Quick Facts
Founded
1904
Denomination
Roman Catholic
Service Times
Multiple Sunday and weekday Masses — see parish website
Men's Ministry
Yes
Kids Ministry
Yes
Pastor Credentials
Oblate of St. Francis de Sales; Roman Catholic ordained
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 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; Salesian order tradition.
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Apostolic succession; staffed by Oblates of St. Francis de Sales (OSFS) religious order.
Strong
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Lectionary-based Catholic homilies in Salesian spiritual tradition.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Active parish with attached school.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Conservative Arlington diocese; Salesian spirituality emphasis.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Confirmed: Oblates of St. Francis de Sales administration, Diocese of Arlington, Salesian motto 'Humility before God, gentleness toward neighbor.' Spanish Mass at 12PM. Red rating (Trent anathematized sola fide) holds per MOOP rubric.
Strong
Assessment
Our Lady of Good Counsel (Vienna, 1904) is administered by the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales under the conservative Diocese of Arlington, currently led by Fr. Matthew Hillyard, OSFS. Salesian spiritual tradition adds a distinctive flavor. Catholic theological profile: Nicene orthodoxy and male priesthood preserved; soteriology's sacramental/works framework remains the red-flag divergence from sola fide.
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Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
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8601 Wolftrap Road SE, Vienna, VA 22182
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