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Holy Spirit Catholic Church

8800 Braddock Road, Annandale, VA 22003
WARNING! — Roman Catholic soteriology (not sola fide)
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
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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