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'''Saint William of York Catholic Church''' is a territorial parish in the [[Diocese of Arlington]], located in Stafford, Virginia. Dedicated to Saint William of York, the twelfth-century Archbishop of York known for his piety, exile, and restoration—canonized in 1226 by Pope Honorius III—the parish operates Saint William of York Catholic School (pre-K through grade 8) and serves a growing suburban community.
'''Saint William of York Catholic Church''' is a territorial parish in the [[Diocese of Arlington]], located in Stafford, Virginia. Dedicated to [[Saint William of York]], the twelfth-century Archbishop of York known for his piety, exile, and restoration—canonized in 1226 by Pope Honorius III—the parish operates Saint William of York Catholic School (pre-K through grade 8) and serves a growing suburban community.


Established in 1978 to accommodate population growth in Stafford County, the parish initially celebrated Masses in local facilities before dedicating its current church building. As of December 19, 2025, Saint William of York offers extensive ministries, including religious education, youth programs, and charitable outreach.
Established in 1978 to accommodate population growth in Stafford County, the parish initially celebrated Masses in local facilities before dedicating its current church building. As of December 19, 2025, Saint William of York offers extensive ministries, including religious education, youth programs, and charitable outreach.