Corpus Christi breaks ground for a new rectory and parish offices

Catholic Herald Staff Report

Fr. Michael G. Taylor (center), pastor, leads the March 17 groundbreaking for a new rectory and offices at Corpus Christi Church in Aldie, flanked by (from left) Jody and Rich Bonet of Castlemen Carpentry; Fr. Charles Merkle, parochial vicar; and Bonnie Vancheri, diocesan construction manager. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

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Fr. Michael G. Taylor, pastor, blesses the ground March 17 where the future rectory and church office will be built adjacent to Corpus Christi Church in Aldie. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

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Before too long, the clergy and faithful at Corpus Christi Church in Aldie can enjoy spending a little less time driving U.S. Route 50 than they do now.

Currently, the parish office sits in an office park in South Riding, four-plus miles down the often-busy road from where congregants gather for worship in Aldie. Parish leaders broke ground March 17 for construction of a new parish office and rectory on land adjacent to the new, gothic-style church in southeastern Loudoun County that was dedicated last May. According to Father Michael G. Taylor, pastor, Castleman Construction estimates that, with the work underway this month, the buildings will be complete within six months.

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