Cathedral of the Sacred Heart — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Very Rev. Anthony E. Marques (Rector); Most Rev. Barry C. Knestout (Bishop of Richmond)

Founded 1903 (construction began); 1906 (consecrated)

Denomination Roman Catholic

Service Times Multiple Sunday and weekday Masses — see cathedral website

Men's Ministry Yes

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.richmondcathedral.org

Pastor Credentials Very Reverend; Rector of Cathedral and Dean of Deanery 6

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)

Orthodox Trinitarian; affirms Apostles/Nicene Creeds, Christ's deity.

Strong

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Scripture + Sacred Tradition + Magisterium co-equal (Dei Verbum).

Caution

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Knights of Columbus and men's ministries standard.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Council of Trent (1547) anathematized justification by faith alone; RC salvation is faith + works + sacraments. Fundamental break with Reformation gospel.

WARNING!

Gender / Biblical Design

Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?

Male-only priests; Marian/saint veneration.

Male-only priesthood per Catholic doctrine.

Caution

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Apostolic succession; Cathedral is the bishop's seat. Very Rev. Marques as Rector.

Strong

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Lectionary-based Catholic homilies.

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Active sacramental and evangelization ministry.

Caution

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Diocese of Richmond historically more moderate than Arlington; Cathedral is a Virginia Historic Landmark and on National Register of Historic Places.

Caution

Accountability Structure

Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?

Website returned 403 this audit (consistent with prior R25 block). Red tier holds for sola-fide departure; Roman Catholic identity uncontested.

Strong

Assessment

Cathedral of the Sacred Heart is the seat of the Diocese of Richmond — a Virginia Historic Landmark consecrated in 1906, financed by the Thomas Fortune Ryan family. Rector Very Rev. Anthony Marques also serves as Dean. Diocese of Richmond is generally considered more moderate theologically than the traditionalist Diocese of Arlington. Nicene orthodoxy and male priesthood preserved; soteriology's sacramental/works framework remains the red-flag divergence from sola fide.

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MOOP Engagement Tracker

How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

✓ Researched church website