Statement of U.S. Bishops’ President on George Floyd and the Protests in American Cities
5/31/20May 31, 2020 WASHINGTON – Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has issued a statement on George Floyd and the protests in American cities that have taken place over the last several days. This follows the Friday statement from seven U.S. bishop chairmen of…
Bishop Knestout Statement on the Death of George Floyd and Unrest in Richmond
5/30/20May 30, 2020 Bishop Knestout Statement on the Death of George Floyd and Unrest in Richmond “Like you, I have been distressed, angered and heartbroken by what has transpired with the images we have seen coming from Minneapolis and across our country. The loss of George Floyd’s life is unacceptable and heartbreaking. We pray for the repose…
U.S. Bishop Chairmen Statement in Wake of Death of George Floyd and National Protests
5/29/20Statement of U.S. Bishop Chairmen in Wake of Death of George Floyd and National Protests Immediate Release: May 29, 2020 WASHINGTON – Seven U.S. bishop chairmen of committees within the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops have issued a statement in the wake of the death of Mr. George Floyd and the protests which have broken…
Catholic school teachers honored in virtual ceremony
5/28/20Brian Olszewski, Editor, The Catholic Virginian Catholic school teachers from across the diocese, their principals and guests gathered virtually on Wednesday, May 13 for the third annual Excellence in Catholic Education awards presented by the Office of Catholic Schools. During his opening remarks, Bishop Barry C. Knestout expressed his gratitude to the nominees for their…
Un Mensaje del Obispo Knestout/La celebración de misas públicas se reanuda en la diócesi de Richmond
5/15/2015 de mayo 2020 Queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo: Con gran alegría nos reuniremos de nuevo en nuestras parroquias para la celebración de la misa dominical, a partir del fin de semana del 23 al 24 de mayo, en esta diócesis, celebramos la Fiesta de la Ascensión. Estas últimas ocho semanas han sido un…
La celebración de misas públicas se reanuda en la diócesi de Richmond
5/15/20Información actualizada El 14 de mayo de 2020, los líderes locales de la ciudad de Richmond y del condado de Accomack solicitaron una demora de dos semanas para entrar en la primera fase, el Gobernador Northam enmendó la Orden Ejecutiva 62 para retrasar la reapertura de estas jurisdicciones hasta el viernes 29 de mayo de…
Celebration of Public Masses to Resume in Catholic Diocese of Richmond
5/15/20Updated information: On May 14, 2020, local leaders of the City of Richmond and the County of Accomack requested a two-week delay to enter Phase One, Governor Northam amended Executive Order 62 to delay reopening of these jurisdictions until Friday, May 29, 2020. As a result of this new information and for the safety of…
Bishop Knestout’s Letter to the Faithful to Resume the Celebration of Public Masses in the Catholic Diocese of Richmond
5/15/20Updated information: On May 14, 2020, local leaders of the City of Richmond and the County of Accomack requested a two-week delay to enter Phase One, Governor Northam amended Executive Order 62 to delay reopening of these jurisdictions until Friday, May 29, 2020. As a result of this new information and for the safety…
A Mother’s Day Message from Bishop Knestout/Mensaje del día de la madre del Obispo Knestout
5/11/20View Bishop Knestout’s Mother’s Day 2020 Message in English. Click image below. En Español Mensaje del día de la madre del Obispo Knestout Con nuestra celebración del Día de la Madre este domingo, quiero desearles a todas las madres en nuestra diócesis un feliz y bendito Día de las Madres. Cada vez que nos enfrentamos…
Un Mensaje del Obispo Barry C. Knestout
5/9/20Un Mensaje del Obispo Barry C. Knestout Como muchos de ustedes saben el gobernador ha anunciado la posibilidad de abrir la Fase I en términos de expandir las oportunidades para reuniones al final de la semana. Nosotros aquí en la diócesis hemos estado planeando por algún tiempo maneras en las que podemos proveer los…