A recent youth summit at Shrine Mont helped middle school students across the Diocese of Virginia build friendships, deepen faith, and imagine future leadership.
Applications are now open for the 2026 Certificate in Lifelong Christian Formation, a collaborative program of Forma and Virginia Theological Seminary.
With deep joy, discipleship and leadership, three new priests — Jackson Davey, Bart Natoli, and Ted Renaud— became ordained Feb. 7 in the Diocese of Virginia.
The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world came into being through him; yet the world did not know him. He came to what was his own, and his own people did not accept him. But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God. (John 1:9-12)
By “Telling our Stories—Sharing our Gifts,” deeper connections were made across the Diocese of Virginia at the 231st Annual Convention held November 6-8, 2025.
When youth from across the Diocese of Virginia converge on Shrine Mont for Halloween weekend, they will be starting a new chapter in diocesan youth leadership.
Greg Randall has been called to serve as the Director of Shrine Mont Camps, beginning his ministry on July 1, 2025. This summer, he will collaborate closely with interim director Mary Beth Abplanalp and Canon for Discipleship Ricardo Sheppard.
New Assistant Bishop Mark A. Bourlakas and Canon for Discipleship Ricardo Sheppard begin June 2, exponentially increasing the Diocese of Virginia’s capacity to love Jesus, embody justice, and be disciples.
The Rev. Ricardo Sheppard has been called to serve the Diocese of Virginia as Canon for Discipleship. He will begin his new call on June 1, 2025.
