Great overall experience.
I am surprised by some of the negative comments in these reviews. I have lived all over the US - Upstate New York, Chicago, Pennsylvania, DC - and the truth is you will not find a more vibrant diocese in this country than the Diocese of Arlington. I went to church there two weekends ago and we had to park in the extreme corner of the parking lot because the church was PACKED. Having lived there for 8 years I can tell you that everyone there is on fire for the Lord - the laity, the priests, and the bishop - and people earnestly want to live according to the teachings of Jesus Christ. If that's something that needs "reforming" - packed churches, people energized by their faith, and tons of ministries to be involved in - I don't want to see what the "reforms" bring in. Most of the "reformed" dioceses I know of are dead, empty places.
Some teachings are difficult (for people of all sexual orientations and backgrounds), but they are consistent with the teachings of Jesus, who established His church. The only "rating" criterion for an organization like this should be how consistently the organization acts with the magisterium/ Jesus.
Alot of Hispanic Catholics of our Diocese are mad and angry with Bishop Burbidge for allowing a pastor at St Raymond's Springfield to cancel and stop a wedding in July two days before the scheduled wedding of a Hispanic couple. All Catholics need to know that the parents pleaded with Bishop Birbidge for his help. He refused to help the good Catholic Hispanic parishioners of St Raymond's.
I've grown up in this diocese, but during my 20+ years here, my family has travelled quite a bit and let me tell you, never was there a better diocese than Arlington. To those complaining about hard Catholic teachings and driving people away, I'd just like to remind everyone that this isn't a popularity contest. Catholic doctrine has remained the same for over 2000 years and it's not going to change based on popular opinion.
Five stars because the Bishop and most of the priests I've met here love Jesus and are passionate about spreading the Good News. Faithfulness to the magisterium is a trademark of most of our clergy. There are active youth groups at every parish, and growing campus and young adult ministries. I've never met so many young people interested in their Faith in the same place. Very inspiring! There are robust outreach programs for people in need, including Catholic Charities, Catholic Relief Services, Project Gabriel, and Project Rachel.
Pope Francis would condemn this nasty mean spirited and draconian decision by the pastor and bishop. Shame on you Bp Burbidge. Everyone should write to the Pope and condemn this mean spirited hate! Where is the Gospel of Christ lived here when there is discrimination and rejection of Latinos?
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