Parishes

Renovations at a Vienna parish place the Eucharist front and center

By Anna Donofrio

Hardly a parking space was free at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Vienna Oct.13. After five years of planning and months of construction, the church capped off its “Cornerstone Project” renovations with a Mass of Thanksgiving.

10/20/26

Reading Time 4 min

Farmers market at St. Veronica brings vendors and community together

By Isabella Ubillus

At St. Veronica Church in Chantilly, fresh bread, flowers, and coffee from local vendors are bringing more community to Saturday mornings. Every week, parishioners and neighbors alike gather in the parking lot to shop small and build relationships.

10/14/26

Reading Time 2 min

Four-legged friends get blessed

Catholic Herald Staff Report

Across the Arlington diocese, the pews gave way to parking lots as dogs, cats, horses and other beloved companions gathered for the annual blessing of animals in honor of St. Francis of Assisi.

10/6/26

Reading Time 1 min

St. John Bosco Knights support pregnancy resource center

Special to the Catholic Herald

The St. John Bosco Knights of Columbus Council No. 12846 recently donated $15,000 to A Best Choice Ultrasound and Pregnancy Resource Center of Woodbridge to support operating expenses and ultrasound technicians.

10/1/26

Reading Time 1 min