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- Nation-World

WASHINGTON – Since 1973, the Catholic Church in the United States has observed October as “Respect Life Month.” This year, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Pro-Life Activities invites Catholics to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Respect Life Month by embracing “radical solidarity” with women facing difficult or challenging pregnancies.

Bishop Burbidge echoes Saint John Paul II, who coined the term “radical solidarity” in reference to the care owed to vulnerable pregnant women: “In firmly rejecting ‘pro-choice’ it is necessary to become courageously ‘pro woman,’ promoting a choice that is truly in favor of women. … The only honest stance, in these cases, is that of radical solidarity with the woman.”

- Nation-World

WASHINGTON – The Catholic Church in the United States will observe National Migration Week from September 18-24. Each year, this week-long celebration culminates with the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, established by the Holy See over 100 years ago and commemorated by Catholics across the globe. Throughout this week, the faithful and others of good will are encouraged to reflect on the challenges facing migrants, refugees, and others impacted by the complex phenomenon of forced displacement, the ways these newcomers enrich welcoming communities, and how we are each called to respond to them as members of the same human family.  

- Diocesan News

The following statement was issued by Bishop Jaime Soto for the observance of National Migration Week, Sept. 18-24, 2023.

- Your Faith

In preparation for Communion, there is a small yet significant ritual called the Fraction Rite or the Fraction of the Bread. The priest breaks the consecrated host and makes preparation for the distribution of Holy Communion, with the assistance of the deacon. While these rituals are conducted, the assembly recites or sings the simple — normally three-part — invocation to the Lamb of God: “Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.” The last invocation ends with “grant us peace.” The text echoes the proclamation of John the Baptist made to his disciples as Jesus approached them along the banks of the River Jordan, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.” (Jn 1:29)

- Nation-World

WASHINGTON – Since 1973, the Catholic Church in the United States has observed October as “Respect Life Month.” This year, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Pro-Life Activities invites Catholics to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Respect Life Month by embracing “radical solidarity” with women facing difficult or challenging pregnancies.

Bishop Burbidge echoes Saint John Paul II, who coined the term “radical solidarity” in reference to the care owed to vulnerable pregnant women: “In firmly rejecting ‘pro-choice’ it is necessary to become courageously ‘pro woman,’ promoting a choice that is truly in favor of women. … The only honest stance, in these cases, is that of radical solidarity with the woman.”

- Nation-World

WASHINGTON – The Catholic Church in the United States will observe National Migration Week from September 18-24. Each year, this week-long celebration culminates with the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, established by the Holy See over 100 years ago and commemorated by Catholics across the globe. Throughout this week, the faithful and others of good will are encouraged to reflect on the challenges facing migrants, refugees, and others impacted by the complex phenomenon of forced displacement, the ways these newcomers enrich welcoming communities, and how we are each called to respond to them as members of the same human family.  

- Diocesan News

The following statement was issued by Bishop Jaime Soto for the observance of National Migration Week, Sept. 18-24, 2023.

News & Events | Around the Diocese

September 27, 2023 - Event

The Fall 40 Days for Life campaign will take place Sept. 27 to Nov. 5.


September 30, 2023 - Event

Los programas de Madre e Hija exploran el regalo especial de Dios sobre la fertilidad humana y la belleza ya la maravilla del plan de Dios para crecer y convertirse en una mujer, 


October 23, 2023 - Event

Bishop Jaime Soto will preside at the annual Red Mass for attorneys, judges, law school professors and students, government officials and all those working in the legal system or involved in the process of government, who are invited to attend.


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