COVID-19 NOTICE: Catholic Diocese of Richmond Independent Reconciliation Program
3/27/20Despite the disruption caused by the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, the Catholic Diocese of Richmond is committed to continuing, without interruption the Independent Reconciliation Program for persons who, as minors, experienced sexual abuse by its clergy. The Claims Administrator remains fully staffed and operational and is able to accept claims online or through the mail as…
Pope Francis Will Give an Extraordinary Blessing on Friday, March 27
3/25/20In response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis said he will give an extraordinary blessing “urbi et orbi” (to the city and the world) at 6 p.m. Rome time (1 p.m. Virginia time) Friday, March 27. The formal blessing — usually given only immediately after a new pope’s election and on Christmas and Easter…
Se lanza servicio nacional para denunciar conducta sexual impropia que involucre a obispos de los Estados Unidos
3/25/20In English Se lanza servicio nacional para denunciar conducta sexual impropia que involucre a obispos de los Estados Unidos {CIUDAD} – En mayo de 2019, el papa Francisco lanzó su carta apostólica Vos estis lux mundi (“Vosotros sois la luz del mundo”) para abordar la cuestión del abuso sexual y la rendición de cuentas de los obispos en…
Nationwide Service to Report Sexual Misconduct Involving U.S. Bishops Launched
3/25/20En español Nationwide Service to Report Sexual Misconduct Involving U.S. Bishops Launched For Immediate Release: March 25, 2020 RICHMOND, Va. – In May 2019, Pope Francis released his apostolic letter, “Vos estis lux mundi” (“You are the light of the world”) to address the issue of sexual abuse and bishop accountability in the global Catholic…
COVID-19 Test Results are Negative for Bishop of Richmond
3/23/20en español For Immediate Release: March 23, 2020 This morning (Monday), Bishop Barry C. Knestout received notification from his healthcare provider that he has tested negative for the coronavirus (COVID-19). Bishop Knestout entered self-isolation on Saturday, March 14, after experiencing cold-like symptoms. Due to his substantial travel schedule the previous two weeks and because of…
Bishop Barry C. Knestout Self-Quarantines as a Precaution
3/18/20en enspañol For Immediate Release: March 18, 2020 RICHMOND, Va. – Due to his extensive travel schedule within the Catholic Diocese of Richmond for the last two weeks and out of care and caution, Bishop Barry C. Knestout is in self-quarantine after experiencing the symptoms of a minor cold last weekend. This morning (Wednesday), Bishop…
Statement of the U.S. Bishops’ Executive Committee: Catholic Relief Services Delivers the Hope of Christ to Where Human Suffering is Worst
3/17/20March 17, 2020 WASHINGTON – The Executive Committee of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a statement in support of Catholic Relief Services. The full statement follows: “In the name of our Catholic faith, the donors, staff, and volunteers of Catholic Relief Services (CRS) deliver life-saving food, medicine, shelter, and training to…
Monseñor Knestout Ordena la Suspensión de todas las Misas Públicas en la Diócesis Católica de Richmond
3/16/20INFORMACION ACTUALIZADA: 17 de marzo de 2020 Monseñor Barry C. Knestout ha prohibido las aglomeraciones con más de 10 personas a todos los ministerio dentro de la Diócesis Católica de Richmond. Esta es una información actualizada del comunicado de prensa emitido el 16 de marzo por la diócesis, tomando en cuenta la conferencia de…
Bishop Knestout Directs the Suspension of All Public Masses in the Catholic Diocese of Richmond
3/16/20UPDATED March 17, 2020 Bishop Barry C. Knestout has prohibited gatherings of more than 10 people for any ministry within the Catholic Diocese of Richmond. This is an updated directive from the March 16 press release issued by the diocese in light of Governor Ralph Northam’s press conference on Tuesday, March 17, in which he…
Bishop Knestout Writes Letter to the Faithful in Regard to COVID-19
3/16/20UPDATED March 17, 2020 Bishop Barry C. Knestout has prohibited gatherings of more than 10 people for any ministry within the Catholic Diocese of Richmond. This is an updated directive from the March 16 press release issued by the diocese in light of Governor Ralph Northam’s press conference on Tuesday, March 17, in which he…