Not even a mile from the banks of the Potomac River, Our Lady of Hope Church lies on the peripheries of the Arlington diocese. But it plays an essential role in the diocese’s Holy Year 2025 pilgrimage.
Located among Civil War historic sites — and eight miles from the franchise that invented Chick-fil-A sauce — St. Patrick Church in Fredericksburg is steeped in history.
All Catholics in the diocese have a home parish, but many don’t know that they have a second home — the Cathedral of St. Thomas
One of the crown jewels of the Arlington diocese is an easy drive west and an escape from the hustle and bustle of Northern Virginia.
Take a DIY pilgrimage to the eight Jubilee Year churches in the Arlington diocese. The Catholic Herald will help you navigate to each of the churches, read about the history and find the must-sees in the area.
Experiencing American Catholic history doesn’t get much better than a pilgrimage to the Basilica of St. Mary in Old Town Alexandria. The historic parish at
St. John Bosco Church in Woodstock and the attractions of the Shenandoah Valley offer one of the most scenic and historically rich pilgrimages in America.
As you approach Aldie on Route 50, a church spire gradually rises above the newly built housing complexes and data centers. It’s Corpus Christi Church,
The Northern Neck might not appear a vacation destination to some. But according to Father Andrew J. Heintz, parochial vicar of St. Paul Mission in
