A mission-style home in Arlington becomes the headquarters for a global congregation

A historic Spanish-mission style home in North Arlington serves as the U.S. provincial headquarters for the Missionhurst-CICM priests and brothers. The estate, located on 25th Street near Marymount University, has housed the Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary for 80 years.

The congregation, which includes 841 priests and brothers from various nationalities, operates in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North America. About 30 members are currently in active ministry within the United States, serving locations such as St. Ann Church in Arlington, Maryland, Texas, New York City, and North Carolina.

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge and CICM Superior General Father Charles P. celebrated a Mass at St. Ann Church on Oct. 8 to mark the congregation's eight decades of service. Originally built in 1907 by Frank Lyon and known as Lyonhurst, the property was later renamed Missionhurst.