Paul Stephen Loverde is the bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Arlington in Northern Virginia.
Summer is a time when many things slow down, including politics and governmental activities. Yet, at the same time, it is also a patriotic season when we remember with gratitude the great legacy of a democratic republic given to us by our Founding Fathers. In this time of relative calm, I would like to address […]
As Lent progresses, we may find ourselves concentrated inward, often reflecting on the sacrifices or commitments that we have made on our Lenten journey thus far. We think about abstaining from meat on Fridays, about skipping dessert and about increasing our prayer life. All of these practices are an important part of maintaining discipline during […]
[Given by Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde on the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time at the Convent of the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist in Rome] “The Lord said to Moses, ‘…Be holy, for I, the Lord your God, am holy.’” Jesus said to His first disciples and now to us, “…be perfect, just as […]
