Precious Blood (Diocese of Arlington)

Precious Blood Catholic Church
Dedication:	Precious Blood of Jesus
Venerated Saints:	None specified
Diocese:	Diocese of Arlington
Deanery:	Deanery 6
Address:	14816 13th Avenue, Culpeper, VA 22701
Coordinates:	38.7667, -77.0833
City:	Culpeper, VA
Subdivision:	Virginia
Country:	United States
County:	Culpeper County
Website:	https://www.pbcconline.com
Founded:	1974
School:	Yes
Email:	office@pbcconline.com

Precious Blood Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Arlington, located in Culpeper, Virginia. Dedicated to the Precious Blood of Jesus—the devotion to the Blood shed by Christ in His Passion as the price of redemption and source of grace—the parish serves the Catholic community in Culpeper County and surrounding areas.

Established in 1974 to meet the needs of a growing Catholic population in the region, the parish initially celebrated Masses in borrowed facilities before dedicating its current church in 1983. As of December 18, 2025, Precious Blood continues to offer standard pastoral ministries, including religious education, youth programs, and charitable outreach.

The parish community fosters devotion to the Precious Blood through liturgical celebrations and prayer, particularly during the month of July, traditionally dedicated to this devotion.

History

Precious Blood Parish was established in 1974 by the Diocese of Arlington to serve Catholics in Culpeper and nearby areas.

Initial Masses were held in local schools and other venues. The current church building was dedicated in 1983.

The parish has grown with the community, providing sacramental and formative ministries.

Special features

• Emphasis on devotion to the Precious Blood of Jesus, with observances during July
• Active religious education and youth ministries
• Community service and charitable initiatives

Architecture

The church building, dedicated in 1983, reflects late twentieth-century design suited to communal worship.

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 18, 2025. Devotional elements typically include representations of the Precious Blood of Jesus, often portraying the Crucified Christ with emphasis on the Blood from His wounds or chalice symbolism.

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.