150 years ago the Catholic Faith found a home in Arlington with St. Malachy Church, now St. Agnes. This anniversary recognizes the contributions of all the parishes that have served Arlington over the years—St. Malachy, St. Agnes, St. Camillus, St. James, St. Jerome, and the Immaculate Conception—and the people of God who have been the heartbeat of the community. "A faith that saw much growth and good works over the last century and a half: a faith that has developed in response to new trends and a community that has never forgotten the importance of worship and service."
Get Involved! Help us plan speaking events, safe social gatherings, community service projects, and more during our 150th-year celebration. See a staff member at our Kick-Off reception, after Mass, or email us. If you have any stories or mementos you’d like to share about your faith journey, we’d love to hear from you!

#150yearsofcatholicism Kick-off
Feast of St. Agnes, 
Patron Saint of Young Girls, Chastity, and the children of Mary
Friday, January 21st, Holy Hour 6:30 PM at Saint Agnes. Join us in person or via live stream for Eucharistic Adoration, Music, and start the Novena. Holy Hour followed by a reception in Hope Hall/Lower Church. 

Saint Agnes Novena, January 21st - January 29th, to pray at home. 
“Novena” is derived from the Latin word for nine, or “novem.” Typically, a novena refers to nine days of prayer, asking God for a specific intention, often through a Saint’s intercession.

Begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. 

O glorious St. Agnes, You served God in humility and confidence on earth and are now in the enjoyment of His beatific Vision in heaven because you persevered till death and gained the crown of eternal life. Remember now the dangers that 
surround me in the vale of tears, and intercede for me in my needs and troubles.
Amen. 
(Insert your intention) 
Saint Agnes, pray for us. 
Conclude with the Our Father, a Hail Mary and
Glory Be to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be a world without end. 
Amen. 

Deepening Our Faith, The Creed Series
#150yearsofcatholicism
Starting on February 2nd at 6:30 PM in Hope Hall
Born at the Council of Nicaea in the Fourth Century after intense, theological debates, this formal statement of faith is the foundation of both eastern and western Christianity. Fr. Marc and Dr. Dorie Mansen (Professor in the Theology Department of Merrimack College) will lead a discussion on the “ancient and ever new” Christian doctrine.