Bishop Burbidge’s response to President Biden’s pro-abortion rally in VA

Bishop Burbidge’s response to President Biden’s pro-abortion rally in VA

Bishop Burbidge’s response to President Biden’s pro-abortion rally in VA

President Biden has made abortion the centerpiece of his campaign. At a rally in Manassas, VA, he advocated for codifying  Roe v. Wade  into law. It is incredibly devastating to know President Biden would place “choice” over his sacred duty to protect life.

President Biden’s rally took place just four miles from the Manassas Mother of Mercy Free Medical Clinic, where Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington offers free prenatal care to pregnant women in need and their unborn children. In the year after the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health decision, the Diocese of Arlington delivered $877,000 in free medical care  to more than 1,000 women. Going further, the diocese also provided rent and utilities assistance, nearly 400,000 diapers, and 4,000 cans of formula to families in need.

Despite what this administration claims, taking the life of an innocent child is never a “choice.” Women who are facing unexpected or difficult pregnancies deserve assistance that affirms and supports life – not destroy it.

Abortion remains the preeminent civil rights issue of our time, yet, just yesterday, the Biden administration announced renewed efforts to increase access to medically unsafe prescription abortion pills. This is clearly not about women’s health.

The Diocese of Arlington and the entire pro-life movement will remain steadfast in ensuring parents facing unexpected or challenging pregnancies have the support they need to choose life for their unborn children.


Respuesta de Mons. Burbidge a la manifestación pro-aborto del Presidente Biden en VA

El Presidente Biden ha hecho del aborto el eje de su campaña. En una manifestación en Manassas, VA, abogó por la codificación de Roe v. Wade en la ley. Es increíblemente devastador saber que el Presidente Biden antepone la “elección” a su sagrado deber de proteger la vida.

El mitin del Presidente Biden tuvo lugar a sólo cuatro millas de la Clínica Médica Gratuita Mother of Mercy (Madre de Misericordia) de Manassas, donde Caridades Católicas de la Diócesis de Arlington ofrece atención prenatal gratuita a mujeres embarazadas necesitadas y a sus hijos no nacidos. En el año posterior a la sentencia del caso Dobbs contra Jackson Women’s Health, la Diócesis de Arlington entregó 877.000 dólares en atención médica gratuita a más de 1.000 mujeres. Yendo más allá, la diócesis también proporcionó ayudas para el alquiler y los servicios públicos, casi 400.000 pañales y 4.000 latas de leche maternizada a familias necesitadas.

A pesar de lo que afirme esta administración, quitar la vida a un niño inocente nunca es una “elección”. Las mujeres que se enfrentan a embarazos inesperados o difíciles merecen una ayuda que afirme y apoye la vida, no que la destruya.

El aborto sigue siendo el principal problema de derechos civiles de nuestro tiempo y, sin embargo, ayer mismo, la administración Biden anunció nuevos esfuerzos para aumentar el acceso a píldoras abortivas recetadas que no son seguras desde el punto de vista médico. Está claro que no se trata de la salud de las mujeres.

La Diócesis de Arlington y todo el movimiento provida se mantendrán firmes en asegurar que los padres que se enfrentan a embarazos inesperados o difíciles tengan el apoyo que necesitan para elegir la vida para sus hijos no nacidos.

From Our Pastor

From Our Pastor

Folks,

Director of Sacred Music Resigns. With great sadness, but trust in Divine Providence, I want to share with you that David Uschold has decided to move back to Ohio to be closer to family.

For nearly seven years David has been such a blessing to the life and worship of our parish family, that is really hard to put into words. Under his direction I have observed growth in choirs, and an ability to teach music and lead musicians that has been wonderful to behold.

Years ago, a choir member commented to me that they love to be challenged to learn new things. I think David has done an amazing job at exactly that! No matter the level of proficiency of the musician, he has been able to contribute to their artistic growth.

David will be with us here through Easter Sunday, and his last day will be Divine Mercy Sunday. So be extra sure to plan to attend the solemn liturgies of Holy Week and thank the Lord that David has shared his talents with our parish family. We will make plans to thank and honor him with the parish, and that information will be forthcoming.

Catholic Schools Week!!! A huge shout out to Dr. Fry and all of our school staff at Holy Cross Academy for their hard work and generosity in teaching and serving the children of our parish. This weekend our students are passing out cards after Mass to thank our parishioners for supporting the school and to celebrate both Catholic Schools Week and the success of our Capital Campaign!

Teaching and living our faith, is at the heart of the mission of the parish, and Holy Cross Academy is on the front lines of this work for so many parish families. I recall one time asking a pre-schooler what she had learned. Without hesitation, she looked up and said, “I learned that Jesus can never stop loving me. His grace is His love in my heart.”

pax,

Fr. John Mosimann

January 28, 2024