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{{Parish | |||
|Dedication=Saint Anthony of Padua | |||
|VeneratedSaints=Our Lady of Fatima, Saint Joseph | |||
|Dedication= | |ShortName=Saint Anthony Catholic Church | ||
|ShortName= | |ParishLocation=38.9314, -77.1722 | ||
|ParishLocation=38. | |MailingAddress=3301 Glen Carlyn Road, Falls Church, VA 22041 | ||
|MailingAddress= | |||
|Diocese=Diocese of Arlington | |Diocese=Diocese of Arlington | ||
|Deanery=Deanery 2 | |||
|City=Falls Church, VA | |City=Falls Church, VA | ||
|County=Fairfax County | |||
|AdministrativeSubdivision=Virginia | |AdministrativeSubdivision=Virginia | ||
|Country=United States | |Country=United States | ||
|ParishWebsite=https://www.stanthonyparish.org | |ParishWebsite=https://www.stanthonyparish.org/ | ||
|ParishFounded= | |ParishFounded=1947 | ||
|ParishSchool=Yes | |ParishSchool=Yes | ||
|ParishEmailAddress=office@stanthonyparish.org | |ParishEmailAddress=office@stanthonyparish.org | ||
|ParishImage=Generic church icon.jpg | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Saint Anthony Catholic Church''' is a territorial parish in the [[Diocese of Arlington]], located in Falls Church, Virginia. Dedicated to [[Anthony of Padua|Saint Anthony of Padua]], the thirteenth-century Portuguese Franciscan priest and Doctor of the Church renowned for his eloquent preaching, miracles, and devotion to the poor—the parish serves a diverse urban-suburban community. It operates Saint Anthony Catholic School (pre-K through grade 8). | |||
Established in 1947 amid postwar growth in Fairfax County, the parish initially celebrated Masses in local facilities before dedicating its current church in 1964. As of December 19, 2025, Saint Anthony continues to offer multilingual liturgies, strong faith formation, and ministries reflecting Franciscan charism, including outreach to the needy. | |||
The parish community honors its patron through annual celebrations on June 13 and promotes evangelization through word and service. | |||
==History== | |||
Saint Anthony Parish was established in 1947 by Bishop Peter L. Ireton of the Diocese of Richmond to serve Catholics in the growing Falls Church area.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.stanthonyparish.org/parish-history |title=Parish History |publisher=Saint Anthony Catholic Church |access-date=December 19, 2025}}</ref> | |||
Initial Masses were held in public buildings until the current church was dedicated in 1964.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.stanthonyparish.org/parish-history |title=Parish History |publisher=Saint Anthony Catholic Church |access-date=December 19, 2025}}</ref> | |||
The parish joined the newly erected Diocese of Arlington in 1974. Growth has included school expansions and diverse ministries. | |||
==School== | |||
Saint Anthony Catholic School serves pre-K through grade 8, providing faith-integrated education. | |||
The school supports the parish mission of forming young disciples.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.stanthonyparish.org/school |title=School |publisher=Saint Anthony Catholic Church |access-date=December 19, 2025}}</ref> | |||
==Special features== | |||
* Multilingual Masses reflecting community diversity | |||
* Active outreach ministries inspired by Saint Anthony's care for the poor | |||
* Devotions to Our Lady of Fatima and Saint Joseph | |||
==Relics== | |||
According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar contains deposited relics, as is customary in dedicated churches. Specific details regarding the saints associated with these relics are not publicly documented in available sources. This follows common practice where first-class relics, often of martyrs, are sealed within the altar. | |||
==Architecture== | |||
The church building, dedicated in 1964, reflects mid-twentieth-century design suited to suburban growth. | |||
==Art and devotional features== | |||
The parish includes devotional elements honoring Our Lady of Fatima and Saint Joseph. | |||
Specific details on stained glass windows, statues, or other interior artwork are limited in publicly available sources. | |||
==Related parishes== | |||
==References== | |||
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[[Category:Parishes in Virginia]] | |||
[[Category:Parishes in Diocese of Arlington]] | |||
[[Category:Parishes in United States]] | |||
[[Category:Parishes founded in 1940s]] | |||
[[Category:Parishes built in Modern architecture]] | |||