diocese of Richmond Archives

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.

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
Richmond bishop creates reconciliation program for abuse victim-survivors
- Feb 18, 2020
Bishop Barry C. Knestout of Richmond Feb. 17 announced the establishment of the diocese’s Independent Reconciliation Program, which allows victim-survivors of clergy sexual abuse to receive monetary payment from the diocese.

By Brian T. Olszewski
Making a difference in Appalachia is ‘a privilege,’ says religious sister
- Feb 9, 2020
When Sister Bernadette “Bernie” Kenny, a religious in the Medical Missionaries of Mary, brought her nursing skills to Appalachian Virginia in 1978, she was startled by the long and steep distances between towns. But the Boston native soon found that driving those routes to provide health care changed her perception: they seemed shorter because they were familiar.

By Karen Adams