St. Rita
Archdiocese of Arlington
About St. Rita
St. Rita Parish is a Roman Rite Catholic church located in Alexandria, Virginia, within the Diocese of Arlington. The parish is named after Saint Rita of Cascia, an Italian widow and Augustinian nun who lived from 1381 to 1457. She is recognized as the patron saint of impossible causes, difficult marriages, and parenthood.
The parish offers 15 Masses weekly, including 5 on Sundays. Confession is available at 9 scheduled times. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is also offered, with 6 scheduled times. Masses are celebrated in both Latin and Spanish.
St. Rita is a Roman Catholic parish in Alexandria, Virginia, part of the Archdiocese of Arlington. The parish offers Mass 15 times per week, including Sunday at 7 AM and 8 AM and 9:15 AM and 11 AM and 1 PM. Confession is available on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Eucharistic Adoration is offered — see schedule below. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
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Confession Schedule
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Eucharistic Adoration
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at St. Rita? ▼
St. Rita Mass times: Sunday at 7 AM, 8 AM, 9:15 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
When is confession at St. Rita? ▼
St. Rita confession times: Sunday 12:30 PM - 1 PM; Monday 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM; Tuesday 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM; Wednesday 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM; Thursday 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM; Friday 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM; Saturday 8:30 AM - 9 AM, 4 PM - 5 PM, 7 PM - 7:30 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Rita? ▼
Yes, St. Rita celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.
Does St. Rita have daily Mass? ▼
Yes, St. Rita offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 7 AM, 7:30 PM.
Where is St. Rita located? ▼
St. Rita is located at 3815 Russell Road, Alexandria, VA 22305. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.
Does St. Rita have Eucharistic Adoration? ▼
Yes, St. Rita offers Eucharistic Adoration. Schedule: Monday 6:30 PM - 7:25 PM; Tuesday 6:30 PM - 7:25 PM; Wednesday 6:30 PM - 7:25 PM; Thursday 6:30 PM - 7:25 PM; Friday 8 PM - 11:55 PM; Saturday 12 AM - 8 AM.
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