Planned Giving

A Message from Bishop Loverde

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

The Catholic Diocese of Arlington has been blessed with a thriving Catholic community since its founding in 1974. Throughout steady and at times explosive growth, our mission has remained constant: to proclaim God’s Word, to celebrate the Eucharist and the other sacraments, to educate our children in the Truth of Christ and to serve one another and the entire human family as His disciples.

This mission, entrusted to us by Jesus Christ, does not diminish with time or with the passing of generations. Our steadfast belief compels us to preserve it for those who come after us by being good stewards of our spiritual and temporal gifts. As all gifts are blessings from God, we are asked to use them in the way that He intended – sharing them with one another and returning them to our Heavenly Father with an increase.

Each of us, as a disciple of Christ, is called upon to help sow the seeds of faith which will grow and develop within our Church with each passing year. Our diocese is filled with responsive, compassionate parishioners who renew their commitment daily, inspiring others with their faith and generosity. I pray that our diocesan church will continue to flourish and that we will each leave a legacy of loyalty to and love for our Catholic faith that will endure far beyond our own generation, for the glory of God and the salvation of His people.


Faithfully in Christ,
Most Reverend Paul S. Loverde
Bishop of Arlington




The Catholic Diocese of Arlington
200 N. Glebe Road
Suite 811
Arlington ,VA
(703) 841-2516