Gather at the Table: Multicultural Cooking for Liturgical Living

November 8, 2022

The Diocese of Arlington invites you to practice liturgical living during the Three year Golden Jubilee celebration and beyond with the upcoming international cookbook, “Gather at the Table: Multicultural Cooking for Liturgical Living." Do you make the best lumpia for Simbang Gabi? Are your grandchildren begging you for your soda bread recipe served on Saint Patrick's Day? Are your neighbors raving about the Pho you served at your annual TET gathering? Then this cookbook is for you! Our diocese is home to many culturally diverse families, each with their own traditions, holidays, and recipes, and we want to include YOUR recipes from these special occasions!

Vietnamese Pilgrimage To The National Shrine Grotto

Saturday, September 3, 2022

More than 3,000 Vietnamese Catholics celebrate mass annually at the National Shrine Grotto. On Saturday, September 3, a pilgrimage bringing together some of these worshipers from 19 Vietnamese communities in the mid-Atlantic region will take place at the National Shrine Grotto from 11AM to 4PM.

25th Annual Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Good Health, Vailankanni

Saturday, September 10, 2022

The Indian American Catholic Association invites you to the 25th Annual Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Good Health, Vailankaani! The mass is celebrated by His Eminence Cardinal Wilton Gregory, Archbishop of Washington at Our Basilica of National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on September 10, 2022.

National Migration Week

September 20-25, 2022

Catholic Charities will be exploring the Church’s mission to migrants and refugees with special events throughout the week of September 20-25. Join us for Mass at St. Ann's Catholic Church World Day of Migrants and Refugees with Bishop Burbidge. He will provide a special message to all who attend on the importance of recognizing the plight of migrants and refugees, especially those we welcome in our Diocese.

Catholic Cultural Communities Gather For Mass

July 19, 2022 by Catholic Herald Staff Report

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge joined Asians, Africans, Europeans and Catholics of other ethnicities at the annual Mass for Multicultural Ministries at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Vienna July 15.

How Catholics Can Help Bishop Burbidge Implement the Strategic Plan

September 27, 2021 by Zoey Maraist l Catholic Herald Staff Writer

Strengthening Catholic schools, reinvigorating parish communities and increasing charitable works are some of the priorities the diocese will focus on over the next five years, according to a new strategic plan Bishop Michael F. Burbidge announced Sept. 27. Over the past year, many laypeople and clergy have been consulted about their ideas, hopes and concerns for the diocese. Based on those discussions, the resulting plan has six strategic pillars, or areas of focus. Each pillar has five corresponding objectives, or goals, to be achieved over the next five years through the participation of the entire diocese.

Diocese Will Join Pope’s New 7-Year Plan To Act on Teachings of Laudato Si’

September 8, 2021 by Leslie Miller l Catholic Herald Staff l

It’s been six years since Pope Francis released his groundbreaking environmental encyclical “Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home” — and most Catholics are just beginning to unpack what it means to truly care for God’s creation.

Advisory Council on Racism

Bishop Burbidge announced the decision to form an Advisory Council on Racism at the Requiem for the Black Children of God, a prayer service held in early August, to be comprised of Black Catholic leaders, including clergy, lay men and lay women. Candidates were considered after receiving recommendations from pastors, The Office of Multicultural Ministries, and other ministry leaders.

French-Speaking Mass Online Stream

French-speaking Mass can be viewed via online streaming from French KTO (https://seletlumieretv.org/messe/) and Canadian Sel et Lumiere networks.

New Advisory Council Will Develop Strategic Plan To Address Racism

October 1, 2020 by Leslie Miller l Catholic Herald Staff Wrigter

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge named 14 Black lay leaders and clergy from across the diocese to a new Advisory Council on Racism Oct. 1. The council members, appointed for three-year terms, will meet at least quarterly to draw up a strategic plan for addressing racism in the diocese.

Responding to Racism Means a Conversion of Heart, Says Fr. Scott Woods

August 8 2020 by Leslie Miller l Catholic Herald Staff Writer

Addressing racism means opening our hearts to an ongoing process of interior conversion as we “strive to see each other first as sons and daughters of God,” said Father Scott Woods, a priest in the Archdiocese of Washington who spoke at the diocesan conference, “Responding to Racism: Understanding, Conversion, Action.”

New book shares ideas to engage Asian Catholics

By Zita B. Fletcher, Arlington Catholic Herald

"The diocesan Office of Multicultural Ministries is ramping up outreach to the Asian and Pacific Island (API) Catholic community through a new book, 'Encountering Christ in Harmony: A Pastoral Response to Our Asian and Pacific Island Brothers and Sisters, published by the U.S. Catholic Conference of Bishops'..."

Lightworks

Ignation Spiritual Program

Lightworks is 14 weeks of praying and sharing Lectio Divina Ignatian Prayer with imagination.

U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Announces Encountering Christ in Harmony: A Pastoral Response to Our Asian and Pacific Island Brothers and Sisters

Approved by the U.S. bishops during their Spring 2018 General Assembly, the pastoral response will guide the Catholic Church in the United States in addressing the pastoral needs of Asian and Pacific Island communities and provide a framework for dioceses and parishes for creating their pastoral plans or actions specific to their circumstances.

U.S. Bishops establish new web page to address sin of racism

Along with establishing a new committee, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops website now has a page addressing the sin of racism.The page features news about responses and efforts within the Church along with liturgical resources and teaching resources.

News, Events and Activities

Check out the many news updates, activities and events from the various ministries within our office.

Living as a People of God in Unsettled Times

Read the USCCB press release entitled, "Living as a People of God in Unsettled Times," a pastoral reflection in solidarity with those who have been forced to flee their homes due to violence, conflict or fear in their native lands. In the statement, the bishops encourage each of us to do what we can to accompany migrants and refugees who seek a better life in the United States.

Pope Francis Gives Us 4 Verbs on Migration: Welcome, Protect, Promote, Integrate

Pope Francis released an official address to participants in the international forum on "Migration and Peace." In his address, he said, "The beginning of this third millennium is very much characterized by migratory movement which, in terms of origin, transit and destination, involves nearly every part of the world. Unfortunately, in the majority of cases this movement is forced, caused by conflict, natural disasters, persecution, climate change, violence, extreme poverty and inhumane living conditions... Our shared response may be articulated by four verbs: to welcome, to protect, to promote and to integrate."

Bishop Burbidge Affirms Need for Immigration Reform

The following statement was released by Bishop Michael Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington, on January 26, 2017: Yesterday Bishop Joe Vasquez, Chair of the Committee of Migration and Bishop of the Diocese of Austin, issued a statement available below. In solidarity with Bishop Vasquez and my brother bishops, it is my hope and prayer that our elected officials will respond to the needs of our immigrants and their families in a way that respects their dignity as human persons, and that all entrusted with the protection and safety of our nation will carry out these sacred duties and responsibilities in a fair, just and responsible manner.

Pope Francis Releases Message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees

"Migration today is not a phenomenon limited to some areas of the planet. It affects all continents and is growing into a tragic situation of global proportions."

Diversity Scholarship Available!

Apply for a scholarship up to $3,000

For anyone interested in seeking a graduate degree, Diversity Scholarships are available to students interested in any graduate degree at Divine Mercy University.

Check Out What's Going On with the Catholic Church around the World

Learn more about the advancements with the Catholic Church in countries all around the world, from the Americas, to Europe, to the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. The Vatican Radio website provides such information, keeping Catholics across the world up-to-date with the Catholic Church.

Multicultural Mass Information

Discover when and where to attend a Mass in a different language or with a specific culture. The Catholic Diocese of Arlington offers multiple, regular Masses for the following communities: Brazilian, Cameroon, Deaf Ministry, Eritrean (Ge'ez Rite), Filipino, Irish (Gaelic), Ghanaian, Indian Syro-Malabar Rite, Indian (Tamil), Korean, Sierra Leone and Vietnamese.