Responding to the Abuse Crisis

Amidst ongoing developments regarding sexual abuse in Pennsylvania and in the Church, this is a time for openness and transparency. Importantly, this is also a time for our parishioners' voices to be heard. This page will be updated with pertinent resources, questions and answers, and event information.

Click Here to read the details of these panel discussions. 

A video recording of the Saint Bridget evening will be available here after the event. 

Past Events 

• Speaking at Mass
  • Monsignor Carr spoke on this topic during Masses August 25/26 and September 1/2
• Individual Meetings
  • Monsignor Carr welcomes individual meetings at the parish.  Call (804)282-9511 to arrange a meeting. 
• Community Conversation/Listening Session
  • Four sessions were held on September 5th and 6th for parishioners to voice thoughts and ask questions. 
• Holy Hours of Reparation
  • Every Saturday in September, October and November After Daily Mass
  • Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, prayers of lamentation, quiet meditation, and Benediction.
• A Mass To Pray For The Healing Of All Victims Of Abuse
  • At Saint Bridget on September 22 at 9am 
  • Followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, a Holy Hour and Benediction.
• Diocesan Mass of Atonement
  • Friday, September 14 at 7 p.m., at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Richmond.