Amplifying Our
Shepherd's Mission
The Office of Communications advances the mission of Bishop Burbidge—proclaiming the Gospel, strengthening unity, and inviting all to encounter Christ—by ensuring his teaching and pastoral priorities reach the faithful with clarity and care. Leveraging a broad range of traditional and digital media platforms, the office informs, educates, and inspires by elevating the many ministries, programs, and stories that reflect Christ at work in our diocese.
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Sacred Scripture tells us that Jesus Christ has “opened the door of faith” to all. Inspired by this assurance we invite you to a new threshold: Porta Fidei, a new companion to help you grow in faith by God’s grace through digitally accessible, intellectually engaging, and spiritually fortifying courses.
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Weekly TV Mass for the Homebound
Every week, the Diocese of Arlington, in partnership with the Archdiocese of Washington, produces a Sunday TV Mass for broadcast to the homebound. The Mass is filmed at the Crypt Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. and celebrated by priests from the Diocese of Arlington and the Archdiocese of Washington, with local parish and school choirs.
Our Staff
Tom Shakely
Director of Communications
Leslie Thomas
Deputy Director of Communications
Mary Shaffrey
Director of Media Relations
Mary Brodeur
Director of Content & Marketing Strategy
Hannah Camerota
Media Production Manager
Lauren Chen
Digital Communications Specialist
Abby Paras
Administrative Assistant
Marvin Molina
Multimedia Producer
