St. Stephen, Martyr Catholic Church

St. Stephen, Martyr Catholic Church Beautiful Catholic Church located on South Battlefield Blvd. St. Under the pastoral care of Fr. Under the patronage of St.

Stephen, Martyr Roman Catholic Church is faithful to the fullness of the
teaching of the Catholic Church and dedicated to the new Evangelization
called for by Blessed John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI. Brian Rafferty, the parish has become one of the
fastest growing Catholic parishes in Virginia. Stephen,
the first deacon and martyr of the Church, we look to him as an example of living
faith

, loving service, vibrant witness, holiness and heroic virtue at the beginning
of the Third Christian Millennium.

Proclaim the Word of God as a Lector! Have you ever felt called to share God's Word with others? We are seeking dedicate...
06/17/2026

Proclaim the Word of God as a Lector! Have you ever felt called to share God's Word with others?
We are seeking dedicated volunteers to serve in our Lector Ministry and proclaim Sacred Scripture at daily, weekend, and holy day Masses. Fully initiated Catholics (confirmed and in good standing with the Church) are invited to consider this important ministry.

Please contact Lector Training Coordinator TJ Weber at [email protected]

Upper Room will be held tomorrow night and every 1st/3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm. All are welcome to worship with...
06/15/2026

Upper Room will be held tomorrow night and every 1st/3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm. All are welcome to worship with Spirit-filled prayer in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament.

The Search kicks off this week!
06/14/2026

The Search kicks off this week!

The Knights of Columbus will conduct a formal, dignified ceremony on Flag Day, this Sunday, after the 5:00pm Mass at the...
06/12/2026

The Knights of Columbus will conduct a formal, dignified ceremony on Flag Day, this Sunday, after the 5:00pm Mass at the Fire-pit. All are invited to bring flags to be retired that are no longer serviceable.

Infant and Pregnancy Loss Support Group meets tomorrow, June 12 and every second Friday of each month at 10:00-11:00am. ...
06/11/2026

Infant and Pregnancy Loss Support Group meets tomorrow, June 12 and every second Friday of each month at 10:00-11:00am. Childcare will be provided. This group is open to all who have experienced the loss of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth, abortion, injury, or illness.
St. Zelie Martin, patron saint of this beautiful ministry, pray for us!

St. Stephen Martyr will be starting a new Catholic Writers Guild. There will be some training in creative writing, as we...
06/10/2026

St. Stephen Martyr will be starting a new Catholic Writers Guild. There will be some training in creative writing, as well as feedback on member projects, and encouraging community for those who want to inspire, teach, and encourage through the art of writing. The Guild will meet 3rd Thursdays of the month at 6:30pm. The first meeting will be June 18th and run until November 20th. Please contact [email protected] for more information.

Graduation Blessing Mass: On Saturday, June 13, we will celebrate and honor our high school and college graduates at the...
06/10/2026

Graduation Blessing Mass: On Saturday, June 13, we will celebrate and honor our high school and college graduates at the 5:00pm Mass. Graduates are invited to wear their caps and gowns!

Congratulations to our newest members of the parish council! Heavenly Father, please bless Hugh Dawson, Tom Manos, Sarah...
06/09/2026

Congratulations to our newest members of the parish council!
Heavenly Father, please bless Hugh Dawson, Tom Manos, Sarah McCann, and Margaret Thompson with wisdom, faith, and a spirit of service. May they always seek Your will and work together for the good of our parish community. Amen.

On June 29th, we'll celebrate 29 years of St. Stephen, Martyr! In this Golden Birthday Campaign, an online recurring gif...
06/08/2026

On June 29th, we'll celebrate 29 years of St. Stephen, Martyr!
In this Golden Birthday Campaign, an online recurring gift is one of the simplest ways to make a lasting impact on the future of our parish. Consider signing up for e-giving today! If you're already giving, would you gift the parish family with an increased donation, even $5/week more?

06/05/2026

Jesus is fully present here.

Watch and share this video to prepare for this Sunday’s solemnity, the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.

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1544 Battlefield Boulevard S
Chesapeake, VA
23322

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+17574217416

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