About Saint Kateri Tekakwitha · Tabb, Virginia
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha is a Roman Catholic parish in Tabb (Yorktown mailing address), Virginia, in the Diocese of Richmond, founded in 1986. It is named for Kateri Tekakwitha (1656–1680), the Mohawk woman known as the first Native American saint. The parish gathers for Sunday Mass at 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM, a Saturday Vigil Mass at 5:30 PM, and weekday noon Mass on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, along with ongoing faith formation, adult enrichment, and outreach to the York County community.
- Established
- 1986
- Patron
- Saint Kateri Tekakwitha (Mohawk saint, 'Lily of the Mohawks')
- Rector
- Rev. Alexander Muddu
- Diocese
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Richmond
Why belong here
St. Kateri Tekakwitha is a welcoming Catholic community in the Tabb/Yorktown area that centers its life on the Eucharist and active formation in faith. The parish offers daily and Sunday Mass, a perpetual-style schedule of Confession and Friday Adoration, opportunities for adults to become Catholic (RCIA/OCIA), youth and adult faith formation, and outreach such as an Emergency Assistance Program. For anyone moving to the Virginia Peninsula or looking for a parish that combines traditional liturgy with formation and service, St. Kateri offers a stable, well-established home in the Diocese of Richmond.
Mass times at Saint Kateri Tekakwitha
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 4:00–4:30 PM (1st and 3rd Saturdays, in the Daily Mass Chapel)
- Every Saturday during Lent and Advent
- By appointment
Adoration times
- First Friday 7:00–8:30 PM (Rosary followed by Adoration)
Becoming Catholic (RCIA / OCIA)
The parish runs an RCIA (now OCIA) program for adults who are interested in becoming Catholic or completing their sacraments of initiation. Information and registration are available through the parish website and office. The parish also supports 'Becoming Catholic' registration through its website for adults inquiring about the Faith.
- RCIA / OCIA program
- Online registration for 'Becoming Catholic'
Faith Formation for All Ages
The parish maintains active faith formation for children, youth, and adults. St. Kateri uses the FORMED Catholic digital platform (described as 'Netflix for Catholics') as a parish-wide resource — parishioners sign up at FORMED.org using the parish zip 23693. Adult enrichment offerings include series such as 'Lectio Eucharist' with Brant Pitre, and the parish uses a variety of curricula across both Adult and Youth Formation classes.
- FORMED parish subscription
- Adult Faith Formation – Lectio Eucharist
- Youth Faith Formation
- Ongoing formation for all ages
Parish Life and Community
The mission statement of St. Kateri Tekakwitha centers on worship, learning, and service: full, active, conscious participation in the Mass that empowers ministry; active and engaging formation programs for all ages; recognizing and serving Christ in individuals according to their needs; and actively pursuing service opportunities to expand the parish's reach and impact. The parish aims to be a welcoming community for the dynamic people of God in the Tabb/Yorktown area.
- Mission rooted in the Eucharist
- Welcoming community focus
- Service and outreach emphasis
- Men's groups and small-group community
Outreach and Emergency Assistance
St. Kateri Tekakwitha maintains an Emergency Assistance Program for parishioners and neighbors in need, listed among the parish's 'Helpful Links.' Online Giving is available for tithing and charitable support. The parish communicates regularly through Flocknote and offers live-streamed Mass and other video content via YouTube for those unable to attend in person.
- Emergency Assistance Program
- Online Giving
- Flocknote parish communications
- YouTube Livestream
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Columbarium
The parish operates an on-site columbarium — the Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Columbarium — at the same 3800 Big Bethel Road address. Listed as active by the Diocese of Richmond, it provides a sacred option for the inurnment of cremated remains on parish grounds.
- Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Columbarium (on-site)
- Active facility, Diocese of Richmond
- Contact via the parish office at 757-766-3800
Clergy, Staff and Diocese Affiliation
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Richmond, Deanery 4, and is identified as parish #637. The current pastor is Rev. Alexander Muddu, and he is assisted by Permanent Deacon Rev. Mr. Phillip P. Wilkinson. The parish office is staffed Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with phone (757) 766-3800 and email [email protected].
- Diocese of Richmond, Deanery 4
- Parish #637, founded 1986
- Pastor: Rev. Alexander Muddu
- Permanent Deacon: Rev. Mr. Phillip P. Wilkinson
- Office: Mon–Thu 9:00–3:00
Visiting Saint Kateri Tekakwitha
Visitors are warmly welcomed. The parish website invites newcomers with 'We are glad you are here!' The campus is located on Big Bethel Road in Tabb, with a Yorktown mailing address and ZIP 23693. Parking is on site, and the parish publishes directions and contact information directly on its homepage.
- 3800 Big Bethel Road, Yorktown (Tabb), VA 23693
- Phone: (757) 766-3800
- Email: [email protected]
- Get Directions via parish website