St. Luke (Diocese of Arlington)

Saint Luke Catholic Church
Dedication:	Saint Luke
Venerated Saints:	Our Lady, Saint Joseph
Diocese:	Diocese of Arlington
Deanery:	Deanery 1
Address:	7001 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101
Coordinates:	38.9350, -77.1767
City:	McLean, VA
Subdivision:	Virginia
Country:	United States
County:	Fairfax County
Website:	https://www.saintlukemclean.org
Founded:	1961
School:	Yes
Email:	office@saintlukemclean.org

Saint Luke Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Arlington, located in McLean, Virginia. Dedicated to Saint Luke the Evangelist, the first-century physician and companion of Saint Paul, traditionally regarded as the author of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles—the parish operates Saint Luke Catholic School (pre-K through grade 8) and emphasizes faith formation, charitable outreach, and community service.

Established in 1961 amid suburban growth in Fairfax County, the parish initially held Masses in local facilities before dedicating its church in 1965. As of December 19, 2025, Saint Luke serves a large community with extensive ministries, including religious education and support for local charities.

The parish community fosters devotion to its patron through celebration of his feast on October 18 and reflection on his Gospel's emphasis on mercy and compassion.

History

Saint Luke Parish was established in 1961 by the Diocese of Richmond (predecessor to the Diocese of Arlington for this area until 1974) to serve the growing Catholic population in McLean.

The church building was dedicated in 1965. Saint Luke Catholic School opened subsequently.

The parish has expanded facilities and ministries over the decades to meet community needs.

School

Saint Luke Catholic School (pre-K through grade 8) provides faith-integrated education within the parish community.

The school emphasizes academic excellence and spiritual formation.

Special features

• Active religious education and youth ministries
• Charitable outreach programs supporting local needs

Architecture

The church building, dedicated in 1965, reflects mid-twentieth-century design with later expansions.

Art and devotional features

Specific details on stained glass windows, statues, sculptures, or other interior artwork are limited in publicly available sources as of December 19, 2025. Devotional elements typically include representations of Saint Luke the Evangelist, often portraying him with a winged ox (his traditional symbol) or writing his Gospel.

Relics

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.