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'''Saint Anthony Catholic Church''' is a territorial parish in the [[Diocese of Arlington]], located in Falls Church, Virginia. Dedicated to [[ | '''Saint Anthony Catholic Church''' is a territorial parish in the [[Diocese of Arlington]], located in Falls Church, Virginia. Dedicated to [[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. | 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. | ||