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'''Saint John Bosco Catholic Church''' is a territorial parish in the [[Diocese of Arlington]], located in Woodstock, Virginia. Dedicated to [[John Bosco|Saint John Bosco]], the nineteenth-century Italian priest and founder of the Salesian Society—canonized in 1934 by Pope Pius XI and venerated for his work with youth, preventive educational system, and devotion to Mary Help of Christians—the parish serves Catholics in Shenandoah County and surrounding rural areas. | '''Saint John Bosco Catholic Church''' is a territorial parish in the [[Diocese of Arlington]], located in Woodstock, Virginia. Dedicated to [[John Bosco|Saint John Bosco]], the nineteenth-century Italian priest and founder of the Salesian Society—canonized in 1934 by [[Pope Pius XI]] and venerated for his work with youth, preventive educational system, and devotion to Mary Help of Christians—the parish serves Catholics in Shenandoah County and surrounding rural areas. | ||
Established in 1956 to meet the pastoral needs of the growing Catholic population in the Shenandoah Valley, the parish initially held Masses in local facilities before dedicating its church building. As of December 19, 2025, Saint John Bosco continues to offer ministries focused on faith formation, youth programs, and community outreach, including administration of the mission Our Lady of the Shenandoah in Basye. | Established in 1956 to meet the pastoral needs of the growing Catholic population in the Shenandoah Valley, the parish initially held Masses in local facilities before dedicating its church building. As of December 19, 2025, Saint John Bosco continues to offer ministries focused on faith formation, youth programs, and community outreach, including administration of the mission [[Our Lady of the Shenandoah Mission (Diocese of Arlington)|Our Lady of the Shenandoah]] in Basye. | ||
The parish community fosters devotion to its patron through celebration of his feast on January 31 and reflection on his charism of joyful education and care for young people. | The parish community fosters devotion to its patron through celebration of his feast on January 31 and reflection on his charism of joyful education and care for young people. | ||