Jun 30, 2021

This is Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington. The 4thof July is a welcome patriotic tradition that is free of politics and full of pride and celebrations. Despite situations in our country that still divide us, the holiday we celebrate this weekend remains a potent symbol of a nation that...

Jun 28, 2021

This is Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington. This week is Religious Freedom Week with the theme Solidarity in Freedom. Traditionally, this week is an opportunity to celebrate the free exercise of religion in the United States. Religious freedom is the central, founding principle of this country,...

Jun 23, 2021

Arlington Diocese WorkCamp is a week-long experience providing teens with an opportunity to encounter Christ through service, faith, and fellowship. Meet four high-school age parishioners to hear inspiring stories about how their lives were truly transformed by serving those in need and being in community with...

Jun 21, 2021

In the Year of St. Joseph, Bishop Burbidge shares his thoughts about fatherhood

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

• Arise!: A Diocesan Family Celebration is at capacity
• Bishop Burbidge recaps a recent meeting of United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, in which they discussed the need for a...

Jun 14, 2021

This is Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington. A phrase we have often heard this past year is:“I feel really down.” Perhaps even you have felt this way. No wonder! The coronavirus has had a devastating impact and we have also witnessed tension, violence and lack of unity within our nation...