Catholic Diocese of Arlington

Specialties

Over 425,000 registered Catholics belong to the 68 parishes of the Arlington Diocese, which has opened six new parishes, five new schools, and established three new missions since 1999 when Bishop Paul S. Loverde became the bishop for the diocese. Further information can be found at www​.arling​ton​dio​cese​.org.

History

Established in 1974.

Catholics first came to Virginia in 1570, but established a more permanent settlement in 1647. In 1820, Virginia was designated as a Diocese, but in 1974, the Diocese of Arlington was founded as a separate from the Diocese of Richmond. Bishop Loverde, our third bishop of the diocese, became the bishop here in 1999. Now, over 425,000 Catholics worship as part of our family in faith in 68 parishes.

Meet the Manager

Communications Office A.

Manager

The Office of Communications strives to assist Bishop Loverde in spreading the Good News about the Catholic faith in the Diocese of Arlington through many means of media and through the diocese’s website arling​ton​dio​cese​.org. If you are interested in attending a parish in Northern Virginia, we would be happy to answer your questions.