Bishop Burbidge invites you to join him for the celebration of Solemn Vespers to be held in thanksgiving for the naming of six priests of the Diocese of Arlington as “Chaplains to His Holiness” by Pope Francis and bestowing on them the title of Monsignor. This includes our Pastor Msgr. Lee Roos. 

Solemn Vespers will be held at the Cathedral of Saint Thomas More, Arlington,  at 7 p.m., on Sunday, November 24, 2024, the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. All are invited to a dessert reception to follow in Burke Hall. The six new Monsignors are:

• Msgr. Robert C. Cilinski
  Pastor, Nativity Catholic Church in Burke and diocesan episcopal vicar for charitable works
  
  
• Msgr. Paul F. deLadurantaye
  Diocesan chancellor
  
  
• Msgr. Dennis W. Kleinmann
  Pastor, St. Veronica Church in Chantilly
  
  
• Msgr. Robert J. Rippy
  Diocesan judicial vicar and director of St. Rose of Lima Priests Retirement Villa.
  
  
• Msgr. Lee R. Roos
  Pastor, All Saints Catholic Church in Manassas and dean for Deanery V.
  
  
• Msgr. William P. Saunders
  Pastor, St. Agnes Church in Arlington and diocesan episcopal vicar for faith formation

Learn more about our new Monsignors.

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