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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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📍 Serving 21 counties in Virginia
⛪️ 70 Parishes • 44 Schools • 6 Missions
🙏 Led by @bishopmichaelburbidge

With profound gratitude to Almighty God, the Dioce With profound gratitude to Almighty God, the Diocese of Arlington was blessed with seven new priests of Jesus Christ this past Saturday.

These seven men were not called as a group, but individually and by name. Each has answered God’s invitation with a generous heart, bringing his own unique gifts, talents, and experiences to the service of Christ and His Church. Through their priestly ministry, they will become instruments of God’s mercy, love, and grace for the people of our diocese.

May our newly ordained priests go forth with courage, humility, and the peace that only Christ can give. And may Mary, Mother of Priests, watch over them and intercede for them as they begin their sacred ministry, now and always.
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us! ❤️‍🔥 Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us! ❤️‍🔥 

Find the Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus by @usccb and a link to the livestream of today’s Mass of Consecration of the United States of America to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus at 4pm linked in bio.

Statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus: @cathedralstmva
In honor of the 250th anniversary of our nation, t In honor of the 250th anniversary of our nation, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops will be consecrating the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at the Basilica Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe in Orlando, FL. Mass will be livestreamed on June 11 at 4:00 PM EST.

Join in this special moment of prayer and entrustment as we place our country under the loving care of the Sacred Heart. 

“The Heart of Christ is the source from which we draw God’s mercy, forgiveness, and tenderness.” – Pope Francis
May the heart of Jesus, in the Most Blessed Sacram May the heart of Jesus, in the Most Blessed Sacrament, be praised, adored, and loved with grateful affection, at every moment, in all the tabernacles of the world, even to the end of time!

Today, Bishop Burbidge celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving at St. William of York in Stafford as a part of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage and the parish’s 70th anniversary celebration. Following Mass, Bishop led a solemn Eucharistic procession around the parish and school campus followed by hundreds of faithful in attendance. 

Bishop Burbidge’s encouragement in his homily are for all: “Today, entrust your cares, burdens, and crosses to the Lord in the firm belief that in the Blessed Sacrament Jesus sustains, nourishes, and carries us here on earth so that we may reach the destination for which we all long: life with him in Heaven.”
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