Programs Supported by the Bishop's Lenten Appeal
The Bishop's Lenten Appeal (BLA) strengthens the bonds of faith that join us together as a Catholic family and provides the resources to assure the continued presence of Jesus Christ's Gospel message and ministry across our diocese.
Whether promoting vocations, educating our future priests, providing lay ministry formation, teaching, evangelizing, providing outreach to youth, young adults and those in need, the programs and ministries of the BLA touch every parish and parishioner in our diocese!
The Bishop's Lenten Appeal (BLA) supports our Diocese in its mission of sharing the love and mercy of Christ through serving the needy, educating and forming youth, encouraging vocations, promoting a culture of life and assisting the clergy, religious, and lay people who help build and strengthen our diocesan Church.
Office of Vocations
This office supports our seminarians during their time of formation.
Office of Marriage, Family and Respect Life
This Office offers programs pertaining to marriage preparation, marriage and family enrichment.
Gabriel Project
This office provides support to pregnant women.
Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington
Catholic Charities serves the poor, the hungry and the most vulnerable in our diocese.
Youth Ministry
This Office is the primary resource for parish youth ministers to help bring young people to Christ.
Catholic Campus Ministries
Funding from the BLA supports Catholic Campus Ministries at four universities.
Young Adult Ministry
Young Adult programs serve people in their 20’s and 30’s who seek to deepen their relationship with Christ.
Catholic Schools
The Office of Catholic Schools provides assistance to school leaders for the spiritual, intellectual and social formation of Catholic School students.
Office of Faith Formation
This office supports, assists and guides the catechetical apostolate carried out in the religious education programs in the parishes.
Office of Communications
This office utilizes a variety of mediums to promote, educate and evangelize the faithful and wider community in our diocese.
Multicultural Ministries
This Office serves as a resource to newcomers, reaching out to the various ethnic communities in the diocese.
Contact our BLA Staff for More Information or for Assistance!
Alyssa Miconi
Program Coordinator
703-841-3848
Juanita Padgett
Manager of Development Services
703-841-2570
Chris Farmer
Administrative Assistant
703-841-3896
