St. Francis of Assisi (Diocese of Arlington)
| Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Francis of Assisi |
| Venerated Saints: | None specified |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Arlington |
| Deanery: | Deanery 5 |
| Address: | 18825 Fuller Heights Road, Triangle, VA 22172 |
| Coordinates: | 38.5500, -77.3333 |
| City: | Triangle, VA |
| Subdivision: | Virginia |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Prince William County |
| Website: | https://stfrncis.org |
| Founded: | Unknown |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | , , |
Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Arlington, located in Triangle, Virginia. Dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi, the thirteenth-century Italian friar and founder of the Franciscan Order—canonized in 1228 by Pope Gregory IX and venerated for his radical poverty, love of creation, and stigmata—the parish serves Catholics in the Triangle area near Marine Corps Base Quantico.
As of December 19, 2025, the parish offers standard pastoral ministries, including faith formation and community outreach. Specific details on the canonical erection date are not publicly documented in available diocesan or parish sources.
The parish community fosters devotion to its patron through celebration of his feast on October 4 and reflection on Franciscan spirituality.
History
Specific details on the founding date and early history of Saint Francis of Assisi Parish in Triangle are limited in publicly available diocesan and parish sources. It functions as an active parish serving the Triangle community, including areas within Marine Corps Base Quantico boundaries.
The parish participates in the broader mission of the Diocese of Arlington.
Special features
- Service to a community including military personnel near Quantico
- Ministries supporting faith formation and local needs
Architecture
Specific details on the architectural style or construction dates are limited in publicly available sources.
Art and devotional features
Specific details on stained glass windows, statues, sculptures, or other interior artwork are limited in publicly available sources as of December 19, 2025. Devotional elements typically include representations of Saint Francis of Assisi, often portraying him with animals, the stigmata, or in prayer, drawn from hagiographic tradition.
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.