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Catholic Churches in McLean, Virginia

St. John the Beloved Catholic Church

Diocese of Arlington

Directions

Address

6420 Linway Terrace
McLean, VA 22101

About St. John the Beloved Catholic Church

St. John the Beloved in McLean, Virginia stands out in the Diocese of Arlington for its unusually rich liturgical life: weekday Mass is offered twice daily at 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., and the parish maintains both Latin Ordinary Form Masses on weekday evenings and a solemn Sunday noon High Mass in Latin — typically running well over ninety minutes. Extended Eucharistic Adoration and one of the area's most accessible Confession schedules complete a parish built around three pillars: learning the faith, worship, and apostolic outreach.


St. John the Beloved Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in McLean, Virginia, part of the Diocese of Arlington. The parish offers Mass 18 times per week, including Sunday at 7:30 AM and 9 AM and 10:30 AM and 12 PM. Confession is available on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday. Eucharistic Adoration is offered — see schedule below. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

7:30 AM
9 AM
10:30 AM
12 PM(High Mass, often over 90 minutes, Novus Ordo on 4th Sundays)
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Monday

6:30 AM
8:30 AM
8 PM(Low Mass)
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Tuesday

6:30 AM
8:30 AM

Wednesday

6:30 AM
8:30 AM
8 PM(Latin, Novus Ordo)
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Thursday

6:30 AM
8:30 AM

Friday

6:30 AM
8:30 AM

Saturday

8:30 AM
5 PM

Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.

Confession Schedule

Wednesday

9 AM - 7 PMEvery hour at the top of the hour from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. so long as there are penitents.

Friday

9 AM - 9:25 AMOnly on First Fridays after 8:30 a.m. Mass

Saturday

9 AM - 9:30 AMConfessions heard until line ends
3:30 PM - 4:30 PMConfessions heard until 4:30 or, if necessary, the line ends

Eucharistic Adoration

Sunday: 2 PM - 5 PM
Monday: 7 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 7 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 10 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday: 7 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 7 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 5 PM - 11:55 PM (First Fridays - Overnight Adoration until 7:45AM Saturday)
Saturday: 12 AM - 7:45 AM (Saturdays following 1st Fridays)

Programs & Ministries

Faith Formation & Religious Education

Faith Formation

Prayer Groups

Prayer Group

Men's Groups

Men's Group

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at St. John the Beloved Catholic Church?

St. John the Beloved Catholic Church Mass times: Sunday at 7:30 AM, 9 AM, 10:30 AM, 12 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

When is confession at St. John the Beloved Catholic Church?

St. John the Beloved Catholic Church confession times: Wednesday 9 AM - 7 PM; Friday 9 AM - 9:25 AM; Saturday 9 AM - 9:30 AM, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. John the Beloved Catholic Church?

Yes, St. John the Beloved Catholic Church celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Does St. John the Beloved Catholic Church have daily Mass?

Yes, St. John the Beloved Catholic Church offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 8 PM.

Where is St. John the Beloved Catholic Church located?

St. John the Beloved Catholic Church is located at 6420 Linway Terrace, McLean, VA 22101. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.

Does St. John the Beloved Catholic Church have Eucharistic Adoration?

Yes, St. John the Beloved Catholic Church offers Eucharistic Adoration. Schedule: Sunday 2 PM - 5 PM; Monday 7 AM - 5 PM; Tuesday 7 AM - 5 PM; Wednesday 10 AM - 7:30 PM; Thursday 7 AM - 5 PM; Friday 7 AM - 5 PM, 5 PM - 11:55 PM; Saturday 12 AM - 7:45 AM.