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Celebrating the Mothers Among Us

Hear from mother's within our Diocese as they share with us the joys and struggles of motherhood, and how their faith has supported them as they raise their children.

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NEW Walk Humbly Podcast: Episode 70

In this week's episode of the Walk Humbly Podcast, Bishop Burbidge discusses the Derek Chauvin trial, COVID updates, Cancel Culture, Mother’s Day and more.

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2021 Bishop's Lenten Appeal

Bring the hope of Christ to thousands of people in need of spiritual, charitable and educational assistance across our diocese. Learn about the ways your BLA gift can have an impact and view our video about BLA funded programs.

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Bishop Burbidge and the priests of the Diocese continue to offer creative ways to grow in faith during this challenging time as the coronavirus continues to impact our world. Many parishes are facilitating a live stream or recording daily and Sunday Mass and many parishes are open for private prayer and Confession.

Bishop Burbidge has continued to retain the dispensation from attending Sunday Mass and Holy Days of Obligation, until further notice.

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Diocesan Press Releases

Mother's Day Message From Bishop Michael F. Burbidge, Catholic Diocese Of Arlington

May 7, 2021

On Sunday, May 9, we will once again have the great privilege to celebrate Mother's Day, honoring those women, both living and deceased, who have dedicated their lives to making ours better...

Clergy Announcement April 29, 2021

April 29, 2021

Reverend Peter O. Okola, A.J. - from Parochial Vicar at Saint Bernadette Parish in Springfield to service outside the diocese, effective June 1, 2021…

Statement from Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on the 58th World Day of Prayer for Vocations

April 25, 2021

“On this Good Shepherd Sunday, we celebrate the 58th World Day of Prayer for Vocations following a year in which so many felt isolation and fear. Today, we pray in gratitude for those who have given their lives to the priesthood or the consecrated life, as well as for those God is calling to one of these vocations...”

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Bishop Burbidge responds to the jury verdict in Derek Chauvin trial

April 21, 2021

"Yesterday, the jury in the trial of Derek Chauvin’s case regarding the tragic and unjust death of George Floyd delivered its verdict...”

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USCCB Press Releases

Statement of U.S. Bishop Chairmen on Verdict in Trial of Derek Chauvin

April 20, 2021

U.S. Bishop Chairman Welcomes Repeal of Death Penalty in Virginia

March 24, 2021

Arlington Catholic Herald

Abortion coverage expansion, death penalty repeal, marijuana legalization enacted despite COVID-19

May 6, 2021

This General Assembly session — Jan. 13–March 1— was unique in form and substance. Public comment during committee hearings was taken only virtually. On a number of occasions, opportunities to testify for or against legislation were denied or limited considerably. Due to strict bill filing caps, legislators made careful decisions about which measures to propose in 2021 and which ones to save for a future year, and committees addressed far fewer bills than in prior years. Nevertheless, the consequences of this year’s session were undeniably far-reaching...

Latest News Coverage

Catholic Charities Arlington sees growing interest in adoption

Catholic News Agency , May 8, 2021

The Joy of Adoption and the Role of the Catholic Church, Uptick in Interest During Pandemic

EWTN News In-Depth , May 7, 2021

Critical Race Theory Examined Through the Lens of Catholic Teaching

Guadalupe Radio Network, Catholic Drive Time , May 4, 2021

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington is Helping by Offering Free Medical Care

FOX 5, On the Hill , April 25, 2021

Sentara, community partners hosting large-scale vaccine clinics in Woodbridge

InsideNova , April 23, 2021

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“Nothing great is ever achieved without much enduring” (St. Catherine of Siena). Know that our Lord blesses your efforts, sacrifices, and all that you try to accomplish out love for him and others. Persevere today and, with the grace of God, you will achieve something great!

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