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Gaelic Mass honors St. Patrick

Catholic Herald Staff Report

3/13/24

Members of the Col. John Fitzgerald Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians pose for a photo at St. James Church in Falls Church following the annual Gaelic Mass March 11. KERRY NEVINS | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

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Girls perform traditional Irish dances at St. James Church in Falls Church March 11. KERRY NEVINS | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

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St. Patrick’s Day-themed decorations and food add to the festive atmosphere at a reception following the annual Gaelic Mass in Honor of St. Patrick. KERRY NEVINS | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

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Performers participate in traditional Irish step dances at St. James Parish in Falls Church March 11. KERRY NEVINS | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

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The annual Gaelic Mass in Honor of St. Patrick was celebrated by Father M. Valentine Keveny from County Mayo, Ireland, at St. James Church in Falls Church March 11.

The Mass and reception were organized and hosted by the Col. John Fitzgerald Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, an Irish Catholic fraternal organization.

Gaelic Mass honors St. Patrick

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