Our History

On June 4, 1915, Father Philip P. Brennan, the first pastor, laid the cornerstone for the chapel. He was succeeded in office by Father Nicholas J. Habets, from 1950 to 1962; Father Francis B. Bambrick, from 1962 to 1971; Father Paul T. Gaughan, from 1971 to 1981; Father Raymond T. McIntyre, from 1981 to 1995; Msgr. William J. Sullivan, from 1995 to 1996; Father James E. Dorson, from 1996 to 2002; Father Kevin J. O’Brien, from 2002 to 2005; and presently Father Esteban DeLeon as our current Pastor.

The parish of Star of the Sea Catholic Church is a family of Christians created in the image of a loving God. He has given us faith and gifts which we nurture by his Word and Eucharist. Sent forth by Christ, we strive to share Him with each other in our daily lives and to spread His message of salvation to all. We welcome all people seeking communion with us. We respond to Christ’s command to teach all people through instruction in the Catholic faith.  With Christ as our cornerstone, we attempt to minister to the body and spirit of our fellow human beings. We pray for God’s help and guidance and that we may love each other as brothers and sisters in the Lord, building up the Kingdom of God.

Our Mission

We at Star of the Sea Catholic Church are committed to witnessing and sharing God’s love and mercy with all persons through worship, faith education and formation, fellowship, and service to others, and we strive to provide a welcoming community of the faithful for all who visit Virginia Beach.

Our Pastoral Leaders & Staff

Fr. Steve
Fr. StevePastor
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Grace Jones
Grace JonesParish Secretary
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Dani Liette
Dani LietteYouth Ministry Coordinator
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Virginia Mollner
Virginia MollnerSocial Ministry Coordinator
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Nancy Liette
Nancy LietteReligious Education Coordinator
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Geri Tarkington
Geri TarkingtonBaptism, Marriage, Funerals, & RCIA
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Rick Valente
Rick ValenteBusiness Manager
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Parish Council

Diane Anderson
Diane Anderson
Jim Billing
Jim Billing
John Fletcher
John Fletcher
Tim Murphy
Tim Murphy
Ruth Damaso Neely
Ruth Damaso Neely
Scott Pitz
Scott Pitz
Kirsten Robinson
Kirsten Robinson

Parish Council Minutes and Documents

Discernment Process
Meeting Minutes
Governing Documents
Called to Serve

Faith

Hope

Love

Love is a fruit in season at all times, and within reach of every hand. It is the greatest gift anyone can give.

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