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'''Saint Luke Catholic Church''' is a territorial parish in the [[Diocese of Arlington]], located in McLean, Virginia. Dedicated to [[Luke the Evangelist|Saint Luke the Evangelist]], the physician and companion of Saint Paul, traditionally regarded as author of the third Gospel and Acts of the Apostles—the parish serves a suburban community in northern Fairfax County. It operates Saint Luke Catholic School (pre-K through grade 8).
'''Saint Luke Catholic Church''' is a territorial parish in the [[Diocese of Arlington]], located in McLean, Virginia. Dedicated to [[Saint Luke the Evangelist]], the physician and companion of [[Saint Paul]], traditionally regarded as author of the third Gospel and Acts of the Apostles—the parish serves a suburban community in northern Fairfax County. It operates Saint Luke Catholic School (pre-K through grade 8).


Established in 1961 from territory of Saint John the Beloved Parish in McLean, the parish initially celebrated Masses in Franklin Sherman Elementary School. The current church was dedicated in 1983. As of December 20, 2025, Saint Luke offers a variety of liturgical music programs, faith formation, and outreach ministries.
Established in 1961 from territory of [[St. John the Beloved (Diocese of Arlington)|Saint John the Beloved Parish]] in McLean, the parish initially celebrated Masses in Franklin Sherman Elementary School. The current church was dedicated in 1983. As of December 20, 2025, Saint Luke offers a variety of liturgical music programs, faith formation, and outreach ministries.


The parish community reflects its patron's legacy through emphasis on healing, evangelization, and care for the needy.
The parish community reflects its patron's legacy through emphasis on healing, evangelization, and care for the needy.