St. John the Evangelist (Diocese of Arlington)

Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church
Dedication:	Saint John the Evangelist
Venerated Saints:	None specified
Diocese:	Diocese of Arlington
Deanery:	Deanery 6
Address:	271 Winchester Street, Warrenton, VA 20186
Coordinates:	38.7167, -77.8000
City:	Warrenton, VA
Subdivision:	Virginia
Country:	United States
County:	Fauquier County
Website:	https://sjeva.org
Founded:	1888
School:	Yes
Email:	office@sjeva.org

Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Arlington, located in Warrenton, Virginia. Dedicated to Saint John the Evangelist—the Beloved Disciple who rested on Christ's breast at the Last Supper (John 13:23–25), stood beneath the Cross (John 19:26–27), and is traditionally regarded as the author of the Fourth Gospel, three epistles, and the Book of Revelation—the parish serves Catholics in Fauquier County and surrounding areas.

The parish traces its origins to 1888, with the current church building dedicated in 1928. As of December 19, 2025, Saint John the Evangelist offers regular Masses and ministries supporting faith formation and community outreach in a rural county seat setting.

The parish community fosters devotion to its patron through celebration of his feast on December 27 and reflection on his Gospel's emphasis on divine love and witness to Christ.

History

Saint John the Evangelist Parish was established in 1888 by the Diocese of Richmond (predecessor to the Diocese of Arlington for this area until 1974).

The current church building was dedicated in 1928.

The parish has historically served Catholics in Warrenton and Fauquier County, maintaining a focus on sacramental life and community support.

Special features

• Service to the county seat community in Warrenton
• Ministries supporting faith formation and local outreach

Architecture

The church building, dedicated in 1928, reflects early twentieth-century design typical of rural parishes.

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 John the Evangelist, often portraying him as the young disciple at the Last Supper or with an eagle (his traditional symbol).

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.