The Diocese of Arlington recently received a certificate of recognition from Catholic Relief Services (CRS) for donating more than $290,000 to the 2006 CRS collection. The diocese achieved a significant increase from the 2005 collection and placed in the top 10 percent of all dioceses in the country.
In a letter sent to Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde, Bishop William Skylstad, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, specifically recognized the efforts of Arlington diocesan priests for their assistance in promoting the annual collection.
“Their commitment and generosity demonstrate genuine love and compassion for all who are helped by the collection — those who are truly Jesus in disguise,” Bishop Skylstad wrote.
“Our national collections are catechetical opportunities,” he said. “They help the Catholic faithful practice Gospel stewardship and provide tangible expressions of solidarity with the universal Church. The CRS collection in particular impacts the lives of millions of our brothers and sisters around the world and here at home.”

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