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. A History of the Diocese of Arlington Part I: Origins of the Church In Northern Virginia (PDF) A History of the Diocese of Arlington Part II: The First Decade of a New Diocese (1974-1983) (PDF) A History of the Diocese of Arlington Part III: Years of Growth and Expansion (1983-1998) (PDF) A History of the Diocese of Arlington Part IV: A Time of Hope and Promise (PDF)