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Mass for Marriage Jubilarians
First source report
Bishop Burbidge celebrated the annual Mass for Marriage Jubilarians on October 18, 2026, at the Cathedral of Saint Thomas More. The liturgy honored couples in the Diocese of Arlington celebrating 25 and 50 years of marriage this year.
The gathering represented a combined total of 7,475 years of marriage. During his homily, Bishop Burbidge thanked the couples for their faithful witness and described them as a gift to the Church, the diocese, and their families.
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Diocese of Arlington · Lauren Chen
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