
Quick Facts
Founded
1932
Denomination
Roman Catholic
Service Times
Multiple Sunday and weekday Masses; (757) 229-3631
Men's Ministry
Yes
Kids Ministry
Yes
Pastor Credentials
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 (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; Diocese of Richmond.
Strong
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Lectionary-based Catholic homilies.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Large Williamsburg parish serving college town and retirees.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Diocese of Richmond oversight.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
R30 WebFetch returned 403 (same as prior audit). Diocese of Richmond per prior record. Red rating stands on Roman Catholic soteriology (not sola fide).
Strong

Assessment
St. Bede Williamsburg (1932) is a large parish serving the William & Mary college town and surrounding historic triangle. Diocese of Richmond oversight. Standard Catholic theological red-flag on soteriology vs. sola fide.
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Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended