Bishops of the Arlington Diocese Most Reverend Thomas J. Welsh, D.D., J.C.D. (1974-1983) Most Reverend John R. Keating, D.D., J.C.D., S.T.L. (1983-1998) Most Reverend Paul S. Loverde, D.D., S.T.L. (1999-2016) Bishop Michael F. Burbidge (Installed 2016)