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| |Dedication=Holy Spirit | | |Dedication=Holy Spirit |
| |ShortName=Holy Spirit Parish | | |VeneratedSaints= |
| |ParishImage=Generic church icon.jpg
| | |ShortName=Holy Spirit Catholic Church |
| |ParishLocation=38.8336, -77.2087 | | |ParishLocation=38.8336, -77.2087 |
| |MailingAddress=5121 Woodland Way, Annandale, VA 22003 | | |MailingAddress=5121 Woodland Way, Annandale, VA 22003 |
| |Diocese=Diocese of Arlington | | |Diocese=Diocese of Arlington |
| |Deanery=Annandale Deanery | | |Deanery=Deanery 2 |
| |City=Annandale, VA | | |City=Annandale, VA |
| |County=Fairfax County | | |County=Fairfax County |
| |AdministrativeSubdivision=Virginia | | |AdministrativeSubdivision=Virginia |
| |Country=United States | | |Country=United States |
| |ParishWebsite=https://holyspiritchurch.us | | |ParishWebsite=https://holyspiritchurch.us/ |
| |ParishFounded=1964 | | |ParishFounded=1964 |
| |ParishSchool=Yes | | |ParishSchool=Yes |
| |ParishEmailAddress=parish@holyspiritchurch.us | | |ParishEmailAddress=parish@holyspiritchurch.us |
| | |ParishImage=Generic church icon.jpg |
| }} | | }} |
| '''Holy Spirit Parish''' is in [[Virginia]] ([[United States]]) and is part of the [[Diocese of Arlington]].
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| It is dedicated to Holy Spirit. | | '''Holy Spirit Catholic Church''' is a territorial parish in the [[Diocese of Arlington]], located in Annandale, Virginia. Dedicated to the Holy Spirit—the Third Person of the Most Holy Trinity, invoked as Paraclete, Sanctifier, and source of the Church's gifts—the parish serves a large, family-oriented community in central Fairfax County. It operates Holy Spirit Catholic School (Pre-K through grade 8) and emphasizes Eucharistic adoration, faith formation, and multicultural ministries. |
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| | Established on May 23, 1964, amid suburban growth beyond the Capital Beltway, the parish initially celebrated Masses at Woodson High School. The church on Braddock Road was dedicated in 1967, with the school opening that year. A major renovation added a new narthex in 2022. As of December 20, 2025, Holy Spirit fosters a dynamic community aligned with the spirit of Vatican II, supporting diverse liturgies and outreach. |
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| | The parish community seeks to live under the guidance of the Holy Spirit through prayer, education, and service. |
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| == History == | | ==History== |
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| Holy Spirit Parish in Annandale, Virginia, was established on May 23, 1964, by Bishop John Russell of the Diocese of Richmond, which then included Northern Virginia, to serve a burgeoning Catholic population beyond the Beltway. Father Paul Cauwe, CICM, a Missionhurst priest, was appointed as the founding pastor, leading a community of about 500 families drawn from St. Leo and St. Michael parishes. Initially, Masses were held at Woodson High School, affectionately dubbed “Saint Woodson,” until the church at 8800 Braddock Road was dedicated in 1967. The parish school opened in September 1967, with construction completed in 1966 to meet urgent religious education needs. The Missionhurst priests guided the parish until 1981, after which diocesan clergy took over, starting with Msgr. Richard Burke. Key developments include a rectory in 1991, a school expansion in recent years, and a major sanctuary renovation with a new narthex completed in 2022. The parish celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2014 with Bishop Paul Loverde, reflecting its growth into a dynamic, family-centered community aligned with Vatican II’s spirit. | | Holy Spirit Parish was established on May 23, 1964, by Bishop John Russell of the Diocese of Richmond to serve Catholics in the expanding Annandale area.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/jubilee/our-diocese/our-history/parish-history-profiles/holy-spirit/ |title=Holy Spirit |publisher=Catholic Diocese of Arlington |access-date=December 20, 2025}}</ref> |
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| == Special features ==
| | Father Paul Cauwe, CICM (Missionhurst), was founding pastor for about 500 families drawn from St. Leo and St. Michael parishes. Initial Masses were at Woodson High School. The church was dedicated in 1967; the school opened in September 1967 after construction in 1966. |
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| * Holy Spirit Catholic School, serving Pre-K through 8th grade since 1967, emphasizes academic excellence and Catholic identity, with students attending weekly Mass and monthly Eucharistic Adoration.
| | Missionhurst priests served until 1981, followed by diocesan clergy beginning with Msgr. Richard Burke. Key developments include a rectory (1991), school expansions, and a 2022 sanctuary renovation with new narthex. The parish celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2014. |
| * The new narthex, completed in 2022, features a baptismal font under a cupola with a carved wooden Holy Spirit dove, symbolizing the parish’s dedication and welcoming visitors at the main entrance.
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| * A diverse Mass schedule includes Sunday 7:30 am, 9:00 am (Youth Choir & Organ), 10:30 am (Choir & Organ), 12:00 pm (Cantor & Organ), and 6:00 pm (Contemporary Ensemble), with confessions offered multiple times weekly, enhancing liturgical accessibility.
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| * The parish supports a multicultural community, with Eritrean Catholics based there under Father Hagos Haile, and plans to welcome Father Ignatius Agure from Cameroon in 2025, alongside ministries like the Young Adults group started in 2023.
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| == Related parishes == | | ==School== |
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| Holy Spirit Parish is part of the Diocese of Arlington, covering 21 counties in Northern Virginia. It has historical ties to St. Leo in Fairfax and St. Michael in Annandale, from which its initial boundaries were drawn, and connects to nearby Annandale Deanery parishes like St. Ambrose (formed from Holy Spirit in 1966) and St. Philip in Falls Church through shared diocesan efforts. | | Holy Spirit Catholic School serves Pre-K through grade 8, emphasizing academic excellence and Catholic identity. |
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| == References == | | Students attend weekly Mass and monthly Eucharistic adoration. |
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| |Dedication=Holy Spirit
| | ==Special features== |
| |ShortName=Holy Spirit Parish
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| |ParishLocation=38.8336, -77.2087
| | * Diverse Sunday Mass schedule with various musical ensembles |
| |MailingAddress=5121 Woodland Way, Annandale, VA 22003
| | * Support for multicultural communities, including Eritrean Catholics |
| |Diocese=Diocese of Arlington
| | * New narthex (2022) with baptismal font under cupola featuring carved wooden Holy Spirit dove |
| |Deanery=Annandale Deanery
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| |City=Annandale, VA
| | ==Relics== |
| |County=Fairfax County
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| |AdministrativeSubdivision=Virginia
| | According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar contains deposited relics, as is customary in dedicated churches. Specific details regarding the saints associated with these relics are not publicly documented in available sources. This follows common practice where first-class relics, often of martyrs, are sealed within the altar. |
| |Country=United States
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| |ParishWebsite=https://holyspiritchurch.us
| | ==Architecture== |
| |ParishFounded=1964
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| |ParishSchool=Yes
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| |ParishEmailAddress=parish@holyspiritchurch.us
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| == History ==
| | The church, dedicated in 1967, reflects mid-twentieth-century design, with a 2022 renovation adding a prominent narthex and symbolic elements. |
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| Holy Spirit Parish in Annandale, Virginia, was established on May 23, 1964, by Bishop John Russell of the Diocese of Richmond, which then included Northern Virginia, to serve a burgeoning Catholic population beyond the Beltway. Father Paul Cauwe, CICM, a Missionhurst priest, was appointed as the founding pastor, leading a community of about 500 families drawn from St. Leo and St. Michael parishes. Initially, Masses were held at Woodson High School, affectionately dubbed “Saint Woodson,” until the church at 8800 Braddock Road was dedicated in 1967. The parish school opened in September 1967, with construction completed in 1966 to meet urgent religious education needs. The Missionhurst priests guided the parish until 1981, after which diocesan clergy took over, starting with Msgr. Richard Burke. Key developments include a rectory in 1991, a school expansion in recent years, and a major sanctuary renovation with a new narthex completed in 2022. The parish celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2014 with Bishop Paul Loverde, reflecting its growth into a dynamic, family-centered community aligned with Vatican II’s spirit.
| | ==Art and devotional features== |
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| == Special features ==
| | The new narthex features a carved wooden dove representing the Holy Spirit above the baptismal font. |
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| * Holy Spirit Catholic School, serving Pre-K through 8th grade since 1967, emphasizes academic excellence and Catholic identity, with students attending weekly Mass and monthly Eucharistic Adoration.
| | Specific details on additional artwork are limited in publicly available sources. |
| * The new narthex, completed in 2022, features a baptismal font under a cupola with a carved wooden Holy Spirit dove, symbolizing the parish’s dedication and welcoming visitors at the main entrance.
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| * A diverse Mass schedule includes Sunday 7:30 am, 9:00 am (Youth Choir & Organ), 10:30 am (Choir & Organ), 12:00 pm (Cantor & Organ), and 6:00 pm (Contemporary Ensemble), with confessions offered multiple times weekly, enhancing liturgical accessibility.
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| * The parish supports a multicultural community, with Eritrean Catholics based there under Father Hagos Haile, and plans to welcome Father Ignatius Agure from Cameroon in 2025, alongside ministries like the Young Adults group started in 2023.
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| == Related parishes == | | ==Related parishes== |
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| Holy Spirit Parish is part of the Diocese of Arlington, covering 21 counties in Northern Virginia. It has historical ties to St. Leo in Fairfax and St. Michael in Annandale, from which its initial boundaries were drawn, and connects to nearby Annandale Deanery parishes like St. Ambrose (formed from Holy Spirit in 1966) and St. Philip in Falls Church through shared diocesan efforts.
| | * [[Saint Ambrose Catholic Church (Annandale, Virginia)]] (formed from Holy Spirit territory in 1966) |
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| == References == | | ==References== |
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| | [[Category:Parishes in Virginia]] |
| | [[Category:Parishes in Diocese of Arlington]] |
| | [[Category:Parishes in United States]] |
| | [[Category:Parishes founded in 1960s]] |
| | [[Category:Parishes built in Modern architecture]] |
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