St. Peter Catholic Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Fr. Beres (Pastor)

Founded Historic rural Rappahannock County parish

Denomination Roman Catholic

Service Times Sunday and weekday Masses — see parish website; (540) 675-3432

Men's Ministry Yes

Kids Ministry No

Website stpeterparishva.org

Pastor Credentials Roman Catholic ordained (Diocese of Arlington)

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 likely.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Council of Trent anathematized sola fide. Red validated R29.

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?

Fr. Beres confirmed as pastor (pastorsaintpeter@gmail.com); Diocese of Arlington logo displayed on site.

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Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Lectionary-based Catholic homilies; Latin Mass option offered (9:45 AM).

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Rural Rappahannock County parish; Project Rachel & Gabriel Project (pro-life ministries).

Caution

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Conservative Arlington diocese; no affirming language on site.

Caution

Accountability Structure

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

Real oversight — Diocese of Arlington confirmed.

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Assessment

St. Peter 'Little Washington' serves rural Rappahannock County under the conservative Diocese of Arlington. Small-town parish with the standard Catholic theological profile: Nicene orthodoxy and male priesthood preserved; soteriological red-flag vs. sola fide.

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

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