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'''Saint Matthew Catholic Church''' is a territorial parish in the [[Diocese of Arlington]], located in Spotsylvania, Virginia. Dedicated to [[Matthew | '''Saint Matthew Catholic Church''' is a territorial parish in the [[Diocese of Arlington]], located in Spotsylvania, Virginia. Dedicated to [[Saint Matthew|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. | 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. | 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. | ||