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(OSV News) — Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington, Virginia, expressed “great sorrow” after the body of a preterm baby was found in a pond in Leesburg, Virginia, on March 11. He called on the faithful to pray for everyone involved in the incident, offered burial services and also drew attention to the resources the diocese offers to women in crisis pregnancies.
“I learned today of the unsettling discovery of the body of an unborn baby described by police as a ‘late-term fetus,’ found in a pond in Leesburg,” he said in the March 13 statement. “The Diocese of Arlington has made it known that we are willing to assist with the proper burial and committal of the remains.”
He called for “the faithful of the diocese and all people of goodwill to join me in prayer for the child’s mother and for anyone involved in this incident.”
Bishop Burbidge highlighted diocesan efforts to assist women facing difficult pregnancies. “Through its parishes, ministries and parishioners, the Diocese of Arlington encourages all women who find themselves in unexpected or difficult pregnancies to seek assistance through Project Gabriel (helpforpregnantwomen.org or 703-841-3810), Catholic Charities (ccda.net or 703-973-0129), or the nearest Catholic Church,” he wrote.
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“I learned today of the unsettling discovery of the body of an unborn baby described by police as a ‘late-term fetus,’ found in a pond in Leesburg,” he said in the March 13 statement. “The Diocese of Arlington has made it known that we are willing to assist with the proper burial and committal of the remains.”
He called for “the faithful of the diocese and all people of goodwill to join me in prayer for the child’s mother and for anyone involved in this incident.”
Bishop Burbidge highlighted diocesan efforts to assist women facing difficult pregnancies. “Through its parishes, ministries and parishioners, the Diocese of Arlington encourages all women who find themselves in unexpected or difficult pregnancies to seek assistance through Project Gabriel (helpforpregnantwomen.org or 703-841-3810), Catholic Charities (ccda.net or 703-973-0129), or the nearest Catholic Church,” he wrote.
‘Deeply tragic’
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Body of preterm baby found in Virginia pond prompts prayers
Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington, Virginia, expressed "great sorrow" after the body of a preterm baby was found in a pond in Leesburg, Virginia, on March 11. He called on the faithful to pray for everyone involved in the incident, offered burial services and also drew attention to the...
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