Quick Facts
Founded
Unknown
Denomination
Roman Catholic (Diocese of Arlington)
Service Times
Multiple Mass times (check website)
Men's Ministry
Yes
Kids Ministry
Yes
Pastor Credentials
Catholic Diocese of Arlington
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Nicene orthodoxy.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Scripture + Tradition.
Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Knights of Columbus, Good Samaritans.
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Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Roman Catholic soteriology — Council of Trent (1547) anathematized justification by faith alone; salvation is faith + works + sacraments (Eucharist, confession, penance, purgatory, indulgences). This is a fundamental break with the Reformation gospel and therefore with the MOOP rubric's sola fide requirement. Orthodox Trinitarian Christology and male-only priests are preserved, but the gospel itself is modified.
WARNING!
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Male-only priesthood.
Male-only priesthood.
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Male clergy with deacons.
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Liturgical.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Youth ministry, adult education, extensive outreach.
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Diocese of Arlington — conservative.
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Confirmed: Roman Catholic parish with Mass schedules, OCIA, sacramental confession, liturgical ministry. Homepage did not re-verify Diocese of Arlington or Fr. Eversole by name (staff page separate), but Catholic identity and sacramental soteriology confirmed. Red rating (Trent anathematized sola fide) holds per MOOP rubric.
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Assessment
St. Matthew Catholic Church serves the Spotsylvania community under Fr. Paul Eversole (pastor since 2010) within the conservative Diocese of Arlington. The parish has a full complement of ministries including Knights of Columbus, youth ministry, adult education, and Good Samaritans outreach. Same Catholic theological caveats apply, but this is a well-run, reverent parish.
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How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:
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Researched church website
Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended
8200 Robert E. Lee Drive, Spotsylvania, VA 22551
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