Bishop Michael Burbidge
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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
'Devastated' Traditional Latin Mass devotees petition Arlington bishop to ease restrictions
Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington has prohibited baptisms and weddings in the Extraordinary Form, citing Pope Francis' new directive curbing... Read more
Christian response to transgender conflicts needs charity and clarity, Arlington diocese says
Catholics need to show charity for self-identified transgender people without compromising their faith or adopting “simplistic” solutions offered by activists... Read more
Bishop Burbidge preaches on human dignity and natural law at Red Mass
Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington preached on the sanctity of of life and universal human dignity at the annual “Red Mass”... Read more
Bishops in US emphasize importance of life, Church teaching in voting guidances
As election day looms, Catholic bishops throughout the country are issuing pastoral guidance on how Catholics should think about their... Read more
