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Saint Bede Catholic Church

3686 Ironbound Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188
WARNING! — Roman Catholic soteriology (not sola fide)
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Rev. David Arellano (Parochial Vicar); pastoral staff per bedeva.org
Founded 1932
Denomination Roman Catholic
Service Times Multiple Sunday and weekday Masses; (757) 229-3631
Men's Ministry Yes
Kids Ministry Yes
Website bedeva.org
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.
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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).
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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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