Bishop Knestout Announces Clergy Assignments
6/3/19The Most Reverend Barry C. Knestout, Bishop of the Diocese of Richmond, has announced the following appointments, effective Monday, July 1, 2019, unless otherwise noted: Pastoral Center Administration Father Michael G. Boehling from Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia, and Vicar for Vocations to Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia. Father Brian Capuano from Associate…
Letter from Bishop Knestout to Parishioners of Blessed Sacrament Parish
6/3/19June 1, 2019 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Since Father Metzger’s leave of absence in December, I have received many letters and emails from the faithful who have communicated their support for Father Metzger and their concern for the complaints lodged against him. I have read your letters and emails delivered to my office….
Domestic Justice Chairman Issues Statement Following Shooting in Virginia Beach
6/3/19June 1,2019 WASHINGTON—Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, Florida, Chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, has issued the following statement in response to the tragic shooting at the municipal building in Virginia Beach. The full statement follows: “This past Friday afternoon, an horrific act of gun violence took place at…
Five Ordained Priests – Significant Moment for Richmond Diocese
6/1/19Please enjoy these video highlights from the 2019 priesthood ordination! June 1, 2019 Ordination of 5 priests ‘significant moment’ for diocese Calling it a “significant moment” in the Catholic Diocese of Richmond, Bishop Barry C. Knestout ordained five priests Saturday, June 1, at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Richmond. The ordained are: Fathers Tochi…
Diocesan News on the May 31 Shooting in Virginia Beach
5/31/19June 6, 2019 The Holy Father has offered his condolences to the community of Virginia Beach. Bishop Knestout thanked Pope Francis for his prayers and sympathies on behalf of the faithful. Letter From Pope Francis Bishop Knestout’s Response Updated & For Immediate Release: June 2, 2019 Bishop Knestout Visits and Celebrates Mass with Two Virginia…
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Release 2018 Annual Report on the Protection of Children and Young People
5/31/19May 31, 2019 WASHINGTON—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection has released their 2018 Annual Report – Findings and Recommendations on the Implementation of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. The report is based on the audit findings of StoneBridge Business Partners, a specialty consulting firm…
U.S. Bishops’ Chairman Expresses Sorrow, Urges Prayers and Support for Recovery, After Deadly Tornadoes Hit Missouri and Storms Damage Other States in the Midwest
5/28/19May 24, 2019 WASHINGTON—After tornadoes killed three people in Missouri and storms brought devastation to parts of the Midwest and areas from Texas through Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa and Illinois, Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, Florida and Chairman of the U.S. Bishops’ Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, expressed grief over the lives…
2019 Priest Ordination Livestream Recording
5/20/19UPDATE: Our livestream has concluded. You can still view the recorded livestream and liturgy guide below or visit our YouTube Channel to watch all our videos. ————————————————— The priesthood ordination begins at 10:30 a.m. Please view the worship guide to follow along with the liturgy. Rosary Brochure On Saturday, June 1, Bishop Barry Knestout…
Newly-ordained to Celebrate Masses of Thanksgiving on June 2
5/20/19Each of the five priests being ordained on Saturday, June 1, will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving in the Diocese of Richmond on Sunday, June 2. At least one Mass will be celebrated in each of the vicariates. The celebrants, Mass locations and times are: Tochi Iwuji, St. Thomas More, Lynchburg, 11 a.m. Chris Masla,…
Anthony Ferguson Ordained to the Diaconate
5/18/19Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there also will my servant be. Jn. 12:26 On Saturday, May 18, Bishop Barry C. Knestout ordained Anthony Ferguson, 30, of Richmond to the Order of Diaconate. The ordination took place at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart where dozens of family, friends, priests, permanent…