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Anonymous wrote:I suppose I’m looking for an area that is generally Catholic and small/close. Similarly to how Jewish people have areas of Brooklyn, Baltimore and most all of Kemp Mill, I was wondering if there is something like that but for Catholics? I have many friends that live in Kemp Mill and I think it’s so nice how all the neighbors are celebrating the same traditions and holy days as each other.


I’m aware this could go in several forums (religion, real estate, etc).

I don't think you understand Jewish communities. It's important for observant Jews to live close together, since they don't drive on the Sabbath. Catholics have no such limitation.

There are catholics everywhere around here - look at how many parochial schools there are in Nova. Maybe ask your parish priest for suggestions of particularly small pockets?

Yes, living within walking distance of a synagogue is important for observant Jews. The side effect is a close-knit community. What's wrong with others also wanting a close-knit community?

Nothing wrong with it, but it will be harder to find without something forcing people to live close together.

Nah, in some areas where there is a strong parish and a neighborhood that is easily walkable, the neighborhood community has grown naturally. If the parish is located on a highway or major road without some sort of "backyard" access, a Catholic neighborhood isn't going to develop, no matter what.

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Anonymous wrote:Our Lady of Good Council in Vienna

St Agnes in Arlington

St Lukes and St Johns in McLean

St John the Apostle in Leesburg

Interesting, I can see St Agnes's cross from my house. I would not have described my neighborhood as Catholic. I mean obviously there are people who send their kids to the school, but they are far outnumbered by the rest of us.

OP is not referring to neighborhoods but communities of Catholics around a church. Your neighborhood is more old hippy/nouveau riche.

OP wants a place where "all the neighbors are celebrating the same traditions and holy days as each other." Sounds like a neighborhood.

I'd be looking at parish websites for the churches listed above to try to get an idea of whether they have active groups and subgroups that would suit you. Some maybe great for young families and not so much for others. Some may be great for Spanish speakers and not for English speakers etc. I would definitely exclude any without its own school though.

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Anonymous wrote:Our Lady of Good Council in Vienna

St Agnes in Arlington

St Lukes and St Johns in McLean

St John the Apostle in Leesburg

Interesting, I can see St Agnes's cross from my house. I would not have described my neighborhood as Catholic. I mean obviously there are people who send their kids to the school, but they are far outnumbered by the rest of us.

OP is not referring to neighborhoods but communities of Catholics around a church. Your neighborhood is more old hippy/nouveau riche.

I'm a St. Agnes parishioner and would not consider St. Agnes to be what OP describes.

Virginia is not historically a catholic state, it was mainly settled by Protestants. I think you would have to look for a community that has gathered around a church in the nova area.

Kensington, MD around Holy Redeemer is very catholic and politically conservative.

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Anonymous wrote:Our Lady of Good Council in Vienna

St Agnes in Arlington

St Lukes and St Johns in McLean

St John the Apostle in Leesburg

Interesting, I can see St Agnes's cross from my house. I would not have described my neighborhood as Catholic. I mean obviously there are people who send their kids to the school, but they are far outnumbered by the rest of us.

OP is not referring to neighborhoods but communities of Catholics around a church. Your neighborhood is more old hippy/nouveau riche.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I suppose I’m looking for an area that is generally Catholic and small/close. Similarly to how Jewish people have areas of Brooklyn, Baltimore and most all of Kemp Mill, I was wondering if there is something like that but for Catholics? I have many friends that live in Kemp Mill and I think it’s so nice how all the neighbors are celebrating the same traditions and holy days as each other.


I’m aware this could go in several forums (religion, real estate, etc).

I don't think you understand Jewish communities. It's important for observant Jews to live close together, since they don't drive on the Sabbath. Catholics have no such limitation.

There are catholics everywhere around here - look at how many parochial schools there are in Nova. Maybe ask your parish priest for suggestions of particularly small pockets?

Yes, living within walking distance of a synagogue is important for observant Jews. The side effect is a close-knit community. What's wrong with others also wanting a close-knit community?

Nothing wrong with it, but it will be harder to find without something forcing people to live close together.

Anonymous wrote:St Leos Fairfax

I'm not sure if there is a community of tight knit Catholics there, but it is a good parish, reasonably traditional but diverse with Hispanics and Filipinos in addition to the majority white parishioners. I've visited friends that live near there, and one thing I noticed is that you can hear the church bells ring at certain hours of the day. Traditionally, this used to be a reminder for farmers and others to stop and pray the Angelus prayer before continuing with their work.

Basilica of St. Mary very smells and bells. There is a parish school.

I know a lot of Catholics who go to good counsel in Vienna.

Anonymous wrote:Our Lady of Good Council in Vienna

St Agnes in Arlington

St Lukes and St Johns in McLean

St John the Apostle in Leesburg

Interesting, I can see St Agnes's cross from my house. I would not have described my neighborhood as Catholic. I mean obviously there are people who send their kids to the school, but they are far outnumbered by the rest of us.

Trinity House Cafe in Leesburg provides a lot of communal Catholic activities.

I have a very pious friend who goes to St. Veronica’s in Chantilly. I am not sure if it is a community in the way the Hyattsville group is, but you might look into it.

St Mary of Sorrows in Fairfax. That's my mom's parish. Wow, what a tight knit supportive group of parishioners. All ages. My mom is in different groups - rosary, Bible study, even art classes. When someone is in crisis (ie dealing with a cancer diagnosis) everyone rallies around and helps. Its really quite beautiful.