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How blessed we were to celebrate the ordination of seven new diocesan priests this past Saturday! After many years of discernment and formation, these men said their definitive and permanent …
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Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde
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6/12/13
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From the moment a child is born, his or her parents make choices concerning their upbringing. They decide what foods their baby should eat, with whom they may spend their time and how much television …
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Bishop Paul S. Loverde
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5/29/13
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Many have heard me say that celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation is one of my favorite aspects of the episcopal ministry. Encountering young people, so full of life and potential, and …
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Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde
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5/15/13
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It happens every time! Every time there is a new pope announced, a new bishop installed or a new president elected, comparisons are made. And while some of these comparisons are legitimate, it is …
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Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde
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4/17/13
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There is nothing that stirs the heart of a Catholic more than the beauty and solemnity of the Easter Vigil, when we rejoice at the words proclaimed in the Exultet: “This is the night when Jesus …
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Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde
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4/3/13
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Wednesday, March 13th! The last of the day’s ballots in the Conclave were being counted. People stood in Saint Peter’s Square, eagerly awaiting the smoke that would pour out the chimney near the …
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Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde
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3/25/13
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With the Cardinal Electors from around the world gathering in Rome to elect a new Pope, the emotions of the faithful are understandably mixed at this momentous transition. Some may enthusiastically …
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Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde
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3/6/13
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Not only is the season of Lent here once again, but this year it began even earlier than usual. As we think about “what to give up for Lent this year,” many of us may operate on auto-pilot and …
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Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde
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2/13/13
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Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde has released the following statement in response to Pope Benedict XVI’s announcement today that he will resign the papacy:
“As I reflect on the life and …
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2/11/13
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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
“Peace be with you!” With these words, the Risen Lord greeted his frightened Apostles in the Upper Room on the day of his Resurrection. They were …
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