Our clergy and churches are open to all and fully accepting, regardless of race, gender, or sexual orientation.  We are a true catholic church, offering a diversity of worship geared to the personal needs of our members.

If you love the beauty and poetry of traditional liturgical worship, but feel the need for modern non-exclusive theology, please take the time to investigate the links above.

We are actively seeking to expand our presence in Florida, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, West Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, North and South Carolina, Virginia, Arkansas, Ohio, and The District of Columbia.

If you feel the call to become clergy, we can offer on line spiritual formation through the Sophia Divinity School, the largest independent catholic seminary in the United States.

If you are active or retired clergy and searching for new spiritual direction, please contact us. If you are a lay person interested in the formation of a church or prayer group in your area, we would love to hear from you.

If you are not in one of the states listed above, please still feel free to contact us in Richmond, or you may direct your questions to one of our many member churches.

Let us help you plan your ceremony! 

Gentle Shepherd is an independent catholic church, fully sacramental and with apostolic succession!

We believe that two people who wish to express their love for each other in a marriage or other commitment ceremony should have that right without judgment on our part, or anyone else’s part.  

There is no room in our theology for restrictions due to divorce or interdenominational questions. 

You do not have to be a member of our church, or any church to
be joined with your loved one!

We can also perform wedding ceremonies in French, German, or Dutch. Please
email us for further information.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions of comments you may have!

Catholic Traditional Ceremony
(with or without communion)

Custom Religious Service
(tailored to meet the needs of any denomination)

Civil Ceremony
(non religious)

Commitment Ceremony

Holy Unions

Renewal of Vows

We can also come to you. We are authorized to 

perform marriage ceremonies throughout the 

state of Virginia.

Our fully authorized clergy and staff can help you plan your 

event from flowers to catering to music.

Friendly – Compassionate – Understanding – Completely Accepting

Interested in a Holy Union, Marriage, or other type of Commitment Ceremony?

Please complete the form below to the best
of your ability and we will contact you! 

We are a fully functional and fully sacramental catholic church,
not affiliated with the church of Rome,
with a special ministry to all those who
have been oppressed, forgotten, overlooked,
or spurned by their prior religious affiliation.

You don’t have to be a member
of our church, or any church. if you are in need of spiritual
advice or counseling, or require the presence of a priest for
any of the following, please feel free to contact us.

Baptism
Confession
Marriage, Holy Union, or Commitment Ceremonies
Renewal of Vows
House Blessings
Memorial Services & Burials
Anointing of the Sick or Dying
Quinceañera

 

Date	Day	Presiding
Sunday, February 15, 2009	Sunday Mass	FatherTom David
Sunday, February 22, 2009	Sunday Mass/Potluck	FatherTom David
Wednesday, February 25, 2009	Ash Wednesday Mass	FatherTom David
Sunday, March 01, 2009	Sunday Mass	Father Rick
Wednesday, March 04, 2009	Lenten Supper	Father Tom Michael
Sunday, March 08, 2009	Sunday Mass	FatherTom David
Wednesday, March 11, 2009	Lenten Supper	FatherTom David
Sunday, March 15, 2009	Sunday Mass	Father Tom Michael
Wednesday, March 18, 2009	Lenten Supper	Father Tom Michael
Sunday, March 22, 2009	Sunday Mass	FatherTom David
Wednesday, March 25, 2009	Lenten Supper	FatherTom David
Sunday, March 29, 2009	Sunday Mass/Potluck	FatherTom David
Wednesday, April 01, 2009	Lenten Supper	Father Tom Michael
Sunday, April 05, 2009	Sunday Mass	Father Tom Michael
Wednesday, April 08, 2009	Lenten Supper	FatherTom David
Friday, April 10, 2009	Service of Good Friday	FatherTom David
Sunday, April 12, 2009	Easter Sunday	FatherTom David