Holy Cross Catholic Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Fr. Salvador Añonuevo (Pastor)

Founded 1859

Denomination Roman Catholic

Service Times Multiple Sunday and weekday Masses; (434) 846-5245

Men's Ministry Yes

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.holycrosslynchburg.org

Pastor Credentials Roman Catholic ordained (Diocese of Richmond)

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

Orthodox Trinitarian; affirms Apostles/Nicene Creed.

Strong

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Scripture + Sacred Tradition + Magisterium co-equal.

Caution

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Knights of Columbus active.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Council of Trent anathematized sola fide.

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?

Diocese of Richmond parish confirmed on site. Pastor 'Fr Sal' (Añonuevo) referenced in parish fraud warning. Red rating stands.

Strong

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Lectionary-based Catholic homilies.

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Historic Lynchburg parish (1859) under Fr. Añonuevo. Full sacramental life — seven sacraments offered.

Caution

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Diocese of Richmond oversight.

Caution

Accountability Structure

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

Real oversight — Diocese of Richmond (R30 revalidated).

Strong

Assessment

Holy Cross Lynchburg (1859) is one of Central Virginia's oldest Catholic parishes, pastored by Fr. Salvador Añonuevo under the Diocese of Richmond. Notable given Lynchburg's heavy Protestant/Evangelical population (Liberty University area). Catholic red-flag on soteriology vs. sola fide.

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-16 — Annual review recommended

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