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'''Saint Bernadette Catholic Church''' is a territorial parish in the [[Diocese of Arlington]], located in Springfield, Virginia. Dedicated to [[ | '''Saint Bernadette Catholic Church''' is a territorial parish in the [[Diocese of Arlington]], located in Springfield, Virginia. Dedicated to [[Saint Bernadette Soubirous]], the nineteenth-century [[France|French]] visionary of the [[Lourdes]] apparitions—canonized in 1933 by Pope Pius XI for her humility, obedience, and witness to the [[Immaculate Conception]]—the parish operates Saint Bernadette Catholic School (pre-K through grade 8) and emphasizes Marian devotion, particularly to Our Lady of Lourdes. | ||
Established in 1963 to serve the growing Catholic population in Springfield, the parish initially celebrated Masses in local facilities before dedicating its current church building. As of December 19, 2025, Saint Bernadette offers extensive ministries, including religious education, youth programs, and charitable outreach. | Established in 1963 to serve the growing Catholic population in Springfield, the parish initially celebrated Masses in local facilities before dedicating its current church building. As of December 19, 2025, Saint Bernadette offers extensive ministries, including religious education, youth programs, and charitable outreach. | ||