Family Life
respect life
"Indeed, we must never forget those truly in need, whether the need be physical or spiritual. Among the truly needy are the victims of our contemporary profound disrespect for life."
- Bishop Paul Loverde
Welcome to the Diocese of Arlington's Respect Life web pages!
You have just tapped into a resource for finding the latest updates on upcoming events, facts and statistics on life issues, and opportunities to express your commitment to the sanctity of life and the dignity of every human person.
Director, Respect Life Office
Mission of the Respect Life Program
The Respect Life office embraces the task of restoring respect for all human life from the moment of conception until natural death. Envisioning four foundational aspects of the pro-life movement, Bishop Paul S. Loverde focuses our mission on prayer, education, action and sacrifice.
Contact Us
Sister Clare Hunter, F.S.E.
respectlife@arlingtondiocese.org
703-841-3817
200 North Glebe Road, Suite 523
Arlington , VA 22203
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Bishop Loverde's Monthly Respect Life Mass Schedule
Each month the Bishop leads us in prayer for the forgotten, the abandoned, the weakest and most vulnerable in our society.
| April 12, 2008 | St. Michael, 7401 St. Michael's Ln., Annandale, 22003. Rosary at 101 S. Whiting St. Alexandria. |
8:30 a.m. |
| May 24, 2008 | St. Philip, 7500 St. Philip Ct., Falls Church, 22042. Rosary at 900 S. Washington St., Falls Church. | 9:00 a.m. |
| June 21, 2008 | St. Joseph Parish, 701 N. Columbus St. Alexandria, 22314. Rosary at Annandale Women's Clinic, 2839 Duke St. Alexandria. | 9:30 a.m. |