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ORDAINED IN THE YEAR OF FAITH
An article written by the Most Reverend Paul S. Loverde for the Arlington Catholic Herald
How blessed we were to celebrate the ordination of seven new diocesan priests this past Saturday! After many years of discernment and formation, these men said their definitive and permanent “yes” to their God-given call to act “in the Person of Christ” as sharers in His ministerial priesthood through the Sacrament of Holy Orders. It is truly significant for both these newly ordained and our entire diocesan family that their priestly ordination took place during the Year of Faith. Why?
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CLERGY CHANGES
Effective June 26, Bishop Loverde ordained seven new priests at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More. Please join with us in prayer for these fine men as they set to begin their first assignments. The Bishop also announced clergy changes for the diocese. May the Lord bless our clergy!
THEOLOGY ON TAP
Theology on Tap is a speaker series that takes place in the fun, relaxed setting of your favorite local pub. The summer series, "Healing the Culture: An Easter People in a Broken World," has already begun! Join us on Mondays at 7p.m. at "Ireland's Own" in Alexandria.
FORTNIGHT FOR FREEDOM
The U.S. bishops have called for a Fortnight for Freedom, a two-week period of prayer and action, to address many current challenges to religious liberty, including the August 1, 2013 deadline for religious organizations to comply with the HHS mandate and more.
Diocesan Ecumenical Prayer Service, June 27
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