Bishop Barry C. Knestout Archives

Bishop calls Richmond Diocese’s bicentennial ‘new springtime of faith’

Jul 16, 2020

July 11 was the 200th anniversary of Pope Pius VII establishing the Diocese of Richmond — one of the first seven Catholic dioceses in the United States. That alone was to be celebrated that day with representatives from the diocese’s 138 parishes.

By Brian T. Olszewski

Richmond diocese reviews allegations against 4 ex-priests

Jun 9, 2020

The Catholic Diocese of Richmond announced it has began reviewing child sexual abuse allegations made against four former priests in Virginia.

By Associated Press

Priest who had controversial blog has been suspended

May 7, 2020

A Catholic priest in Virginia has been suspended of all priestly duties from the two parishes he leads in southwestern Virginia.

By Associated Press

Bishops criticize Virginia governor for signing abortion measure on Good Friday

Apr 14, 2020

Expressing sadness that Virginia Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam signed the Reproductive Health Protection Act, which was passed by the state’s Senate and House of Delegates, Bishops Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington and Barry C. Knestout of Richmond criticized him for the day he chose to sign it into law.

By Brian T. Olszewski

Priest with blog critical of Church’s abuse handling removed

Apr 14, 2020

A priest in Virginia was removed from his post after maintaining a blog critical of the Catholic Church’s handling of the sexual abuse scandal.

By Associated Press

Bishop tests negative, urges all to care for physical and spiritual health

Mar 25, 2020

Acknowledging the “extraordinary measures” people need to take to remain physically healthy during the coronavirus pandemic, Bishop Barry C. Knestout of Richmond told the people of his diocese they need to be mindful of their spiritual health.

By Brian T. Olszewski