St. Veronica Catholic Church (Diocese of Arlington)
| Saint Veronica Catholic Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Veronica |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Diocesan clergy |
| Venerated Saints: | Our Lady of Fatima |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Arlington |
| Deanery: | Deanery 3 |
| Address: | 3460 Centreville Road, Chantilly, VA 20151 |
| City: | Chantilly, VA |
| Subdivision: | Virginia |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Fairfax County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1989 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | office@stveronica.net |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
Saint Veronica Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Arlington, located in Chantilly, Virginia. Dedicated to Saint Veronica, the woman who, according to longstanding Catholic tradition, compassionately wiped the face of Jesus on the way to Calvary, leaving His image imprinted on the cloth (the Veil of Veronica)—the parish serves a large suburban community in western Fairfax County. It operates Saint Veronica Catholic School (K-8) and emphasizes family ministries, faith formation, and outreach.
Established in 1989 to meet the needs of rapid population growth in the Chantilly area, the parish initially held Masses in local schools before dedicating its current church building in 2002. As of December 19, 2025, Saint Veronica continues to offer multilingual liturgies, perpetual adoration, and extensive programs supporting spiritual growth and charitable service.
The parish community honors its patroness through devotions reflecting mercy and recognition of Christ's suffering face.
History
Saint Veronica Parish was canonically erected in 1989 by Bishop John R. Keating of the Diocese of Arlington to serve Catholics in the expanding Chantilly and South Riding areas.[1]
Initial Masses were celebrated in public schools until the current church was dedicated in 2002.[2]
Growth has led to expansions in facilities and ministries, including the establishment of Saint Veronica Catholic School.
School
Saint Veronica Catholic School provides education from kindergarten through grade 8, integrating Catholic faith formation with academic excellence.
The school supports the parish mission of nurturing young disciples in a Christ-centered environment.[3]
Special features
- Perpetual Eucharistic adoration chapel
- Multilingual Masses reflecting community diversity
- Active family and youth ministries
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar, dedicated in 2002, contains deposited relics as is customary in consecrated 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.
Architecture
The church building, dedicated in 2002, features contemporary design with spacious interiors accommodating large congregations in a suburban setting.
Art and devotional features
The parish includes devotional elements honoring Our Lady of Fatima, reflecting popular piety.
Specific details on stained glass windows, statues, or other interior artwork are limited in publicly available sources.
Related parishes
References
- ↑ "Parish History". Saint Veronica Catholic Church. https://www.stveronica.net/parish-history.
- ↑ "Parish History". Saint Veronica Catholic Church. https://www.stveronica.net/parish-history.
- ↑ "School". Saint Veronica Catholic Church. https://www.stveronica.net/school.