Catholic Diocese of Arlington

The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork. (Ps 19)

Jesus journeyed from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom of God. (Lk 8)

SAVE THE DATE! We are happy to announce that our Bishop, the Most Rev. Michael F. Burbidge, will be the presider at our next Praise and Worship Holy Hour at St. Leo the Great in Fairfax. Leading us in song will be Michelle Jacobeen with Joseph Jacobeen and Sarah Calvino. There is a musical prelude at 7:15pm and the Holy Hour starts at 7:30. We hope to see you there and bring friend...or two!

What makes a great youth ministry? - Arlington Catholic Herald Teens today need youth ministry more than ever. According to directors of youth ministry across the diocese, teens need not only a place of belonging and community but also a space that encourages them to build a relationship with God. And if teens aren’t being taught the faith at home, youth mini...

Earlier this week, Bishop Burbidge was on the Son Rise Morning Show discussing the importance of educational inclusion for those with intellectual disabilities. Tune in here:

Son Rise Morning Show 2024.09.16 - Son Rise Morning Show Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Stephanie Mann to continue her series on St. John Henry Newman and the Church Fathers. Other guests include Teresa Tomeo from Catholic Connection, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus all the latest news, ...

In advance of Respect Life Month, Bishop Burbidge invites all Catholics to commemorate this annual observance with “a revival of prayer and action” in a recent USCCB statement. Read on:

Bishop Burbidge Calls on Catholics to Renew Commitment to Life - Catholic Diocese of Arlington WASHINGTON — “Jesus, truly present in the Eucharist, gives us the fullness of life,” said Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington in his statement inviting

I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God; incline your ear to me; hear my word. (Ps 17)

"You did not anoint my head with oil, but she anointed my feet with ointment. So I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven; hence, she has shown great love. But the one to whom little is forgiven, loves little.” He said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” (Lk 7)

Mary's Comfort and Mary's Shelter help single moms know not alone/OSV

Post-Dobbs, Catholic maternity homes provide critical support for moms in need (OSV News) — The twin specters of abortion and desperation frequently hover over unplanned pregnancies. Referencing these realities, Father Donald Rooney, pastor of St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Springfield, Virginia, posed the question: “What are we going to do that’s going to help somebo...

Watch the full length video tour of the newly renovated Cathedral of St. Thomas More now! https://bit.ly/stm-cathedral-tour

Video tour captures renovated cathedral’s finer points - Arlington Catholic Herald The diocese released an online video tour of the newly renovated Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington Sept. 5, in conjunction with the Mass and altar dedication and the Diocesan Golden Jubilee.

Next week the Catholic Church in the U.S. observes National Migration Week, and Catholic Charities is hosting a series of events to help Catholic Diocese of Arlington parishioners learn how the Church welcomes migrants and refugees.

Our free September 24 webinar on Understanding Immigration Law and the Church's Ministry to Newcomers is designed for Catholic leaders (parish and diocesan staff, volunteers and other individuals) to provide a basic understanding of immigration law, policy and statements from USCCB on current immigration issues.
Featured speakers: Stacy Jones, Program Director at Hogar Immigrant Services, and David Spicer, Senior Policy Advisor, Migration and Refugee Services, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).

Date and time: Tuesday, September 24, 10 a.m. - noon.

Pre-registration required. Go to ccda.net for more details.
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Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. (Ps 118)

Local parishes and Catholic Charities, Diocese of Arlington aim to collect 10K for the winter/InsideNova.com

Catholic Charities and area parishes aim to collect 10,000 coats for those in need Four churches, with the help of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Arlington, are running an ambitious coat drive to help those in need this winter. The goal of the drive is

Five priests named monsignors, papal advice to Catholic voters, an ambitious coat drive, and more: tune into the latest episode of The Walk Humbly Podcast!

The Walk Humbly Podcast (Ep. 140): Five priests named monsignors, papal advice to Catholic voters, an ambitious coat drive, and more - Catholic Diocese of Arlington 

Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life, you have the words of everlasting life.

Blessed the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he has chosen for his own inheritance. (Ps 33)

He stepped forward and touched the coffin; at this the bearers halted, and he said, "Young man, I tell you, arise!" The dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother. (Lk 7)