St. Isidore the Farmer Catholic Church (Diocese of Arlington): Difference between revisions

|ParishWebsite=https://stisidorethefarmer.org/

|ParishEmailAddress=office@stisidorethefarmer.org

'''Saint Isidore the Farmer Catholic Church''' is a territorial parish in the [[Diocese of Arlington]], located in Midland, Virginia. Dedicated to [[Isidore the Farmer|Saint Isidore the Farmer]], the twelfth-century Spanish laborer canonized in 1622 and venerated as patron of farmers, rural communities, and laborers—the parish serves a primarily rural area in Fauquier County, encompassing parts of Warrenton, Catlett, and surrounding farmland.

Established in 2001 to accommodate Catholic growth in southern Fauquier County, the parish initially celebrated Masses in local schools and facilities before dedicating its current church building in 2009. As of December 20, 2025, Saint Isidore the Farmer offers regular liturgies and ministries focused on family life, agricultural blessings, and community service.

The parish community honors its patron through annual celebrations on May 15 and promotes devotion to rural Catholic life.

Saint Isidore the Farmer Parish was canonically erected in 2001 by Bishop Paul S. Loverde of the [[Diocese of Arlington]] to serve Catholics in the expanding rural and exurban areas of southern Fauquier County.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/jubilee/our-diocese/our-history/parish-history-profiles/saint-isidore-the-farmer/ |title=Saint Isidore the Farmer |publisher=Catholic Diocese of Arlington |access-date=December 20, 2025}}</ref>

Initial Masses were held in public schools and borrowed spaces. Land was acquired, and the current church was dedicated in 2009.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://stisidorethefarmer.org/parish-history |title=Parish History |publisher=Saint Isidore the Farmer Catholic Church |access-date=December 20, 2025}}</ref>

The parish has grown with the community, developing ministries suited to its rural character.

* Annual blessings of fields, animals, and equipment reflecting the patron's agricultural patronage

* Rural setting fostering community events tied to farming seasons

The church building, dedicated in 2009, features contemporary design suited to a rural parish community.

Specific details on stained glass windows, statues, sculptures, or other interior artwork are limited in publicly available sources. Devotional elements typically include representations of Saint Isidore the Farmer, often portraying him with agricultural tools and angels assisting in his work, as per hagiographic tradition.