Share | CONTACT:Media requests: Mary Shaffrey, Diocese of Arlington Director of Media Relations Other Communications requests: Diana Sims Snider, Diocese of Arlington Deputy Director of Communications2024Statement from Bishop Michael F. Burbidge for Child Abuse Prevention Month (April 2024)Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington raises more than $1.6 million to support people in needStatement and Call to Action by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout on Assisted Suicide LegislationPastoral Message on the World Day of Prayer for PeacePastoral Message on Poverty Awareness Month 2024Pastoral Message on National Human Trafficking Prevention Month 20242023Bishop Burbidge's statement for World Day of the PoorChrist House celebrates 50 years of serving AlexandriaStatement by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on National Migration WeekStatement by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on the World Day of Prayer for the Care of CreationStatement from Bishop Burbidge on Suicide Prevention Awareness MonthStatement from Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on World Refugee DayCatholic Charities' fresh fruit and vegetable drive exceeds expectationsCatholic Charities of Arlington seeks fresh fruit and vegetable donations ahead of Sunday's “Big Game”Statement from Bishop Michael F. Burbidge in recognition of Poverty Awareness Month2022Statement by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on World Day of the PoorStatement by Bishop Michael Burbidge on National Migration Week (Sept 19-25, 2022)U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Administrative Committee issues Statement on Migrants and RefugeesBishop Chairman Urges Continued Prayer and Humanitarian Assistance for Ukraine and Surrounding CountriesStatement by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on Poverty Awareness Month 20222021Catholic Charities' Fall Harvest Food Drives Exceed Donation GoalSt. Martin de Porres Senior Center in Alexandria to Reopen Its Doors for In-Person Activities on Monday, November 8Statement by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on National Adoption Month 2021Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington Coordinates Massive Fall Harvest Food DriveStatement by Bishop Michael Burbidge on the Afghanistan humanitarian crisisStatement by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on Hispanic Heritage MonthStatement by Bishop Michael Burbidge on National Migration Week (Sept. 20 – 26, 2021)Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington Celebrates National Migration Week Beginning Monday, September 20Bishop Michael F. Burbidge issues statement for National Suicide Prevention MonthBishop Burbidge issues a statement on Afghanistan takeover by the TalibanStatement regarding immigration and refugee services provided by member agencies of Catholic Charities USACatholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington’s participation in USCCB Afghani Evacuation EffortCatholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington Provided $4.8 Million in Critical Support to Those in Need During Year of COVID-19 ResponseWorld Refugee Day 2021 Statement By Catholic Charities President and CEO Stephen CarattiniStatement by Bishop Michael Burbidge on U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Fulton v. City of PhiladelphiaBishop Michael F. Burbidge, Catholic Diocese Of Arlington, To Participate In Ribbon Cutting And Bless New Food Pantry In Sterling, VA., This Friday, April 16During National Volunteer Month, Catholic Charities Is Recognizing Its More Than 2,500 Active Volunteers For Their Selfless, Ongoing Service During Covid-19 PandemicStatement by Stephen Carattini, Catholic Charities President and CEO On National Volunteer MonthBishop appoints new Catholic Charities Board Chairman, Vice ChairmanCatholic Charities Supports Family Reunification, Helping More Than 200 Displaced Children Achieve and Thrive in Safe Placements AnnuallyCatholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington's Newcomer Services Launches “POWIR” Parish Engagement Program to Welcome Influx of Refugees Over the Coming YearsCatholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington Experiences Dramatic Increase in Number of New Families Seeking to Adopt At-Risk Children During the Last Six MonthsStatement by Bishop Michael F Burbidge on Poverty Awareness Month2020New President and CEO of Catholic Charities of the Diocese Arlington Stephen Carattini Announced by Bishop Michael F BurbidgeBishop Burbidge appoints new CEO President for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of ArlingtonCatholic Charities’ Mother of Mercy Clinic in Woodbridge to Host Drive-Thru Food and Winter Coat Distribution, Free Flu Shots for the Uninsured, to Help Those in NeedLetter from Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington, on the World Day of the PoorStatement by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on National Adoption MonthCatholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington Food Assistance Program in Need of Immediate Food DonationsMEDIA ADVISORY: During Hispanic Heritage Month, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington's Newcomer Services Offers Free Webinar Series Addressing Key Issues Facing the Hispanic CommunityMEDIA ADVISORY: Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington’s Migration and Refugee Services Distributes Backpacks to More Than 250 Local Refugee Children for Back-To-SchoolLocal Catholic Church Provides Almost $2.4 Million in Critical Support to Impacted Communities During Last 5 Months of COVID-19 Response Local Catholic Church Provides Almost $2.4 Million in CriticalCatholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington Reopens Thrift Shop in Alexandria; Proceeds Go to Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Helping Prevent HomelessnessCatholic Charities Provides More Than $1 Million of Food and Emergency Rental/Utility Assistance to Local Communities During COVID-19 ResponseStatement by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on the U.S. Supreme Court Decision Preventing Termination of DACA ProgramMEDIA ADVISORY: Catholic Charities Hosts Virtual #Stridewithrefugees: Walk a Mile in Their Shoes, Educates Participants on the Difficult Journey Refugees Make to Seek Safety in the U.S.Catholic Charities' Spanish-language Zoom Session Offered Expert Guidance for the Latino/Hispanic Community on Preventing, Identifying and Dealing with COVID-19MEDIA ADVISORY - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Lake Ridge Hosts No Contact Friday Food (1)St. Lucy Food Project Suspends Manassas Warehouse, Front Royal Pantry Operations for Deep CleaningMEDIA ADVISORY - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Lake Ridge Hosts No Contact Friday Food Drop Off to Help Feed Those in NeedCatholic Charities Education and Workforce Development Classes Move to Distance Learning During Response to COVID-19Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington Begins No Contact Friday Food Drop Offs at Local Parishes to Meet Increased Need for Food Assistance During PandemicCatholic Charities St. Lucy Food Project Receives Tractor Trailer Full of 35,500 Pounds of Food From the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Salt Lake City, UtahCatholic Charities Opens Free Medical Clinic in Woodbridge, Begins by Offering Telemedicine During PandemicCatholic Charities Mental Health Counseling Services Effectively Reaches Clients Through Teletherapy During Coronavirus PandemicCatholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington Continues to Serve the Most Vulnerable During Time of CrisisDiocese of Arlington Response to Concerns of the CoronavirusMEDIA ADVISORY - Bishop Michael F. Burbidge, Diocese of Arlington, and Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, Archdiocese of Washington, to Lead 2020 Peace and Justice Conference to Address Sin of RacismMEDIA ADVISORY - Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington Partners with American Immigration Lawyers Association on Citizenship WorkshopMEDIA ADVISORY - Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington to Host 38th Annual BallCatholic Charities Expands Long-Standing Education and Workforce Training Programs for Refugees and Immigrants to Serve Larger CommunityStatement by Bishop Michael Burbidge on National Migration Week2019Catholic Charities’ Christ House Recognized with HomeAid Northern Virginia’s Non-Profit Service Provider Project of the Year AwardCatholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington and St. Bernadette Parish Host Public Awareness Session on National and Local Opioid CrisisCatholic Charities’ Migration and Refugee Services partners with Georgetown University Medical Professionals to offer training for refugees interested in the medical fieldMedia Advisory - Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington Hogar Immigrant Services Hosts Naturalization WorkshopCatholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington's St. Lucy Food Project Donates 5,000 Pounds of Food in Front of Alexandria’s City Hall to Help Address HungerMEDIA ADVISORY - St. Lucy Food Project to Donate 5,000 Pounds of Food in Front of Alexandria’s City Hall to Help Address HungerStatement From Bishop Michael Burbidge for World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2019Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington Partners with the American Immigration Lawyers Association to Host Citizenship Day Application WorkshopHomeless shelter in Alexandria undergoes $83K renovationCar Ministry gives donated car to a family in needStatement from Bishop Burbidge for the World Day of Prayer against Human Trafficking 2019Catholic Charities Offering Emergency Aid to Federal Contractors Affected by FurloughFree Medical Clinic Doubles in SizeStatement from Bishop Michael Burbidge on National Migration Week 20192018Letter to the Faithful from Bishop Burbidge for World Day of the Poor 2018 (English and Spanish)Church and Community Respond to Opioid CrisisCCDA: New Refrigerator And Freezer Means Healthier Food For The PoorKids Pick Corn for the PoorNeedy Families Get Refurbished ApartmentsHigh poverty rate triggers job fair2017Free medical clinic opens December 6Welcome Home Re-Entry Program for Ex-OffendersFree School Supplies for Dozens of ChildrenChurch Members Donate 7,000 Pounds of Food for Families in NeedChildren pack meals for kids in needArlington Bishop blesses food pantry in Alexandria2016Free school supplies for dozens of children