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-'''Saint Brigid of Ireland Catholic Church''' is a territorial parish in the [[Diocese of Arlington]], located in Fairfax Station, Virginia. Dedicated to [[Brigid of Kildare|Saint Brigid of Ireland]] (also known as [[Saint Brigid of Kildare]]), the fifth-century abbess and one of Ireland's patron saints—venerated in Catholic tradition for her charity, miracles, and founding of monastic communities, as recounted in hagiographic accounts such as the ''Vita Brigitae'' by Cogitosus (seventh century)—the parish serves a suburban community in Fairfax County.
+'''Saint Brigid of Ireland Catholic Church''' is a territorial parish in the [[Diocese of Arlington]], located in Fairfax Station, Virginia. Dedicated to [[Saint Brigid of Ireland]] (also known as [[Saint Brigid of Kildare]]), the fifth-century abbess and one of Ireland's patron saints—venerated in Catholic tradition for her charity, miracles, and founding of monastic communities, as recounted in hagiographic accounts such as the ''Vita Brigitae'' by Cogitosus (seventh century)—the parish serves a suburban community in Fairfax County.
 Established in 1989 to accommodate growth in the area, the parish initially celebrated Masses in local facilities before dedicating its current church building. As of December 19, 2025, Saint Brigid of Ireland offers ministries focused on faith formation, family life, and charitable outreach.