Catholic Diocese of Arlington
Encourage and teach with patience

May 16th:  7^th Annual BASH

Over 500 junior high students from the Arlington Diocese will gather at Pope John Paul the Great Catholic High School, Dumfries, for the 7^th Annual BASH. Consistently drawing hundreds of enthusiastic young teens from all over Northern Virginia, this day- long event will provide dynamic speakers and fun activities.  This year, ventriloquist comedian Taylor Mason will entertain the students and keynote speaker Chris Stefanick will discuss this year’s youth ministry theme, “Get Your Faith On.” A Vigil Mass celebrated by Father Matthew Zuberbueler will be the pinnacle of this exciting day. For more information, visit here.

May 23rd: Quinceañeras Retreat

Hispanics young women who are approaching their 15^th birthday prepare for their Quinceañera Mass by attending a day- long retreat sponsored by the Spanish Apostolate.  These women will learn about the importance of the quinceañera and how to look at Mary, the Mother of God, as an example in their lives. Last year, over 100 girls attended the retreats and celebrated their Quinceañera Mass at their local parish. For more information, please visit here.

May 30th: Respect Life Mass

Bishop Paul S. Loverde and Diocese of Arlington parishioners will celebrate the monthly Respect Life Mass at Saint Michael, Annandale, followed by a recitation of the Rosary in front of a local abortion clinic.  Bishop Loverde will lead others to live the Gospel of Life and to be “witnesses to the truth that all life is sacred from the moment of conception to the moment of natural death.” Bishop Loverde has celebrated monthly Respect Life Masses for the past nine years, recognizing that it is our responsibility and privilege to defend and pray for young lives. For more information, please visit here.