Holy Spirit Catholic Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Fr. John O'Donohue (Pastor)

Founded 1965

Denomination Roman Catholic

Service Times Multiple Sunday and weekday Masses — see parish website

Men's Ministry Yes

Kids Ministry Yes

Website holyspiritchurch.us

Pastor Credentials Roman Catholic ordained (Diocese of Arlington)

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 (Dei Verbum).

Caution

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Knights of Columbus active.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Council of Trent (1547) anathematized sola fide; RC salvation is faith + works + sacraments.

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; Diocese of Arlington oversight.

Strong

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Lectionary-based Catholic homilies.

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Large active suburban parish with school.

Caution

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Conservative Arlington diocese; well-resourced parish.

Caution

Accountability Structure

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

R30 validation CONFIRMS: Fr. John O'Donohue pastor, Diocese of Arlington, Roman Catholic parish. Red soteriology rating stands per Trent (1547) rejection of sola fide.

Strong

Assessment

Holy Spirit Annandale is a large suburban parish in the conservative Diocese of Arlington under Fr. John O'Donohue. Standard Catholic theological profile: Nicene/Trinitarian orthodoxy preserved; soteriology's works/sacramental framework remains the red-flag break from Reformation sola fide.

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

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