Saint James in The News

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September 3, 2025-Parishioners Andrew and Megan Ronnfeldt received a special marriage blessing from Pope Leo XIV just ahead of their first wedding anniversary. They were married at Saint James September 2024. The blessing took place at Saint Peter’s on September 3rd. Megan, a proud U.S. Navy veteran and graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, presented Pope Leo with a U.S. Navy coin as well as one of our new Saint James Catholic Church car magnets!

By Saint James Parish Communications

October 30, 2024 – In celebration of National Vocations Awareness week starting Sunday, November 3, 2024, The Catholic Diocese of Arlington created a video showing a day in the life of a Catholic priest featuring our own Father John Paul Heisler. Click here to watch.

Courtesy Diocese of Arlington

May 30, 2024 – St. James School in Falls Church has seen three generations of the Lauby family. Both the mother and daughter have taught at St. James. Natalie, the daughter, is now the music teacher. Her sons now attend the school. Click here to read the full article.

Zoey Maraist | Arlington Catholic Herald

October 21, 2022 – Trivia Night at Saint James to benefit Catholic Charities.

Courtesy Ann Augherton | Arlington Catholic Herald

December 15, 2021 – Parish Profile in the Arlington Catholic Herald

Courtesy Arlington Catholic Herald