St. William of York Catholic Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Fr. Robert J. DeMartino

Founded 1956

Denomination Roman Catholic (Diocese of Arlington)

Service Times Multiple Mass times (check website)

Men's Ministry Yes

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.swoycc.org

Pastor Credentials Catholic Diocese of Arlington

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)

Affirms Nicene Creed, Trinitarian orthodoxy.

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Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Catholic teaching holds Scripture + Tradition as authoritative.

Caution

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

R44 VALIDATED: Knights of Columbus listed in Ministries navigation.

Strong

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

R44: Roman Catholic soteriology stands — Council of Trent anathematized sola fide. RED validated per MOOP rubric. Orthodox Christology and conservative Arlington diocese context preserved, but fundamental break with Reformation gospel remains.

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. Catholic complementarian tradition.

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Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Male priest, deacons. Strong hierarchical accountability.

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Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Liturgical.

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Only Catholic church in Stafford County. School attached.

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Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Diocese of Arlington is one of the most conservative Catholic dioceses in America. Fr. DeMartino emphasizes reverence, Marian devotion, and authentic Catholic culture.

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Accountability Structure

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

R44: Diocese of Arlington conservative Catholic context maintained.

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Assessment

St. William of York is the only Catholic church in Stafford County, founded in 1956. Fr. Robert DeMartino has led since 2008 and emphasizes reverence at Mass, devotion to Our Blessed Mother, and frequent confession. The Diocese of Arlington is one of the most theologically conservative Catholic dioceses in America. While Catholic soteriology and Scripture+Tradition differ from Protestant sola fide/sola scriptura, this parish is as reverent and orthodox as Catholic gets. Knights of Columbus provide men's formation.

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MOOP Engagement Tracker

How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

✓ Researched church website