Diocese of Arlington Releases Names of Priests Credibly Accused of Sexual Abuse of a Minor

Diocese of Arlington Releases Names of Priests Credibly Accused of Sexual Abuse of a Minor

With the hope that it may further the healing process for victims and survivors of clergy sexual abuse, Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of the Diocese of Arlington, has directed that a list of priests who have been credibly accused of sexual abuse of a minor be released to the faithful of the Diocese. The list is being published after a full review of all clergy files by experienced and independent examiners (former FBI personnel) who were given full access to all information and files from the history of the Diocese of Arlington since its founding in 1974.
The complete list, as well as a letter from Bishop Burbidge, can be found on the Diocese of Arlington website: ArlingtonDiocese.org/ClergyAbuseList
The Diocese has also updated a resource that addresses many of the frequently asked questions we have received over the last several months. That resource can be found here: ArlingtonDiocese.org/ChildProtection
A Message From Bishop Burbidge on the Bishop’s Lenten Appeal

A Message From Bishop Burbidge on the Bishop’s Lenten Appeal

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

The annual Bishop’s Lenten Appeal (BLA) supports the work of our Diocese through programs and ministries that provide spiritual, charitable and educational assistance to men, women and children in our parishes.  The theme for the 2019 Bishop’s Lenten Appeal is “Together in the Light of Christ.”  Christ our Light has conquered the darkness and we are called to share His light with all whom we encounter.

As we participate in the BLA, each of us can become a light of hope to the hopeless, a gleam of faith to the faithless, and a special instrument of God’s love and mercy for which so many hunger.  Please consider pledging your support to the 2019 Bishop’s Lenten Appeal and help keep Christ’s light shining brightly within our Diocese.

Please be assured of my gratitude and continued prayers. May Almighty God bless and protect you always.

Sincerely in Christ,

Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge

Bishop of Arlington

From Our Pastor

From Our Pastor

Dear Folks,
I leave for the Holy Land, and things go up in smoke back home.  I am referring to the apocalyptic laws which passed in NY and nearly passed in VA.  A non-practicing Catholic governor of NY rejoices at the slaughter of the most innocent.  And our own governor says unconscionable words about infanticide?  Evil seems to think it can come out of the shadows.
But let me say the most important words I can about Abortion:  Abortion is a forgivable sin.  The men and women of good will who carry this burden hear the whispers of the enemy of our souls telling them otherwise.  Do not believe the lies.  You can be forgiven, you can find mercy, Jesus will welcome you home.
But as for those who promote, legalize, and profit from the exploitation of vulnerable and overwhelmed women….. to them I give the words of our Lord, “Temptations to sin are sure to come, but woe to the one through whom they come! It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were cast into the sea than that he should cause one of these little ones to sin. Pay attention to yourselves!” (Luke 17:1-3a)
May the Lord deliver us from evil.
I have been carrying your prayer intentions with me in all of the shrines in the Holy Land and praying for each one specifically!  Here are a few pictures from where Jesus walked.
Pax et Bonum,
Fr Mosimann
From the Pulpit

From the Pulpit

■ Knights of Columbus Breakfast is back! Beginning at 8am, next weekend

■ Silence in Our Daily Lives Retreat! More information on bulletin page 9

■ Bishop’s Lenten Appeal 2019 is beginning! More information on bulletin page 10

■ Save the Date! Marriage Enrichment Workshop! More information on bulletin page 9

■ St. Mary’s will once again be supporting “The Micah Love Your Neighbor Campaign”with a special second collection next weekend, February 16-17. Thank you for supporting our homeless brothers and sister — more information on bulletin page 11