Bishop Michael Burbidge

After Virginia Beach tragedy, bishops call for curbs on gun violence
- Church in the US
- Jun 3, 2019
The U.S. bishops call for legislation to reduce gun violence following Friday’s shooting in Virginia Beach.
READ MORE
Court’s abortion ruling ‘goes beyond Roe v. Wade,’ say Virginia bishops
- Catholic News Service, Church in the US
- May 9, 2019
The bishops who lead Virginia’s two dioceses blasted a federal judge’s decision allowing non-doctors to perform first-trimester abortions in the state, saying the ruling “goes beyond Roe v. Wade,” the 1972 Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion virtually on demand.
READ MORE
Pontifical Mission Society leaders take justice message to Capitol Hill
- Catholic News Service, Church in the US
- May 4, 2019
Leaders from the Pontifical Mission Societies spent a day of their national meeting bending the ear of members of Congress, urging action on climate change, the protection of immigrants and religious freedom.
READ MORE

At chrism Masses, bishops stress need for unity among all the baptized
- Catholic News Service, Church in the US
- Apr 20, 2019
A number of Catholic bishops referenced the clergy sexual abuse scandal during local chrism Masses in calling for a renewal of the priesthood and greater partnership in serving the Church among ordained priests and the laity, whose priesthood of service is guaranteed by baptism.
READ MORE
Catholic Charities school supply giveaway brings joy to Virginia families
- Catholic News Agency, Church in the US
- Aug 29, 2018
For the third year in a row, Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia has given away free school supplies for children in need, ages 5-17.
READ MORE
Accompanying families, reaching out to youth recurring encuentro themes
- Catholic News Service, Church in the US
- May 21, 2018
The Catholic Church needs to walk with and accompany Hispanic and immigrant families, reach out to youth and young adults, and strengthen faith and leadership formation.
READ MORE