Bishop Michael Burbidge
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U.S. bishops urge ‘radical solidarity’ with mothers for Respect Life Month
Arlington Bishop Michael Burbidge defined “radical solidarity” as “putting our love for [mothers] into action and putting their needs before... Read more
Bishops protest Biden administration’s addition of abortion to pregnant workers protections
The U.S. bishops initially supported the bill but is now accusing the EEOC of distorting the law. Read more
‘We have much to celebrate’: USCCB pro-life chair releases Dobbs anniversary statement
Bishop Michael Burbidge released a statement June 6 ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn... Read more
U.S. bishops: Senate vote keeping abortion in veteran health benefits is a ‘gross failure’
The bishops said it is “inhumane” to provide taxpayer-funded abortion as “a so-called solution to pregnancy.” Read more
Biden claims the pope and some bishops are open to taxpayer funded abortion
President Joe Biden this week claimed that Pope Francis and some bishops are not on board with the USCCB’s statement... Read more
U.S. bishops urge Congress to pass No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act
Bishop Michael Burbidge issued a letter Friday to House and Senate leaders supporting the legislation to permanently ban taxpayer funding... Read more
Focus on ‘changing hearts,’ Bishop Burbidge tells packed post-Roe Vigil Mass for Life
The first post-Roe Vigil for Life Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington,... Read more
Catholic bishops’ pro-life chair applauds passage of ‘Born-Alive’ Act
“We commend the House of Representatives for passing legislation to protect innocent children from infanticide,” Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington... Read more
Catholic bishops condemn Biden administration’s new policy on abortion pills
The U.S. Catholic bishops are challenging the Biden administration after the FDA announced for the first time that pharmacies can... Read more
Meet the U.S. Catholic bishops’ new pro-life chair
Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington, Virginia, is a longtime advocate for the unborn. Read more
9 key things the U.S. bishops did at their fall meeting in Baltimore
Here’s a summary of key actions taken at the U.S.Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) fall plenary assembly. Read more
Bishops elect Burbidge pro-life chair; other votes signal no dramatic policy shifts
Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington, Virginia, was elected chair of the U.S. bishops’ pro-life committee Wednesday. Read more
At All Souls’ Day Mass, Arlington bishop implores prayers for the faithful departed
The Mass, attended by about 750 people, was followed by Bishop Michael Burbidge's blessing of the gravesites of deceased priests. Read more
Former Arlington director of child protection office acquitted on sexual battery charge
The Diocese of Arlington, Virgina’s former director for the Office of Child Protection, Father Terry Specht, was found not guilty... Read more
Arlington bishop offers path forward after implementing Traditional Latin Mass restrictions
Effective September 8, Burbidge’s directives allow eight parishes to continue offering the Traditional Latin Mass. But only three of those... Read more
Arlington bishop curtails Traditional Latin Masses
Thirteen parishes must stop offering Traditional Latin Masses come Sept. 8. Read more
Nancy Pelosi's Communion ban will apply in Diocese of Arlington, bishop says
Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone's direction "is not limited to just a geographical area,” Bishop Michael J. Burbidge of Arlington said. Read more
After outcry, city scraps plan for Abortion Provider Appreciation Day
The Alexandria City Council will no longer be considering a resolution to honor abortionists, after the city’s mayor pulled the... Read more
Abortionists Appreciation Day? That can't happen, bishop says
Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington spoke out against a proposed proclamation that would establish March 10 as “Abortion Provider Appreciation... Read more
2,800 Catholics sign Traditional Latin Mass petition delivered to Arlington bishop
Nearly 2,800 supporters of the Traditional Latin Mass have signed a petition addressed to Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington. The... Read more
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