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A History of the Diocese of Arlington

A series of Arlington Catholic Herald articles surveying the history of the Diocese of Arlington, published in 1999 as the Diocese celebrated 25 years.

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A History of the Diocese of Arlington

Part I: Origins of the Church In Northern Virginia (PDF)

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A History of the Diocese of Arlington

Part II: The First Decade of a New Diocese (1974-1983) (PDF)

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A History of the Diocese of Arlington

Part III: Years of Growth and Expansion (1983-1998) (PDF)

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A History of the Diocese of Arlington

Part IV: A Time of Hope and Promise (PDF)

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🙏 Led by @bishopmichaelburbidge

“As a priest, having opportunities to love, to s “As a priest, having opportunities to love, to serve, and to sacrifice—this is what every person is called to on the path to holiness.” 

For Fr. Noah Morey, serving the people of God as a priest of Jesus Christ is a calling that continues to evolve. As he heads into a new season of his priesthood now serving as our vocations director, he reflects on how his own call to holiness will help others discover their own.

Hear about how God has led him to this point in his life and priesthood, what his reaction was to this special assignment, and what he is more looking forward to in his ministry ahead!
Holy Year Tour Stop 3: 📍 Cathedral of Saint Tho Holy Year Tour Stop 3: 📍 Cathedral of Saint Thomas More

Our Cathedral is one of eight churches in our diocese designated by Bishop Burbidge as a Holy Year site! ⛪️ Join us as we continue our tour across the diocese to visit each one…

Visit the link in bio to learn more!
👋 From FIAT! At this annual summer camp this w 👋 From FIAT!

At this annual summer camp this week, girls from across our diocese are exploring the trust and humility of the Blessed Mother, and how emulating those same virtues in their own lives will lead them to their calling—and ultimately closer to Christ! 

📸 Find a media gallery linked in bio!
Holy Year Tour Stop 2:📍St. John Bosco | Woodsto Holy Year Tour Stop 2:📍St. John Bosco | Woodstock, VA

This church was designated by Bishop Burbidge as one of the eight parishes in our diocese as an official Holy Year site in our diocese! ⛪️ Plan your own pious visit to any of these churches to receive a plenary indulgence this jubilee year for the universal Church and take a tour with us across the diocese to visit each site.

Learn more at the 🔗 in bio!
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