St. Mary of Sorrows (Fairfax, Virginia)

St. Mary of the Sorrows is a Catholic parish located in Fairfax, Virginia. It is part of the Diocese of Arlington. Although most of the parish's services are conducted at its primary worship center in Fairfax, the parish also celebrates several Masses each week at St. Mary's Historic Church in Fairfax Station, its original place of worship.[1] Harold Brown Jr., a CIA officer killed in Camp Chapman attack, was an active parishioner and taught elementary religious education classes.[2]

St. Mary of the Sorrows
St. Mary of the Sorrows main church in Kings Park West
St. Mary of Sorrows (Fairfax, Virginia) is located in Virginia
St. Mary of Sorrows (Fairfax, Virginia)
38°48′46.8″N 77°18′35.6″W / 38.813000°N 77.309889°W / 38.813000; -77.309889
LocationArlington, Virginia
CountryUnited States
DenominationCatholic
Websitestmaryofsorrows.org
History
Founded1838
DedicationOur Lady of the Sorrows
Architecture
Architectural typeColonial
Completed1860
Administration
DioceseArlington
Clergy
Bishop(s)Michael F. Burbidge
RectorRev. Thomas P. Vander Woude
Vicar(s)Rev. Keith D. Cummings, Rev Edwin Seh
Deacon(s)Deacon David Maurer, Deacon Jeffrey Meyers, Deacon Nick LaDuca

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References

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  1. ^ "History". stmaryofsorrows.org. Saint Mary of Sorrows. Retrieved 9 October 2018.
  2. ^ "CIA agent killed in bomb blast remembered as loving husband, father - Archdiocese of Baltimore". www.archbalt.org. Retrieved 2024-09-02.
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