The Cathedral of Saint Thomas More

3901 Cathedral Lane, Arlington., Virginia 22203-3600 Tel: 703.525.1300

Most Reverend Paul S. Loverde, Bishop of Arlington
Rev. Robert J. Rippy, Rector
Rev. Bjorn C. Lundberg, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Paul F. deLadurantaye, In Residence
Rev. Paul A. Berghout, In Residence
Rev. Mr. Matthew J. DeForest
Deacon Samuel M. Taub (Ret.)
Deacon Claudio Benedí (Ret.)

St. Thomas More Cathedral School: Mrs. Eleanor McCormack, Principal 703.528.6781
Director of Religious Education: Ms. Lauren M. Proshek 703.528.7104
Director of Christian Initation: Rev. Bjorn C. Lundberg
Cathedral Music Ministry
Dr. Richard P. Gibala, Director of Music 703.524.2184
Mr. Scott D. Matthias, Associate Organist
Mrs. Patricia M. Coppolino, Director of Youth Choir
Director of Youth Ministry: Ronnel Cristobal 703.525.1300 ext 25

Bulletin Items: secretary2@cathedralstm.org not later than noon two Fridays before publication.

Pope Benedict XVI has declared June 19, 2009-June 19, 2010 to be a year of the priest in an effort to encourage "spiritual perfection" in priests. During this jubilee year, the pope will also proclaim St. John Vianney to be patron saint of all the world's priests.

The Year of St. Paul

Sacrament of Penance

Saturday: 4:00 to 5:00 pm

Sunday: 12:00 to 12:25 pm (Spanish)

Sacrament of Baptism

Third Sunday of each month: 2:30 pm
Third Saturday of each month: 10:30 am (Spanish)
Contact the Rectory beforehand for Baptismal Instructions.

Sacrament of Matrimony

Diocesan regulations required that you contact one of the Cathedral clergy at least six months before the wedding to begin preparations.

Sunday Masses

Saturday Vigil Mass - 5:30 pm

Sunday - 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 am, 12:45 pm (Spanish), and 5:00 pm

Weekday Masses

Monday to Friday: 7:00 am and 12:05 pm

Holy Day and Holiday Masses

Please see parish calendar.

Letters of Recommendation

Letters of recommendation to act as sponsors, etc. will only be issued to parishioners in good standing.

The Cathedral of St. Thomas More is the Cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington. St. Thomas More is also a vibrant multi-cultural parish with over 2,500 parishioners.

The parish of St. Thomas More was founded in 1938. Parishioners attended Mass in what is today the St. Thomas More School gym until the original church was built in 1950, which served as the base for the new cathedral. Mass was celebrated in what is now Burke Hall until 1961 when the new church was built.

The church was raised to the status of a cathedral in 1974 when the Diocese of Arlington was erected.

The cathedral is the “Mother Church of the diocese” hosting many diocesan activities and Masses drawing people from around Northern Virginia. Bishop Paul Loverde celebrates Sunday Mass frequently at the Cathedral. All are welcome to our church.