The 2012 Bishop's Lenten Appeal Theme: Love One Another with the Heart of Christ.

News and Issues

Bishop Loverde blesses Retirement Villa.HHS CONTRACEPTIVE MANDATE: “DOES INTOLERABLE VIOLENCE TO OUR FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS"

A Statement From Bishop Paul S. Loverde

“The decision by the Department of Health and Human Services is a direct attack against religious liberty. This ill-considered policy comprises a truly radical break with the liberties that have underpinned our nation since its founding." more

Read a joint letter to all the Virginia faithful from Bishops Loverde and DiLorenzo here.

FAMILY LIFE CONFERENCES

Read information on the speakers and topics at the 2012 Men & Women's Conferences. The Men's Conference will focus on "Evangelization and Apologetics" and the Women's Conference on "Holiness and Interior Healing." more

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 2012

Catholic Schools Week is an annual celebration of the "important role that Catholic schools play in providing a quality, values-added education for America's young people." The 2012 theme is "Faith. Academics. Service." more

LOVE ONE ANOTHER WITH THE HEART OF CHRIST

The Bishop’s Lenten Appeal (BLA) is an important opportunity to renew our personal commitment to Christ’s mission in our diocesan Church. The BLA supports many important programs and ministries, such as vocations, Catholic Charities, multicultural ministries, the San Damiano Center and Virginia Catholic Conference. more | Donate to the BLA