about credible accusations of sexual abuse by Cardinal McCarrick.
    • 1:13 – “I'm sure like all of our listeners devastation's probably the right word. It's devastating to hear this news, and it is an occasion for me to apologize to any victims of sexual abuse, especially by members of the clergy. The church should never tire of offering their sincere and heartfelt apology, and so I do convey that with assurance of prayers for all victims that with God's grace, they will know the healing that they are seeking. Like anyone listening, you hear this news of a Cardinal of our Church being suspended from public ministry due to a credible accusation. It's devastating. It's embarrassing. It's embarrassing for the Church that we have to make this acknowledgement.”
  • 4:05 – Bishop Burbidge explains how the Diocese of Arlington makes the protection of children a priority and helps victims of abuse.
    • 4:19 – “Our office performs background checks, safe environment training for adults and youth in accordance with the charter that the bishops signed for the protection of children. I think it's more than 4,000 people get Protecting God's Children training, clergy, staff, and volunteers, annually. That's more than 50,000 since 2004, 500 background checks each month.”
    • 4:48 – “We just can't stand still. We have to keep being vigilant, keep doing everything humanly possible, and we have to continue our outreach to victims. When I came to this Diocese, I was so inspired by seeing what was already in place for care for victims including Masses for them and their intentions, support groups, which Bishop Loverde attended, which I continue to attend to be with them. Prayer services, asking the faithful from around our Diocese, not just those who were abused, but all of us share that responsibility praying for the healing of all victims. We even have an annual retreat for victims.”
  • 8:12 – Bishop Burbidge shares his thoughts about the need for comprehensive immigration reform.
  • 10:21 – Bishop Burbidge invites the faithful to explore the Religious Freedom Week resources on our website and to subscribe to a daily email with opportunities to Pray, Reflect and Act through the end of the campaign on June 29.
  • 13:30 – Bishop Burbidge invites all listeners to the Mass for Multicultural Communities, talking about how diversity is beautiful in unity.
  • 15:27 – Bishop Burbidge answers: “Is Religious Freedom Week about religious freedom for all, or only for Christians?”
  • 16:36 – Bishop Burbidge answers: “Catholic priests ask God to change the host into the Body, and they can summon God’s grace to forgive sins. Do priests have God-like powers?
  • 18:22 – Bishop Burbidge answers: “I was taught by nuns, and I feel I benefited greatly from this type of religious education. What can we as laity do to increase the number of nuns in our Diocese?”
  • 22:08 – Bishop Burbidge shares his pride in the work of the teens of our Diocese at WorkCamp.