Inclusion News

Bishop Gathers Special Community

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge celebrated a Mass for Persons with Disabilities Oct. 8 at Holy Spirit Church in Annandale, followed by a reception sponsored by the parish and Porto Charities, a nonprofit that supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Pope Francis: Jesus loves people with disabilities just as they are

Pope Francis sends a message to a Study Day on people with disabilities, and urges everyone to love and care for them just as Jesus does.

Bishop Burbidge, New Episcopal Moderator

Washington, D.C. - The National Catholic Partnership on Disability (NCPD) is pleased to announce that the Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop, Diocese of Arlington, accepted the invitation to serve as incoming Episcopal Moderator for NCPD, effective January 1, 2022.

Pope: Discrimination against people with disabilities must end

VATICAN CITY — The Catholic Church must be a home for all, especially for people with disabilities who continue to face discrimination in the world and in the church, Pope Francis said.