Bishop Michael Burbidge
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Wyoming governor pledges to appeal after judge blocks state pro-life laws
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
U.S. bishops embrace Dignitas Infinita to combat ‘widespread violation of human dignity’
Dignitas Infinita, issued by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith in April, addresses growing concerns such as gender... Read more
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
Where abortion is on the ballot, Catholic bishops issue calls for action
To Denver Archbishop Samuel Aquila as well as many other bishops, it is a matter of getting the word out... Read more
U.S. bishops commemorate 2nd anniversary of Dobbs ruling
Bishop Michael Burbidge urged Catholics “to engage their elected officials on all issues endangering life.” 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
Virginia bishops warn of ‘deadly harm’ in new assisted suicide bill
The bishops’ statement called Virginia’s “Death with Dignity” bill being considered by the state Legislature a “lethal measure” that could... Read more
U.S. bishops back 15-week abortion ban as ‘positive step’ forward
Arlington Bishop Michael Burbidge also emphasized that the Church urges that the government protect preborn children from the moment of... 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
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
U.S. bishops urge ‘radical solidarity’ with mothers for Respect Life Month
Arlington Bishop Michael Burbidge defined “radical solidarity” as “putting our love for [mothers] into action and putting their needs before... Read more
Bishops protest Biden administration’s addition of abortion to pregnant workers protections
The U.S. bishops initially supported the bill but is now accusing the EEOC of distorting the law. Read more
‘We have much to celebrate’: USCCB pro-life chair releases Dobbs anniversary statement
Bishop Michael Burbidge released a statement June 6 ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn... Read more
U.S. bishops: Senate vote keeping abortion in veteran health benefits is a ‘gross failure’
The bishops said it is “inhumane” to provide taxpayer-funded abortion as “a so-called solution to pregnancy.” Read more
Biden claims the pope and some bishops are open to taxpayer funded abortion
President Joe Biden this week claimed that Pope Francis and some bishops are not on board with the USCCB’s statement... Read more
U.S. bishops urge Congress to pass No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act
Bishop Michael Burbidge issued a letter Friday to House and Senate leaders supporting the legislation to permanently ban taxpayer funding... Read more
Focus on ‘changing hearts,’ Bishop Burbidge tells packed post-Roe Vigil Mass for Life
The first post-Roe Vigil for Life Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington,... Read more
Catholic bishops’ pro-life chair applauds passage of ‘Born-Alive’ Act
“We commend the House of Representatives for passing legislation to protect innocent children from infanticide,” Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington... Read more
Catholic bishops condemn Biden administration’s new policy on abortion pills
The U.S. Catholic bishops are challenging the Biden administration after the FDA announced for the first time that pharmacies can... Read more
