Jul 27, 2020

This is Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington. Soon, many of us will face new beginnings as we continue stepping out into a new world. Schools and colleges will open with different rules and regulations. Work and travel routines have already changed with some only recently returning to the...

Jul 21, 2020

This is Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington. One of the most comforting images we see after an unforeseen disaster or, more recently, a global pandemic, is that once we absorb the initial shock, we witness the loving presence of others to those in need. The result was a stronger sense...

Jul 13, 2020

As many of us find our summer plans have changed, we have an opportune time for personal and family assessment. We continue to navigate many challenges, but it is self-defeating to allow pessimism and trepidation to control us. Instead, let us make it our summer goal to identify ways to face the future with optimism and...

Jul 10, 2020

In this week’s episode of the Walk Humbly Podcast:

• Black Lives Matter is both a statement and an organization. Do we have to support both?
• Is the movement to tear down statues just?
• Should police departments be defunded?
• What will Catholic school education look like in 2020?

Bishop Burbidge answers this question...

Jul 6, 2020

This is Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington.

Our celebration of Independence Day reminded us of our gratitude for the precious gift of freedom and of the sacrifices so many have made and continue to make to protect the freedom that is ours. Sadly, some think freedom means that we can do whatever...