News and Issues

Statement on Father Robert C. Brooks2005-12-12
The Diocese of Arlington recently received a letter containing allegations of two incidents of sexual misconduct, allegedly committed 30 years ago, involving Fr. Robert C. Brooks. In keeping with our ... read more
Virginia Bishops Commend Lovitt Clemency2005-11-30
Richmond Bishop Francis X. DiLorenzo and Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde today commended Virginia Governor Mark Warner's decision to commute death row inmate Robin M. Lovitt's sentence to life in pri ... read more
Arlington Diocese Collects $2.4 M for Katrina2005-10-27
Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde announced today that Catholics at the diocese's 67 parishes contributed over $2.4 million to Hurricane Katrina relief efforts in the largest second collection to date. ... read more
Diocese Continues to Welcome Katrina Evacuees2005-10-18
Catholics of the Diocese of Arlington continue to welcome and assist area Katrina evacuees through the provision of temporary and long-term housing, education, counseling, and employment opportunities ... read more
Area Catholics to Go On Pilgrimage2005-10-15
Approximately 2,000 Catholics from the Arlington Diocese are expected to participate in the biannual diocesan pilgrimage tomorrow, October 15, to: The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate ... read more
Va. Bishops' Pre-Election Letter2005-10-13
Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde and Richmond Bishop Francis X. DiLorenzo this week urged Catholic voters to exercise their right and duty to vote and to make voting decisions informed by the principl ... read more
Diocese to Honor Law Enforcement Officers2005-09-28
Law enforcement and public safety officers from northern Virginia will join Bishop Paul S. Loverde, Bishop of Arlington, at a Blue Mass to remember officers, firefighters and emergency personnel who h ... read more
Prayer for Katrina Victims Must to Lead to Action2005-09-16
At a noonday Mass to pray for Hurricane Katrina victims, Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde called the natural disaster an "invitation to Christian charity,and faith in action." A displaced family from ... read more
Arlington Diocese Welcomes Katrina Evacuees2005-09-14
Catholics of the Diocese of Arlington continue to welcome and assist area Katrina evacuees through the provision of temporary and long-term housing, education, and employment opportunities. 'Partners ... read more
Catholic School Students Raise Funds for Relief2005-09-14
Many of the over 18,000 Catholic school students enrolled in the 44 Catholic elementary and high schools in the Diocese of Arlington continue to assist Gulf Coast victims and area evacuees through a v ... read more
Bishop to Celebrate Mass for Katrina Victims2005-09-12
Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde will participate in the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for the Victims of Hurricane Katrina by celebrating a Mass: Friday, September 16, 2005 12:05 pm Cathedra ... read more
On the Death of Susan Anne Catherine Torres2005-09-12
Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde called for prayers for the Torres family upon learning of the death of Susan Anne Catherine Torres: 'At this painful moment of redoubled loss, we commend Jason and the ... read more
Parishes to Support Hurricane Relief Efforts2005-09-08
Catholics at the 67 parishes of the Diocese of Arlington will have the opportunity to contribute to Hurricane Katrina relief efforts through a second collection at all Masses on the weekend of Septemb ... read more
Victim Assistance Outreach Efforts for Fall 20052005-09-08
Beginning in June, 2004, Bishop Loverde began a series of diocesan-sponsored Masses to pray for healing for victims/survivors of sexual abuse. These Masses are an opportunity for the community of fait ... read more
Down the Road @ the Diocese of Arlington2005-08-24
August 27 -Respect Life Mass Bishop Loverde will celebrate the diocese's monthly Respect Life Mass at St. Louis Church in Alexandria, 8:45 a.m., 2907 Popkins Lane, and then lead in the praying of the ... read more
Arlington Diocese Annual Appeal Tops Record2005-08-23
Parishioners of the Arlington Diocese's 67 parishes broke the previous record of $6.24 million for the annual fundraiser for ministries and programs'the Bishop's Lenten Appeal (BLA),topping $6.3 milli ... read more
New Catholic Elementary School in Potomac Falls2005-08-22
Our Lady of Hope Catholic Elementary School will open its doors to over 150 entering students: Monday, August 29, 2005 46633 Algonkian Parkway Potomac Falls, VA 20165 Fr. William Saunders, Pastor of O ... read more
Statement on Body Found in Annandale2005-08-15
Parishioners and diocesan officials were shocked and saddened to learn from Fairfax County officials that an unidentified body was found on church property early this morning. The body was found in a ... read more
Bishop Offers Condolences to Torres Family2005-08-03
Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde made the following statement upon learning of the death of Susan Torres: 'Like so many, I have prayed for the wellbeing of the baby, for Susan, and for the Torres ... read more
Catholic Free Clinic Receives International Award2005-08-03
The Knights of Columbus today presented the 2005 International Community Activity Award to the Guadalupe Free Clinic of Colonial Beach, Virginia. Fr. Jerome Magat of St. Elizabeth Church in Colonial B ... read more
Over 200 Youth to Attend 2005 World Youth Day2005-07-08
Tomorrow nearly 200 teens and young adults from the Diocese of Arlington will begin their 30-day countdown to departure to the 20th World Youth Day, to be held in Cologne, Germany, August 16-21. The p ... read more
Theology on Tap to Focus on Pope Benedict XVI2005-07-07
Hundreds of young area Catholics will gather for Theology on Tap , the popular program for young adults 21 and over , as the program celebrates its fifth year with a series of talks on the n ... read more
Falls Church Parish to Host Torres Fundraiser2005-06-28
Friends and family of Susan Torres, the 26-year-old currently hospitalized and in her 22nd week of pregnancy , will join area Knights of Columbus volunteers in holding a bake sale to help defray ... read more
Virginia Bishops Request Clemency for Robin Lovitt2005-06-23
Bishops Paul S. Loverde (Diocese of Arlington) and Francis X. DiLorenzo (Diocese of Richmond) have asked Governor Mark R. Warner to commute the sentence of Robin Lovitt to life in prison. Mr. Lovitt i ... read more
Diocese to Celebrate 30 Years of Serving Refugees2005-06-16
Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde will join recent refugees and nearly 200 supporters of northern Virginia's largest refugee resettlement agency ,the Arlington Diocese's Office of Resettlement, to ... read more
Diocese Creates New Parish and Two New Missions2005-06-15
Citing unprecedented growth,a 42 percent increase in Catholics in the past decade alone,Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde has announced the creation of one new parish and two new missions to serve over ... read more
New Director of Outreach to Hispanic Catholics2005-06-13
Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde has appointed Fr. José Eugenio Hoyos Director of the Spanish Apostolate for the Arlington Diocese. Born in Colombia and a priest serving in the Diocese of Arlin ... read more
Arlington Bishop Ordains Four Men to Priesthood2005-06-11
More than 1,000 filled the Cathedral of St. Thomas More earlier today as Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde ordained four men to the priesthood. Bishop Lovede said, 'Words just fail to express the joy t ... read more
Bishop Loverde on Partial-Birth Abortion Ban2005-06-08
Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde responded to the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals' decision on June 3, 2005, to strike down a Virginia law banning partial-birth abortion in the following statement: 'Citi ... read more
Bishop Loverde on Baltimore Bishop-elect Madden2005-05-10
Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde made the following statement today upon learning of the appointment of Bishop-elect Denis J. Madden: I rejoice in the appointment by Pope Benedict XVI of Bishop-elect ... read more
Worth Noting in May2005-05-05
May 7- First Diocesan Youth Soccer Festival Hundreds of teens from around the diocese will represent their parishes this Saturday at St. Anthony's in Falls Church: Mass at noon and music by Nueva Espe ... read more
Arlington Bishop to Dedicate New Church2005-04-28
Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde invites members of the community to a Mass and dedication of the new church at St. Ann's Parish in Arlington at: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 30 5300 N. 10th Street Arlin ... read more
Diocese to Celebrate 30 Years of Serving Refugees2005-04-25
Arlington Diocese Refugee Services, the largest refugee agency in Northern Virginia, will celebrate 30 years of service in Northern Virginia on Wednesday, June 22, 2005. In 30 years the Office has ass ... read more
Funeral for Harrison Orosco2005-04-22
The funeral Mass for Harrison Orosco, the 7-year-old who died Wednesday from injuries sustained in the school bus accident on April 18th, will be held: 11 AM Monday, April 25 St. Charles Borrome ... read more
Funeral Arrangements for Harrison Orosco2005-04-22
 Advent Funeral Home 7211 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA. 3 - 7 p.m. The family has asked that the media not be allowed access to these observances. However, a media staging area has been establis ... read more
Bishop Loverde on Election of Pope Benedict XVI2005-04-19
Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde gave the following statement today after hearing of the election of Pope Benedict XVI: With great joy I welcome the news that Benedict XVI has been called by the Lord ... read more
Area Parishes Celebrate Election of Benedict XVI2005-04-19
  Several parishes in the Catholic Diocese of Arlington with previously-scheduled evening Masses will celebrate and offer a prayer of thanksgiving for the newly-elected Pope Benedict XVI tonight ... read more
Area Students, Parishioners to Watch Funeral2005-04-06
Paul VI Catholic High School of the Arlington Diocese will open its doors early to its own 1,200 students , as well as to their families and to any interested parishioners and members of the comm ... read more
Area-wide Youth Mass to Honor Pope John Paul II2005-04-05
Area-Wide Youth Mass to Honor Pope John Paul II Over 600 youth from the Arlington Diocese are expected to attend a diocesan-wide Youth Mass in honor of Pope John Paul II this weekend. Arlington Bishop ... read more
Funeral Arrangements for Msgr. Thomas P. Scannell2005-04-05
Monsignor Thomas P. Scannell died on April 4, 2005. His funeral arrangements are as follows: Sunday, April 10, 7:30 p.m., wake service, St. Michael's, Annandale Monday, April 11, 10:30 a.m., funeral M ... read more
Bishop Loverde to Celebrate Mass for Pope2005-04-02
Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde will celebrate a Mass for the Holy Father: Saturday, April 2, 2005 5:30 PM Cathedral of St. Thomas More 3901 Cathedral Lane, Arlington, VA ... read more
Statement on the Death of the Holy Father2005-04-02
Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde gave the following statement this afternoon upon learning of the death of the Holy Father: The news of Pope John Paul II's death brings a profound sense of loss of his ... read more
Bishop Loverde to Celebrate Mass for Pope2005-04-01
Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde will celebrate a Mass for the Holy Father today: Friday, April 1, 2005 7:30 PM Cathedral of St. Thomas More 3901 Cathedral Lane, Arlington, VA CONTACT: ... read more
Bishop to Celebrate Mass for Pope2005-04-01
Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde will celebrate a Mass for the Holy Father: Sunday, April 3, 2005 11 AM Cathedral of St. Thomas More 3901 Cathedral Lane, Arlington, VA CONTACT: Soren Johnson ... read more
Bishop Loverde on Terri Schiavo Death2005-03-31
Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde made the following statement today on the death of Terri Schiavo: 'Terri Schiavo died on this last day of March, the month traditionally dedicated to St. Joseph. Surel ... read more
Bishop Loverde's Easter Letter2005-03-26
Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Risen Christ, This year, the celebration of the Paschal Mystery -Our Blessed Lord' Suffering, Dying and Rising to new and unending life -occurs within t ... read more
Bishop Loverde's Statement on Terri Schiavo2005-03-21
Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde today made the following statement on Terri Schiavo: 'I applaud the action taken by Congress and the recognition inherent in this action that every person - no ma ... read more
Arlington Collects Over $4 M for Tsunami Relief2005-03-02
The Diocese of Arlington contributed over $4 million - through a special second collection, school fundraisers, and private donations from those living within diocesan boundaries - to assist ... read more
Arlington colecta más de $4 millones2005-03-02
La Diócesis de Arlington contribuyá con más de $4 millones - a travás de una segunda colecta especial, recaudación de fondos de las escuelas, y donaciones priva ... read more
Bishop Loverde Calls for Prayer for Holy Father2005-02-24
Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde made the following statement today, 'I am deeply saddened to learn that the Holy Father has returned to the hospital. I know that the people of the Diocese of Arlingt ... read more
USCCB Audit, Executive Summary for Arlington2005-02-18
The complete executive summary for the 2004 audit of the Diocese of Arlington is available online at www.usccb.org. ... read more
USCCB Report Finds Diocese in Full Compliance2005-02-17
USCCB Report Finds Arlington Diocese in Full Compliance, Coincides with Additional Report on Child Protection and Victim Outreach. The Diocese of Arlington has been found in full compliance with ... read more
Letter from Bishop Loverde regarding USCCB Audit2005-02-17
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,  Together, we have an overwhelming responsibility to provide for the safety and welfare of our children and young people. Over the course of the past year, we ... read more
Statement on Father Robert C. Brooks2005-02-15
Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde announced today that Father Robert C. Brooks, 72, was removed from his active priestly ministry, immediately after Loudoun County officials informed the Diocese on Oct ... read more
Letter from Bishop Loverde regarding Fr. Brooks2005-02-15
The following letter from Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde to parishioners of St. John the Apostle, Leesburg, will be included in the parish bulletin this weekend. Dear Parishioners, As many of you ... read more
Over 1,000 Expected to Join Church this Easter2005-02-11
Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde will welcome 668 of the over 1,000 catechumens and candidates in the diocese expected to enter the Catholic Church this Easter at a Rite of Election: Saturday, Februar ... read more
Bishop's Lenten Appeal Launched2005-02-10
Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde has launched the annual major diocesan fundraiser - the Bishop's Lenten Appeal (BLA) -with a goal of $5.5 million to support a wide range of diocesan ministries, ... read more
Bishop's Lenten Letter2005-02-09
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, This year, the Season of Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday, February 9, 2005, is situated within the Year of the Eucharist. Therefore, our annual forty-day retr ... read more
Bishop's Lenten Letter (En Espanol)2005-02-09
Queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo, Este año, la temporada de Cuaresma, que empieza el Miércoles de Ceniza, febrero 9, 2005, cae en el año de la Eucaristía. Por tal raz ... read more