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A Mass said at St. Mary's in Alexandria, Va., June 18, 2017. The church was named a minor basilica Jan. 14, 2018. Photo courtesy of the Basilica of Saint Mary.

Virginia parishes near DC face delays in reopening

May 12, 2020

By Matt Hadro

As Virginia’s governor halted the reopening of several northern counties on Tuesday, the Diocese of Arlington said that Bishop Michael... Read more

Sacred Heart of Jesus in Winchester. Courtesy photo

Arlington diocese offers virtual pilgrimage for Holy Thursday

Apr 7, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

With churches closed and strict social distancing in force in many places, the Diocese of Arlington has created a virtual pilgrimage... Read more

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New app aims to help young Catholics build community

Feb 1, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

The app, called Koin, is named after the Greek word Koinonia, which means “Christian communion.” Users will be able to... Read more

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge accepting the offertory gifts at the Mass for Persons with Disabilities, Sept. 29. 

Catholics with special needs ‘show us the face of Christ,’ says Burbidge

Oct 1, 2019

By Christine Rousselle

Catholics with special needs are a central part of “who we are and what we do” as a community, Bishop... Read more

Arlington diocese launches addiction support for families

Apr 24, 2019

By Perry West

At the request of Bishop Michael Burbidge, the Diocese of Arlington has launched a multifaceted program to get parishes involved... Read more

Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington blesses the new ultrasound machine for the Mother of Mercy Free Clinic in Manassas, Va., Jan. 14, 2019. Photo courtesy of Joe Cashwell for the Catholic Herald.

How the Knights of Columbus save lives: 1,000 ultrasound machine donations

Jan 15, 2019

A program to donate ultrasound machines to U.S. pregnancy centers has passed the 1,000 mark, thanks to the charitable work... Read more

Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington, VA.

Catholics in Tennessee, Virginia pray as their bishops face surgery

Nov 27, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington, VA, is recovering after a scheduled surgery for prostate cancer on Nov. 27. Bishop Richard... Read more

Virginia State Capitol building in Richmond, Virginia.

Virginia dioceses pledge to cooperate with attorney general

Oct 29, 2018

In a statement released last Wednesday and repeated at Masses over the weekend, Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Diocese of... Read more

Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington, VA.

Diocese of Arlington annouces review of all clergy files

Sep 26, 2018

The Diocese of Arlington has announced that it is conducting a review of all clergy personnel files and that it... Read more

A Mass said at St. Mary's in Alexandria, Va., June 18, 2017. The church was named a minor basilica Jan. 14, 2018. Photo courtesy of the Basilica of Saint Mary.

Here's the newest basilica in North America

Jan 16, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

St. Mary Catholic Church in Alexandria, the first permanent Catholic parish in Virginia, has a new name and a new... Read more