Quick Facts
Founded
1957
Denomination
Roman Catholic
Service Times
Multiple Sunday and weekday Masses; (757) 497-8330
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.
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 Roman Catholic, Diocese of Richmond, Fr. Malingumu as pastor. Bilingual (English/Spanish) ministry, school, daycare. Red rating for soteriology stands.
Strong
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Lectionary-based Catholic homilies.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Large suburban Virginia Beach parish with school.
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?
Real oversight — Diocese of Richmond.
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Assessment
St. Gregory the Great is Virginia Beach's second-oldest Catholic parish (1957, established when Star of the Sea was the only parish in then-rural Princess Anne County). Large suburban parish with school under Fr. Malingumu. Standard Catholic red-flag on soteriology vs. sola fide.
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2026-05-16
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5345 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
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