St. Matthew (Diocese of Arlington)

Saint Matthew Catholic Church
Dedication:	Saint Matthew the Apostle
Venerated Saints:	Our Lady
Diocese:	Diocese of Arlington
Deanery:	Deanery 6
Address:	8200 Robert E. Lee Drive, Spotsylvania, VA 22551
Coordinates:	38.2000, -77.5833
City:	Spotsylvania, VA
Subdivision:	Virginia
Country:	United States
County:	Spotsylvania County
Website:	https://www.stmatthewspotsylvania.org/
Founded:	1985
School:	Yes
Email:	office@stmatthewcc.org

Saint Matthew Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Arlington, located in Spotsylvania, Virginia. Dedicated to Saint Matthew the Apostle and Evangelist, the first-century tax collector called by Christ (Matthew 9:9–13) and traditionally regarded as the author of the Gospel of Matthew—the parish serves a growing community in Spotsylvania County.

Established in 1985 to meet the pastoral needs of Catholics in the area, the parish initially celebrated Masses in local facilities before dedicating its current church building.Saint Matthew offers ministries focused on faith formation, family life, and charitable outreach.

The parish community fosters devotion to its patron through celebration of his feast on September 21 and reflection on his Gospel's emphasis on mercy and discipleship.

History

Saint Matthew Parish was established in 1985 by the Diocese of Arlington to serve the expanding Catholic population in Spotsylvania County.

The current church building was dedicated subsequently.

The parish has grown with the region, maintaining programs in catechesis and evangelization.

Special features

• Active religious education and youth ministries
• Charitable outreach supporting local needs

Architecture

The church building reflects late twentieth-century design suited to suburban parish life.

Art and devotional features

Specific details on stained glass windows, statues, sculptures, or other interior artwork are limited in publicly available sources as of December 19, 2025. Devotional elements typically include representations of Saint Matthew the Apostle, often portraying him with a book (his Gospel) or angel (his traditional symbol).

Relics

According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar contains deposited relics, as is customary in dedicated churches. Specific details regarding the saints associated with these relics are not publicly documented in available sources. This follows common practice where first-class relics, often of martyrs, are sealed within the altar.