St. Veronica (Diocese of Arlington)

Saint Veronica Catholic Church
Dedication:	Saint Veronica
Venerated Saints:	None specified
Diocese:	Diocese of Arlington
Deanery:	Deanery 3
Address:	3460 Centreville Road, Chantilly, VA 20151
Coordinates:	38.9500, -77.4000
City:	Chantilly, VA
Subdivision:	Virginia
Country:	United States
County:	Fairfax County
Website:	https://stveronica.org/
Founded:	1989
School:	Yes
Email:	office@stveronica.org

Saint Veronica Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Arlington, located in Chantilly, Virginia. Dedicated to Saint Veronica—venerated in Catholic tradition for her act of compassion in wiping the face of Jesus on the way to Calvary, leaving His image imprinted on the cloth (the Veil of Veronica), as recounted in longstanding devotional accounts though not mentioned in Scripture—the parish serves a large suburban community in western Fairfax County.

Established in 1989 amid rapid growth in the area, the parish initially held Masses in local schools before dedicating its current church building in 1996. Saint Veronica Catholic School opened in 2003. As of December 19, 2025, the parish offers extensive ministries, including religious education, youth programs, and charitable outreach.

The parish community fosters devotion to Saint Veronica through celebration of her memorial on July 12 and reflection on acts of compassion.

History

Saint Veronica Parish was established in 1989 by Bishop John R. Keating of the Diocese of Arlington to serve the expanding Catholic population in Chantilly and surrounding areas.

Initial Masses were celebrated in public schools. The current church building was dedicated in 1996. Saint Veronica Catholic School opened in 2003.

The parish has grown significantly, reflecting the development of the region.

School

Saint Veronica Catholic School (pre-K through grade 8) was founded in 2003, providing faith-integrated education.

The school emphasizes academic excellence and spiritual formation.

Special features

• Active family and youth ministries
• Charitable outreach and community service programs

Architecture

The church building, dedicated in 1996, reflects late twentieth-century design suited to large suburban congregations.

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 Veronica holding the veil with the Holy Face of Jesus, a common iconographic theme derived from longstanding Catholic tradition.

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.