Family Life
Office for Family Life
Welcome! Our mission is to serve parishes and families throughout the Diocese of Arlington by offering programs pertaining to marriage preparation and enrichment, pregnancy assistance, post-abortion recovery, and young adult activities, including Theology on Tap .
upcoming events
Sunday, May 18th at 12pm
We encourage all new and expectant parents from around the diocese to join Bishop Loverde at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Alexandria! No RSVP required.
Monday, May 12th at 7:30pm
Online Parenting Skills Course for Catholic Families with Young Children
October 6th- 27th
Registration information coming soon...
Marriage Jubilee Mass
Sunday, October 26th at 2:30pm
Come celebrate your 25th or 50th wedding anniversary with Bishop Loverde. Watch your parish bulletin for registration information this July.
Latest News & resources
Pope Benedict XVI speaks on The Human Family: A Community of Peace
"Bought With a Price" Bishop Loverde's Pastoral Letter on Pornography
Click to give a gift for life
ongoing programs
Conferences for the Engaged
take place at least once a month
Gabriel Project Arlington
Parish Based Pregnancy Assistance Program for those in need
Project Rachel
Healing for women and men who have been affected by abortion
YAM
Young Adult Ministry is a diocesan-wide program for ages 21-39
Theology on Tap
Great speaker series at a local pub for those in their 20's and 30's