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Jun 6, 2024

On this week's episode, Bishop Burbidge: 
 

  • Reflects on the 80th anniversary of D-Day and invites the faithful to pray for those who gave their lives for our freedom and for an end to wars throughout the world 
     

  • Gives a final preview of the Diocesan Jubilee Fest — only two days away from the time of this recording! 

 

  • Proudly recaps the recent ordinations of Father James R. Joseph and Father Sean Nypaver to the priesthood 
     

  • Encourages everyone to attend the upcoming Mass for Victims/Survivors of Sexual Abuse on Monday, June 17, at 6:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Arlington 
     

  • Expresses grave concern about social media platform X announcing it has formalized its policy allowing adult content  
     

  • Shares the good news of the hire of a new Chief Communications Officer for the diocese 
     
     

He also answers the following questions from the faithful: 

  • How are you working within the administration of your diocese to ensure that the voices the LGBTQ community are heard, given a place at the table, and not being left at the margins? 
     

  • In the aftermath of the Dobbs decision, what is the strategy of the bishops' conference and of the Diocese of Arlington for the next phase of the pro-life effort in the States? How can we double our affirmation of life commitment to support young children in our diocese after birth? - Charles, St. James