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Church of the Incarnation

1465 Incarnation Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901
WARNING! — Roman Catholic soteriology (not sola fide)
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Rev. Msgr. Timothy E. Keeney (Pastor)
Founded 1966
Denomination Roman Catholic
Service Times Multiple Sunday and weekday Masses — see parish website
Men's Ministry Yes
Kids Ministry Yes
Website www.incarnationparish.org
Pastor Credentials Monsignor; 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?
Confirmed Msgr. Timothy Keeney as pastor, Diocese of Richmond. Multicultural parish (English/Spanish/Filipino). Red rating stands for soteriology.
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Lectionary-based Catholic homilies.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Large Charlottesville/UVA-area parish with school.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Diocese of Richmond oversight; serves UVA students and faculty.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Real oversight — Diocese of Richmond.
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Assessment
Church of the Incarnation is the largest Catholic parish serving Charlottesville and UVA, pastored by Msgr. Timothy Keeney. Well-resourced with school. Standard Catholic theological profile; soteriological red-flag vs. sola fide alongside Nicene Trinitarian orthodoxy and male priesthood.
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