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'''Saint John the Beloved Catholic Church''' is a territorial parish in the [[Diocese of Arlington]], located in McLean, Virginia. Dedicated to [[ | '''Saint John the Beloved Catholic Church''' is a territorial parish in the [[Diocese of Arlington]], located in McLean, Virginia. Dedicated to [[Saint John the Beloved]], the disciple whom Jesus loved, author of the Fourth Gospel and Revelation according to Catholic tradition, and patron of theologians and writers—the parish serves an affluent suburban community in northern Fairfax County. It operates Saint John the Beloved Academy (pre-K through grade 8). | ||
Established in 1959 amid postwar growth, the parish initially celebrated Masses in local schools before dedicating its current church in 1967. As of December 20, 2025, Saint John the Beloved offers daily Masses, perpetual adoration, and ministries emphasizing faith formation and charitable service. | Established in 1959 amid postwar growth, the parish initially celebrated Masses in local schools before dedicating its current church in 1967. As of December 20, 2025, Saint John the Beloved offers daily Masses, perpetual adoration, and ministries emphasizing faith formation and charitable service. | ||
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==Art and devotional features== | ==Art and devotional features== | ||
The parish includes devotional spaces for Our Lady of Fatima and Saint Joseph. | The parish includes devotional spaces for [[Our Lady of Fatima]] and [[Saint Joseph]]. | ||
Specific details on stained glass or other artwork are limited in publicly available sources. | Specific details on stained glass or other artwork are limited in publicly available sources. | ||