Diocese of Arlington (CDA)
Inova Fairfax Hospital Ministry

Our Mission
The first chaplain, Fr. Paul Wynants, believed that the mission of a Catholic hospital chaplain was to be a “Mission of Presence” to all those who were in the hospital, which goes beyond just offering the sacraments to patients. This idea continues today within the CDA Hospital Ministry - click below to learn more about our mission.

Our History
Inova Fairfax Hospital has had a full-time Catholic Chaplain since 1982. What started out with just one priest over 40 years ago has grown into a Diocesan Ministry with 5 staff members and a number of volunteers. Click below to learn more about our history.

Current Chaplains & Staff
Today, the CDA Hospital Ministry has 5 staff members and a number of volunteers who serve to support those who are sick and suffering. Click below to learn more about our staff.

CDA Parishes & Health Facilities
If you are in a health facility within the Diocese of Arlington (hospital, assisted/nursing home, hospice), there is usually a parish that supports that facility. Click below to see a sortable table of those health facilities and the associated parishes.

Saints for the Suffering
Although there are many patron saints for various situations and illnesses, there are a number of holy men and women who hold a special place in the CDA Hospital Ministry. Click below to read more about each saint.

Quotes from Scripture & Saints
Our Hospital Ministry booklet contains some inspirational quotes from Scripture and holy saints. Click below to see these and other quotes.

Testimonials about Hospital Ministry
Throughout the history of the CDA Hospital Ministy, there have been beautiful stories of physical, mental or spiritual healing. We want to gather these stories into one place so that other people may be inspired by them. If you would like to enter your own testimonial, or to read what others have said, please click below.

Survey to Improve Our Outreach
In an attempt to reach those who are sick and suffering outside of Inova Fairfax Hospital, we have created this website and accounts on Facebook and YouTube. Hopefully, we have posted items that are useful to you, but we need your help to know what else you would like to see. Click below to take this survey.