Saint Gabriel Mission (Diocese of Arlington)
| Saint Gabriel Mission | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Gabriel the Archangel |
| Venerated Saints: | None specified |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Arlington |
| Deanery: | Deanery 5 |
| Address: | 9300 Stonewall Road, Manassas, VA 20110 (shared with All Saints) |
| Coordinates: | 38.9167, -77.2167 |
| City: | Manassas, VA |
| Subdivision: | Virginia |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Prince William County |
| Website: | https://allsaintsva.org/about-us/st-gabriel-mission |
| Founded: | Unknown |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | , , |
Saint Gabriel Mission is a mission church in the Diocese of Arlington, serving the Hispanic Catholic community in Manassas, Virginia. Dedicated to Saint Gabriel the Archangel, the messenger of God who announced the Incarnation to the Blessed Virgin Mary (Luke 1:26–38)—venerated in Catholic tradition as patron of communications, messengers, and postal workers—the mission provides liturgies and ministries primarily in Spanish.
Operating under the administration of All Saints Parish in Manassas, the mission offers Masses and sacramental preparation in Spanish. Saint Gabriel Mission continues to support the spiritual needs of the Hispanic faithful in the area, with celebrations including the feast of Saint Gabriel on September 29 (shared with Saints Michael and Raphael).
The mission reflects the diocese's outreach to diverse linguistic communities.
History
Specific details on the founding date and early history of Saint Gabriel Mission are limited in publicly available sources. It functions as a mission of All Saints Parish in Manassas, providing Spanish-language pastoral care.[1]
The mission supports Hispanic Catholics through Masses, catechesis, and community events.
Special features
- Liturgies and ministries primarily in Spanish
- Service to the Hispanic community in Manassas
Architecture
The mission utilizes shared facilities with All Saints Parish; specific details on a dedicated building are limited in publicly available sources.
Art and devotional features
Specific details on stained glass windows, statues, sculptures, or other devotional artwork are limited in publicly available sources as of December 19, 2025. Devotional elements typically include representations of Saint Gabriel the Archangel, often portraying him with a lily or trumpet, announcing to Mary.
Relics
As a mission utilizing shared facilities, information on deposited altar relics is unavailable in publicly documented sources.
Related parishes
- All Saints Catholic Church (Manassas, Virginia) (mother parish)
References
- ↑ "St. Gabriel Mission". All Saints Catholic Church. https://allsaintsva.org/about-us/st-gabriel-mission.