Saint Agnes Catholic Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Fr. William P. Saunders (Pastor)

Founded 1936 (parish); 1966 (current church dedicated)

Denomination Roman Catholic

Service Times Multiple Sunday and weekday Masses — see parish website

Men's Ministry Yes

Kids Ministry Yes

Website saintagnes.org

Pastor Credentials Roman Catholic ordained (Diocese of Arlington); noted Catholic author and columnist

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.

Caution

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Apostolic succession; Fr. Saunders is a senior Arlington priest.

Strong

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Lectionary-based Catholic homilies.

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Active Arlington parish with school.

Caution

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Conservative Arlington diocese.

Caution

Accountability Structure

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

Diocese of Arlington oversight confirmed via site footer. Parish exhibits orthodox Catholic markers (Latin Mass, Eucharistic adoration, pro-life). Red rating stands on Protestant sola-fide grounds; no progressive Catholic drift detected.

Strong

Assessment

St. Agnes Arlington is a historic parish (1936) with attached school, pastored by Fr. William Saunders — a well-known Catholic author and columnist (Arlington Catholic Herald). Conservative Arlington diocese; standard Catholic theological profile with the soteriological red flag vs. sola fide.

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

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