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Virginia bishop urges caution on gambling amid push for new casino
“Just be vigilant, everyone. Just be prayerful,” Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington said. Read more
U.S. bishops’ pro-life chair on opposition to abortion pill: It’s ‘because we love women’
The high court’s unanimous decision on Thursday found that the plaintiffs did not have legal standing to sue the U.S.... Read more
Virginia diocese offers to assist with burial of unborn baby found in pond
Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington, Virginia, announced that his diocese is willing to help with the burial of the body... Read more
Arlington bishop: ‘Reflect on faithful witness’ during Black Catholic History Month
Bishop Michael Burbidge said the month, observed in November, is “an important time” time to review the roles Black Catholics... Read more
Special education program focuses on ‘inclusive, student-centered, Catholic education’
The Options Program is a special education program in all four high schools in the Diocese of Arlington that serves... Read more
Be joyful, the Eucharist is not just a metaphor, Bishop Burbidge says
At the opening Mass of Philadelphia’s Eucharistic Congress, Burbidge said a “common error” is that “some people mistakenly see the... Read more
‘Mary, Explained’ series addresses Marian devotion in Arlington Diocese and beyond
In preparation for its upcoming golden jubilee, the Virginia diocese has created a seven-part series to explain why the Church... Read more
Former priest convicted of sexually abusing a minor in Virginia court
Scott A. Asalone, 65, was arrested in Asbury Park, New Jersey, in 2020 on a felony charge of carnal knowledge... Read more
At All Souls’ Day Mass, Arlington bishop implores prayers for the faithful departed
The Mass, attended by about 750 people, was followed by Bishop Michael Burbidge's blessing of the gravesites of deceased priests. Read more
Former Arlington director of child protection office acquitted on sexual battery charge
The Diocese of Arlington, Virgina’s former director for the Office of Child Protection, Father Terry Specht, was found not guilty... Read more
Maryland priest accused of sexual abuse of minors placed on administrative leave
A priest at a parish in Garrett Park, Maryland, has been placed on administrative leave after he was accused of... Read more
Arlington bishop curtails Traditional Latin Masses
Thirteen parishes must stop offering Traditional Latin Masses come Sept. 8. Read more
Nancy Pelosi's Communion ban will apply in Diocese of Arlington, bishop says
Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone's direction "is not limited to just a geographical area,” Bishop Michael J. Burbidge of Arlington said. Read more
Read Cardinal Sarah's commencement address at Christendom College
Addressing the graduates of Christendom College this month, Cardinal Robert Sarah, Prefect Emeritus of the Congregation for Divine Worship, focused... Read more
After outcry, city scraps plan for Abortion Provider Appreciation Day
The Alexandria City Council will no longer be considering a resolution to honor abortionists, after the city’s mayor pulled the... Read more
Abortionists Appreciation Day? That can't happen, bishop says
Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington spoke out against a proposed proclamation that would establish March 10 as “Abortion Provider Appreciation... Read more
Justice Department must take church vandalism seriously, Catholic group says
A Catholic organization says the Department of Justice is not doing enough to combat the recent incidents of vandalism at... Read more
2,800 Catholics sign Traditional Latin Mass petition delivered to Arlington bishop
Nearly 2,800 supporters of the Traditional Latin Mass have signed a petition addressed to Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington. The... Read more
Grotto vandalized at parish in Northern Virginia
Police are investigating after a grotto at a Catholic parish in Burke, Virginia was vandalized Tuesday evening. Read more
'Devastated' Traditional Latin Mass devotees petition Arlington bishop to ease restrictions
Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington has prohibited baptisms and weddings in the Extraordinary Form, citing Pope Francis' new directive curbing... Read more
